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The FifeLife - Australian Canary Hobby
Приєднався 13 січ 2024
Welcome to this Australian Channel dedicated to the hobby of keeping and breeding Canaries, the Fife Canary.
No matter your Canary of choice, be it the Border, Norwich, Gloster, Yorkshire, New Colour, Red Factors, or Song Birds. I have kept many different types Canaries, as has my family, dating right back to their origins in Coal Mining. And if there's one thing that I know, ALL Canaries thrive on good husbandry, good diet, good enrichment, and us as bird keepers receiving good information.
This is a channel specifically designed for the Australian audience to help beginners and those curious about getting started, and perhaps people who have never considered the Canary hobby who have just stumbled across this channel. My greatest fear is that the hobby is dying. It's time to ensure that doesn't happen!
*To the "Experts" this may not be for you, or just maybe it is? If so, hopefully, it inspires you and others to do one better.
So WELCOME everyone!
Mike @ The FifeLife
No matter your Canary of choice, be it the Border, Norwich, Gloster, Yorkshire, New Colour, Red Factors, or Song Birds. I have kept many different types Canaries, as has my family, dating right back to their origins in Coal Mining. And if there's one thing that I know, ALL Canaries thrive on good husbandry, good diet, good enrichment, and us as bird keepers receiving good information.
This is a channel specifically designed for the Australian audience to help beginners and those curious about getting started, and perhaps people who have never considered the Canary hobby who have just stumbled across this channel. My greatest fear is that the hobby is dying. It's time to ensure that doesn't happen!
*To the "Experts" this may not be for you, or just maybe it is? If so, hopefully, it inspires you and others to do one better.
So WELCOME everyone!
Mike @ The FifeLife
The FifeLife - Journal #14 "Breeding Season Review"
That's it we're done and dusted (almost!) for the 2024 breeding season.
How did we go?
I think we done good... well better than good!
If you liked this episode please LIKE / SHARE / SUBSCRIBE
Cheers, Mike
How did we go?
I think we done good... well better than good!
If you liked this episode please LIKE / SHARE / SUBSCRIBE
Cheers, Mike
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The FifeLife Jounal #13 - "New Life @ The FifeLife"
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In the latest episode of The FifeLife we welcome new life into the shed and catch-up on the "thrills and spills" that were thrown my way early on. I talk openly about my fear of failure, the importance of good mentors, and an update on where things are at in the 1st round. Plus there's the usual bits and pieces... oh, and new section "Handy Little Hints" If you enjoyed this episode please feel ...
The FifeLife - Just a little "check - in" It's all happening!
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Remember how I spoke about lighting in a previous episode, well here's a little reminder why it's so important! The FifeLife shed is currently sitting at 13.5 hours of light and today our first chicks have hatched for the season. It's looking very positive for the first round, but that doesn't mean the breeding season hasn't been without its challenges. I'll discuss this more in the review of t...
The FifeLife - Journal #12 "Breeding Season is OPEN!!!"
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Yep... It's finally here! In this latest episode we officially launch the 2024 breeding season with the Fife's and talk bits and pieces about the final steps to do so. In addition to this there's a need to say THANKYOU to some familiar names and people. We are wishing EVERYONE in Australia a successful breeding season, best of luck to you all. And wish me luck... PLEASE! If you liked this episo...
The FifeLife - Just an update... Not an Episode1
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Just a quick update showing the shuffling of birds and how the cage configuration changes in the lead up to the breeding season. Oh.... and the SOUND!!! Listen to it!!! If you enjoy this channel please LIKE / SHARE / SUBSCRIBE And please consider joining the Australian Fife Club of NSW Mike @ #The FifeLIfe
The FifeLife - Journal #11 Let's look into "Lighting"
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"Im BACK!" After a hiatus and break from being in front of the camera The FifeLife is back and in this episode I am talking about the lighting in the shed. Light cycles play an important role within the hobby of Canary keeping especially for breeding. Like everything else I keep it pretty simple, but there's a few tips which will hopefully help newbies understand more about this topic. Enjoy......
The FifeLife Journal #10 - The latest episode "What's in the box?"
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The channel has finally made is to double digits... This episode showcases the lovely gifts we received from the man himself Matt Eld@TheCanaryRoomand a quick snapshot of the start of the Fife Show Season. The channel will be back in a few months time with "pre & post" breeding season updates covering tips that will hopefully help newbies with their Australian breeding season., and then a compr...
The FifeLife - Australian Canary Hobby "Show Cages"
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But... "Mike you don't currently show your canaries?" YES, that's correct. But what show cages can be used in a variety of other ways within our hobby, and this is something I am wanting to show and discuss! If you are into breeding any variety of "type" canaries these are a MUST for your bird rooms/sheds, and that's because the birds need the opportunity to "shine" So please consider getting s...
The FifeLife - Journal #8 "Having a sense of order"
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In the latest episode of The FifeLife I discuss the importance of having an organised birdroom/shed with regards to the flow and placement of birds within my set-up. There's also some exciting stuff happening... oh, and few new arrivals! If you enjoyed the episode and this channel PLEASE "Like - Share - Subscribe" Cheers Mike @ The FifeLife
The FifeLife - Journal #7 "Record Keeping"
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In this episode of The FifeLife I discuss an important part of the hobby which is record keeping and cataloguing our birds. There's many ways to do it and everyone has there own way, here's some options... If you enjoyed the episode "LIKE - SHARE & SUBSCRIBE" Mike @ The FifeLife
The FifeLife - Episode #6 in the NEW 2.0 format "Soft/Egg Food"
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In the latest episode of the FifeLife journals I discuss the role Egg Food plays in shed with regards to being a rich source of protein and other important nutrients. I share my recipe and tips, and I talk about the schedule with which I feed it to the birds throughout the different phases of the year. There's some additions to the format including "Fife's in Focus" which showcases some of the ...
The FifeLife - Journal/Episode #5 "Fresh Foods for the Fife's"
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And the latest topic is "Fresh Foods" in particular the power packed leafy greens I feed the Fife's. Whilst birds can survive on just eating seed, we really should be going beyond survive and aim for thrive. There's some popular staples of the hobby like Broccoli 🥦 and Spinach 🌱 but there's also some little gold nuggets of goodness that truly offer a greater level of nutrients. I discuss these ...
The FifeLife - Journal #4 "Bird Seed" what do I feed...
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In this latest journal I talk about my seed mix and what works for me, as with everything... I keep it simple! A BIG thankyou to everyone for all your support and lovely messages between episodes, and if you like the channel you know what to do... Hit "LIKE" - "SHARE" - "SUBSCRIBE" Cheers Mike @ The FifeLife
The FifeLife - Journal #3 it's all about "WATER"
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In this episode of The FifeLife journals I run through one of the basics of keeping any animal... their WATER - along with how you can go one better. Fresh water daily is a must in my book, if we can't get that right then many other facets of the hobby are probably missing too. I discuss the effective products I use and have found very beneficial in maintaining a healthy stud of birds. If you e...
The FifeLife Journal 2 "My Shed & Set-Up"
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Welcome to latest episode @ The FifeLife journals. In this instalment I take you for a detailed look through the shed and set-up and talk about how get started on a budget. I discuss the importance of a safe place, and why housing your birds must consider protection from the elements, predators, and other such factors. I hope you enjoy and remember to "Like" - "Share" - "Subscribe" A happy Fife...
The FifeLife - Journal #1 "Introducing the birds and a day in life"
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The FifeLife - Journal #1 "Introducing the birds and a day in life"
The FifeLife - Australian Canary Hobby Intro
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The FifeLife - Australian Canary Hobby Intro
Oh my god pal only getting a chance to view this now that’s unbelievable amount of chicks like olive branch said good luck sorting them out 😂 your going to need a bigger shed is all I’ll say or get an extension on that one. Well done seriously I didn’t even get half the numbers you did with similar pairs 👏👏👏 I’ll need a list with pictures of supplements you use 😂 oh and maybe some of your weather Ireland’s is a joke pal no mess 😅 great video by the way can’t wait for the next 👍
It has been a phenomenal first season switching over to Fife's mate, I'm absolutely thrilled with the results but totally and utterly wrecked and fatigued!
Hey Congratulations on a great season, as usual always wonderful to view and tons of knowledge imparted .
Thanks for stopping by and posting kind words of encouragement.
Excellent journal Mike, 71 is a great amount of young! That will be fun to sort out the keepers for next season :) Sounds like 2025 going to be an exciting year for you, hope it goes well, can't wait to see the next episode :)
The deep clean is going to be fun mate! hahaha But honestly it's been a fabulous restart and new beginning with the Fife's mate, I hope you have the same success with these awesome little birds!