Canaries shouldn’t live in small, enclosed spaces, preferring as much freedom as possible. The canary will benefit from more enrichment, exercise, and exploration if you can get a large cage. […]

Canaries are clean birds that preen themselves regularly. Nonetheless, they’re still birds; all pet birds drop food, lose feathers, produce feather dust, poop multiple times a day, bathe in their […]

Canaries aren’t social animals, so they didn’t evolve the same range of methods for expressing themselves. The bulk of their communication is limited to their complex songs. With these limitations, […]

It’s rare for wild birds to become fat, but more common in pet birds. After all, pet birds have a steady supply of food, no reason to exercise, and don’t […]

Canaries aren’t the most playful birds and don’t require complex toys to stay entertained. However, that doesn’t mean their enrichment needs can be ignored. Canaries can be entertained with lattice […]

Once the hen has laid a clutch of eggs, you’ll need to check if the eggs have been fertilized. For new breeders, differentiating between fertilized and unfertilized eggs can be […]

Despite being prolific songbirds, there are times when canaries can’t or refuse to sing. It’s possible that they’re unwell, depressed, or scared of something. They could be a female (and […]

Canaries don’t need nesting material; they’re happy to stand on their perches and sleep while sitting down. They need a cozy, safe place to lay their eggs if you intend […]

Some bird species have a reputation for being difficult to tame. They can be clingy and destructive, which many owners don’t consider before getting a pet bird. However, canaries are […]