Aggression isn’t a conscious decision canaries make but a response to things beyond their control, such as factors that scare and threaten them, past trauma, or illness/disease. Canaries rarely bite, […]
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Is It Normal for Canaries To Eat Their Own Poop? [Coprophagia]
You may be familiar with coprophagy in mammals like rabbits but not canaries. After all, canaries don’t produce cecotropes, so eating their poop seems unsanitary and unhealthy. Canaries only eat […]
Why Is My Canary Shivering? [5 Reasons Canaries Shake]
If you find your canary shivering, you may be alarmed that it’s sick or convulsing. However, shivering can have benign reasons, so canaries shiver or shake as they preen and […]
Do Canaries Smell Bad? [What Does A Canary Bird Smell Like?]
A healthy canary should produce little-to-no odor. Unless you press your nose close to a canary, you may not detect any scent, which is true of most birds. According to […]
When Do Baby Canaries Open Their Eyes?
Baby canaries hatch without feathers and with their eyes closed. This is completely natural and doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your hatchling’s eyes. After a week (or two, at […]
What To Do If A Canary Is Choking (in 7 Easy-To-Follow Steps)
If your canary chokes or makes a gagging sound that might be choking, it’s natural to be concerned. After all, you can’t perform the Heimlich maneuver on a bird. Also, […]
What Kind of Fruit Do Canaries Eat? [27 Different Types]
Canaries need a balanced diet to improve their mood, feather growth, and overall health. While some owners believe seeds are enough, canaries also require veggies, grains, and fruits. Even with […]
How To Tell If A Canary Is Molting [Physical + Behavioral Signs]
Molting occurs when a canary sheds its old feathers and regrows new ones. Although it’s stressful and takes a physical toll, it’s entirely natural. The canary would have damaged feathers, […]
Can Canaries Eat Peppers? [Green, Red, Yellow + Bell Peppers]
All colors and types of peppers, including green, red, yellow, and orange peppers, are safe and healthy for canaries to eat. The red bell pepper is the sweetest and most […]