Hello I'm Gordon Strachan
Welcome to my Birdshed
Standing outside my birdshed
I've kept birds for over 50 years and would like to pass on what I've learned in the hope that you will get as much enjoyment from the Border Fancy Canary hobby as I have and still do.
I started keeping birds in 1949 as a teenager after I won a canary at a fur and feather show. It was a beautiful buff hen. I bought a yellow cock from the local barber, then got a pair of canaries for my christmas and it's been a big part of my life ever since. I've learned a lot over the years and would like to share my knowledge and enthusiam.
I've been a local champion many times and a BFCC panel judge since 1967. I've judged as far south as Galashiels, the biggest Border Canary show in Scotland and as far north as Orkney. I also helped to set up the local Spey Valley Cage Bird Society in 1975.
Inside my birdshed
I enjoy the challenge of trying to breed a quality bird, something of beauty and grace. It's a really interesting hobby, although a lot of work. I enjoy meeting up with other bird fanciers, learning new tips, passing on ideas and just the general chat.
I hope you enjoy looking at my website and learn something useful from it.
Yours in the Fancy,
Gordon Strachan