Gloster Canaries
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- Canary Breeding
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Gloster Canaries were bred to be small, short and stubby -- no longer than 4 3/4 inches, and come in many color variations including:
- green
- yellow
- cinnamon
- Please visit the Casa Canary webste for photos and description.
They are often confused with Crested Canaries. - although one noted difference is that crested canaries are larger than glosters and not as commonly available. Although some Gloster canaries do sport cute "Beatles Haircuts" also referred to as "crests," the "crested canary" was recognized as a separate breed in 1925. Any crested Gloster is referred to as a Corona and those without crests (plainheads) are known as Consorts.
Although a Type Canary (bred for their shape and conformation --and not bred for singing) --the Gloster is known to have a beautiful song. Their ability to sing and cute-looking crest has caused them to become very popular in aviculture and the pet trade.
- Please visit the Casa Canary Nursery for Photos of young chicks growing up
Breeders - Please Note: The gene that causes the crested mutation is dominant, but a double dose is lethal. When one gene is inherited, the bird is crested. If two genes are inherited, then the bird's skull is deformed and the chick usually dies in shell. From the results below it can be seen that you will not get any more live crested chicks by breeding crestedt to crested, therefore this is not recommended (please refer to below). If you choose to breed your crested Gloster Canary, pair him or her up with a plainheaded Gloster Canary (Consort).
Possible Pairings:
- Plainhead × Plainhead will produce 100% Plainhead young.
- Plainhead × Crested will produce 50% Plainhead and 50% Crested young.
- Crested × Crested will produce 25% Plainhead, 50% Crested, and 25% dead, NOT RECOMMENDED!
If you are considering one of these beautiful canaries, please visit the following websites for information:
- Procuring your Bird
- Breeders:
- Miami, FL: Freddy Pineda, Miami, FL - Casa Canary - http://www.casacanary.com
- Do you breed this species and would like to be listed? If so please e-mail for information. - Please note: A small annual listing fee for non-contributors to the Beauty of Birds applies. Listing is subject to maintaining high ethical breeding and business standards.
- NOTE: Aviculturists and breeders of Protected Species that take part in the preservation and conservation of critically endangered birds are encouraged to list their group information at no cost to them. Please e-mail me the information.
- Housing Your Bird
- The Three Key Elements to Your Bird's Health & Happiness
- Bird Nutrition
Relevant Web Resources: Singing Wings Aviary.com ... The House of Crests .... Robert Larochelle ... Jan's Canaries ... North of England Gloster Canary Club ... The National Gloster Club ... De Bruin's Gloster Site ... Victorian Canary Society [V.C.S.]: Gloster Fancy Standard
If you would like to add to or correct any of the above information, or would like to share with web visitors your own experiences, please e-mail the webmaster.
Photo contributions are welcome!
