How long do canaries live in captivity




















Unlike larger bird species, they don't usually do well with being handled, although there may be the occasional exception. Canaries are charming birds, and many enjoy watching and interacting with their owners from the comfort of a large flight cage. These birds can be very territorial, so use caution if keeping more than one canary per cage, as dominant behavior can be hard to control and can lead to an unfortunate situation for the more submissive bird.

If you decide that a Canary is the right bird for you, make sure to buy the largest cage possible for your new pet. Canaries must be allowed to fly to maintain their health and happiness, and a large flight cage provides the space and security that they need.

Never clip a Canary's wings! When choosing which cage, remember that a long cage is better than a tall narrow one. In fact, height in not that important; length is best to allow more natural flight.

Wire cages are best, as wood and bamboo cages are too difficult to keep clean. The temperature near the cage should be kept at room temperature. Canaries are pretty hardy, so will be comfortable if you are comfortable. However, keep the cage away from drafts, air conditioners and windows that receive direct sunlight, as temperature extremes can be harmful to your bird. Keeping them up late with artificial light is not healthy for them. Choose perches that are smooth, but slightly irregular, so it is more comfortable for your bird and easier to grip.

Food and water dishes should be put in the cage with sufficient supplies and refills. Do canaries need toys: It is a good idea to provide enough toys for the birds to play with so they can have proper enrichment and a happy temperament.

A male and female canary can be housed together, but two canaries of the same sex should not be kept in the same cage as they are rather territorial and may become aggressive towards each other, leading to one or both them being stressed out. Canaries, by and large, are social birds with a proven track record of having a soothing personality in captivity.

They are shy and do not like being handled too much but are charismatic little birds who love to entertain, mostly from a distance. In the wild, canaries feed on seeds of figs, grasses, weed, as well as small insects.

In captivity, you can give it a good-quality seed mix every day. You may also choose pellets, but they are not particularly liked by canaries. Fruits and leafy vegetables can also be offered daily; oranges, canned corn, green peppers, cooked broccoli, raw dandelions, peaches, pears, cucumbers, strawberries are all healthy and safe choices.

Can canaries eat bread: It can be given from time to time, but not regularly, as eating too much bread will make the bird fat. Hand-feeding newly hatched chicks can be a good idea, especially for the one that hatched last as it may get neglected by the parents who may be busy with the chicks hatched earlier. This exercise can also help your bird to grow closer to you as it gets older. Training from a young age is more likely to yield desired results so make sure you are getting as young a canary as possible.

When you need to handle it, do so by placing your palm on the back of your bird and wrapping the index finger and the thumb on either side of its head. Canaries usually do not need any training as far as singing goes as they are natural singers, and do so in the wild to assert their dominance over a territory.

Once your bird is comfortable with its captive environment, it will start to sing. UVA and UVB is necessary to prevent calcium and vitamin D3 deficiencies, which can cause a tremendous amount of health problems. As well, depriving your canary of UV light will make them colour blind.

It has also been suggested that UVA light is beneficial in reducing or eliminating abnormal behaviour, such as feather damaging disorders, and phobias among just a few. For more information ask a pet counsellor for a copy of the Ultraviolet Lighting for Birds and Reptiles tip sheet.

Perches — Birds were not meant to stand on the same diameter of a tree branch or perch. Your canary must have a variety of perch sizes to allow his feet proper exercise. Sandpaper perch covers should be used on only one out of three perches. These covers will help to keep nails trim and are fun to pick at. Your canary will need not only the perching that comes with your cage, but also branches, which will provide him with an uneven surface. These may be purchased or you may collect the following branches from outdoors provided they have not been sprayed: fruit trees, willow, poplar, elderberry and maple.

If you do use natural branches, they will need to be replaced frequently. Their feet need to encircle the perch comfortably. Staple Diet — Fresh canary seed mix should always be available. Blow them off into the garbage, stir, and top up as needed. Clean his dishes and refill them daily. Since canaries are mainly seed eaters and not insect eaters, their protein is found in canary grass and rapeseed both found in his canary mix ; however, his diet should be supplemented with protein egg food. Remove the cup after an hour or so.

Daily Salad — A healthy mix of vegetables, shredded into pick-up-and-fly pieces should be offered daily and removed within an hour or two. Fruits should be considered a treat and offered minimally. Your canary will benefit by offering him daily a cooled, mashed-up boiled egg in a separate cup.

Every bird has different tastes. While some canaries may love shredded carrots, others may prefer romaine lettuce. Keep trying, and give him variety. A good example of why vitamins must be added is the lack of vitamin A in their diet. This fat-soluble vitamin is virtually non-existent in seed, so you must offer other sources of it. While egg yolk and fresh greens are rich in vitamin A, your canary may not accept these foods, or eat enough of them. To make sure your canary is getting the vitamins his body requires, we recommend the addition of a high-quality powdered vitamin.

This may be administered on top of his salad or sprinkled on his millet. A liquid vitamin may be used instead of the powdered if your canary snubs the vitaminized foods you are offering.

Cuttlebone — Cuttlebone is a convenient way to supply your canary with calcium, phosphorus and other minerals necessary to keep him in optimum health.



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