Can different types of canaries breed?

[Avianary]

If something like a red factor breed with a yellow canary will the young be fertile? just curious.

 

[wyrinth]

Yes, but their color won't be pretty. All the canary types are the same species. Like all dogs can breed, all the canaries can too. Dog mixed breeds are called mutts (and sometimes 'designer breeds') and mixed breed canaries are called kitchen canaries.

Occasionally, you'll come across canary mules. These are canaries crossed with similar species (like Siskin, gray singers, etc) that usually produce infertile offspring , but the males are prized for their singing.

 

[Avianary]

Would It look something like an apricot canary?

 

[wyrinth]

From what I understand apricot canaries are non intensive ("frosted") red-orange birds. I don't think they are called that anymore. I guess some of the offspring would have a chance at looking like apricot. Or you can get a non intensive red factor and don't give canthaxanthin. Just carrots and other beta carotene rich foods during the molt.

 

[wyrinth]

There are some pictures of non color fed reds on this page
Dunedin Bird Club Website

 

[Avianary]

Okay thanks.