addicted 16 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi all Was looking to get some conarys for my BBQ area Nice in the summertime if we ever get one Can any one tell me what the best ones are for whistleing Border pure etc thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,964 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Goldfinch mules, timbrados, wateralagers. There's loads of different types for singing but all cock canaries will belt out a tune (apart from rollers which are quite quiet) so try some cheap fifes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
addicted 16 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Just the info I need Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fatasafool 216 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Goldfinch mules, timbrados, wateralagers. There's loads of different types for singing but all cock canaries will belt out a tune (apart from rollers which are quite quiet) so try some cheap fifes. rollers quiet ??? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,964 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,964 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Goldfinch mules, timbrados, wateralagers. There's loads of different types for singing but all cock canaries will belt out a tune (apart from rollers which are quite quiet) so try some cheap fifes. rollers quiet ??? Maybe quiet was the wrong word but they certainly aren't the loudest, how can they be with their mouth shut? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 207 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 got fifes here an razas and english ,, when on phone to gnip last year he couldnt belive , the tune belted out by one of my fifes,,,,,, the razas cant be heard above the fifes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 How can they be with their mouth shut? That's mental! Why do they do that? I've never seen, or heard of, that before. Are they taking the piss? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 5,964 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 How can they be with their mouth shut? That's mental! Why do they do that? I've never seen, or heard of, that before. Are they taking the piss? If you watch a roller sing it doesn't/shouldn't open its beak, kind of like us humming I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 If you watch a roller sing it doesn't/shouldn't open its beak, kind of like us humming I suppose. Crazy! " Roller "? Maybe that name stems from people trying to say " Ray Alan ", without moving their lips? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Wilkes 2,915 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 For me it has to be a good quality fife..cant beat em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SALTIRE 14 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 have a soft spot for rollers not the loudest but certainly not quiet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
francolin 449 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Goldfinch mules, timbrados, wateralagers. There's loads of different types for singing but all cock canaries will belt out a tune (apart from rollers which are quite quiet) so try some cheap fifes. rollers quiet ??? gnipper you are correct some parts of rollers song appear quiet ,when i kept them some would sing soft only heard when in the shed with them,singing with closed mouth and from the throat,a ROLLING song ,not open mouthed and broken like other types,it takes a experienced ear to know a good roller from bad,thats why i parted company with mine at the time they were too good stock for pets,more for singing comps wish i kept a few,as a pet singer cant beat fifes busy little birds and cheap to buy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhondda boy 34 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 i used to keep Canaries and the one of the best singer is a German schoolmaster or linnet mules Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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