Variety of Colours Available
Fifes are available in both buff and yellow feather types with a far greater depth of colour than almost all other varieties. Good quality clear, greens, cinnamons, whites, blues, fawns and variegated birds with different colours are available.

Feather Quality
Other Breeds have lost out in feather quality by introducing different varieties into the existing blood. The Fife’s feather quality is superb in the top exhibits and is an important part of the exhibition Fife. This is probably due to top breeders always pairing Yellow to Buffs.

Good Breeders
Although not quite as prolific as they were 20 years ago, today’s Fifes remain good breeders and the adults are usually very good parents. Many varieties such as the Norwich and Border now appear to be sluggish rearers whereas 20 pairs of Fifes rear up to 100 youngsters with very little trouble. They also produce young whether in the warm Mediterranean countries or the very remote Highlands of Scotland.

Inexpensive to Buy
Bird fanciers spend a relative fortune on some foreign birds, which also need expensive heating equipment. Others spend vast sums on a British hybrid that cannot breed. Even some varieties of canary, particularly the Border these days, can be expensive, but top class Fifes are still available at very reasonable prices. Do not be tempted to buy cheap birds but go to a top breeder who will sell you quality youngsters at a fair price.