The Canary Room Season 5 Episode 5 - A Visit to Peter Harrison and his Zebra Finches
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A special extended episode to visit the stud of the most successful Zebra finch fancier of all time, Peter Harrison. Peter talks through his birds giving advice on what to look for in an exhibition Zebra finch
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Another interesting episode! 👍We also have the British type of exhibition zebra finches here in the Netherlands. However, the standard has been adjusted here because the posture of these zebra finches started to get out of hand. Much too heavy in the chest, beaks too short, a belly that was too thick and feathers too long so that the zebra finches got 'slit eyes', for example. During exhibitions, some zebra finches slumped on their perches because they were too heavy. In addition, the breeding results kept getting worse. Moreover, the condition of these birds is not good and they can barely fly normally. That is why a stricter standard has been included in the Netherlands so that the characteristics are more in proportion and the condition of the birds improves. For example, the beak should not be too short and the eyes should be fully visible. The chest should be a smooth line towards the belly and the feathers should be tight together. More of an intermediate form between the British type and the 'normal' type zebra finch. It is very personal what someone likes about a bird, but health and well-being of the bird should always be number 1. Personally, I prefer the small 'normal' zebra finch. Why do you guys there in Great Britain always have such a preference for large long feathered type birds? 😉
@edwindsouza6795
4 ай бұрын
What does one do to get that size ? I have got dutch line zebras, just curious.
I want to thank you for bringing this breeder and his knowledge to us. I hope to hear more from him in the future, particularly more on how he chooses what to breed and why, how he envisions the pairings according to the genetics he knows and how they will display - based on his experience.
@TheCanaryRoom
5 ай бұрын
I’ll be there again soon!
I have some english zebras, didnt realize how good my birds are utill this video, thank you.
This man is a true champion.
Outstanding birds ,can but dream of reaching such a hight standard, well done Peter
Gorgeous birds, and no need to apologize for the condition of the birds, life happens, and they look outstanding. Thank you so much for sharing, and taking the time!
They are incredibly beautiful; thank you🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥🐥
Excellent as usual, i have always admired Pete’s bird’s.
Very enjoyable video matt,, zebra finches are a stunning little bird with some very attractive colours,,, as again very enjoyable,, cheers 🇮🇪
Great episode. Always nice to see how much everyone you visit enjoys the hobby.
Always great to see another section of the hobby. It gives one a chance to compare the aspects of the various species. Awesome episode. Loved it thanks
Brilliant video Matt, and many thanks to Pete for kindly sharing his views and experience with us.
Wonderful eposide Matt. Really enjoyed it mate. Hopefully you resisted the mega temptation of bringing some new little additions to the birdroom. 😅😅😅
@TheCanaryRoom
2 жыл бұрын
Only just!
Another excellent show, really enjoyed, well worth the wait- learnt a lot. thank you
An absolute joy to watch.
@TheCanaryRoom
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it 👍
Wow what a great video those Zebra finches are something else. Very enjoyable to watch. Will be nice to see what he breeds this season and to see part 2.
Good video! A lot of beautiful birds! 👍👍👍👍
Excellent stuff, Really Enjoyed that , Now That's Dedication, great interview.
Stunning zeb's !
Something to watch when home from the birdshow
Wow, the silver zebras are so lovely. Not sure what the show type is but so beautiful these birds are.
Birds looking great Chris, good job 👏 👍
Amazing video!
Niche to see zebrafinches in Engeland, thanks for the video Math
I has these birds. They are easy to keep and they had babies all year around as long as environment is suitable.
Wonderful Stuff.....Los Angeles here.
I Live in Australia where zebra finches fly wild.
Great interview 👍
Great job Peter
Doing well mate 👌
I can’t wait!!!
Wow great work
Amazing
Wonderful ❤
Pt2 breeding and feeding. Great stuff.
fantastic
Nice i love canarys birds
Fantastic episode. Would love to see his breeding cage setup. Size, nest box type etc
Nice
Verry nic setep
very interrested film
Zebra finches are not my cup of tea , but what an amazing setup and the birds aren’t bad either
Very good Nice
💝
Mas videos de zebra finch 🙌
One more subscribed 🔔.
please more episodes of breeders of zebra finch
Many Americans may not see the unique humor in Z F S. (Edifice) They see it as Zee Eff Ess ... right over their heads. LOL!
It hurts my heart to see them like this
Have you got any yellow beet zebra finches or penguin
A newborn giant panda is about the size of a stick of butter.
Wow ❤️🥰🌥️🕊️🇵🇭
Lolz yall need some Florida Fancies🤣
Hi matt thanks for these amazing videos I have question Why do my canary(the male) pluck their babies feathers? Babys are 15 days old
@sinto1987.
2 жыл бұрын
Remove the male!
i wish i can get this kind of stock here in philippines our zebs here are in the small size
I keep zebra finches too and pied ones are my absolute favorites 😭😭 I wonder why he doesn’t keep that variant 🤔
@peterharrison9015
Жыл бұрын
Pieds are extremely difficult to breed the correct colour pattern, particularly to get two identical ones in a show pair .The random nature of the variegation is too much of a lottery for me personally. I do love to see them all the same.
@Dolfin93
Жыл бұрын
@@peterharrison9015nice! I’m glad you love them too and I love seeing where the spots will land lol
Hello
Thats cruel how small those cages are
@TheCanaryRoom
8 ай бұрын
Hi Scott, thanks for your comment. The cages in question have considerable depth front to back and are used for breeding purposes, the birds are housed in flights and aviaries outside of the breeding season. It’s also worth remembering that the exhibition zebra finch is very different from the normal wild type bird
That's is very informative video. I would like to share clips on my channel..
@peterharrison9015
Жыл бұрын
I personally would like that but you would need to ask the owner of the film.....Matt Eld.
Fat and cute all the bird
Do they get out of the cages for environmental stimulation? The cages are nice and clean, but there’s nothing for them to do.
@TheCanaryRoom
Жыл бұрын
Yes, they’re in flights outside of breeding
@neosapienz7885
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCanaryRoom thank you
What I’d really like to know is…… what do breeders do with sooo many birds??? Where do the thousands of birds bred every year by hundreds of breeders all over the UK end up at? I mean… they don’t keep them all and the ones they DO keep are in the hundreds as it is😮😮😮😮
@TheCanaryRoom
Жыл бұрын
Most of the top breeders have waiting lists for their stock, there’s a buoyant pet trade still too
@shirochachadorian
Жыл бұрын
@@TheCanaryRoom 😮😮😮😵💫😅😅
Sad to see the exhibition type these days. Far too big and bulky. Beak is so wrong. Last thirty years they look like they’re on steroids. Just look at how beautiful the wild type is.
Вчера звонили родственники из Украины. Троюродного брата вчера убило осколком мины. Это пиздец! Карлик должен уйти
@mefford67
2 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry…🥹
Really cruel keeping them in such small cages
Poor birds. Miserable life. Be ashamed of.