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How to Find My Canary

There’s no worse feeling for a canary owner than their beloved pet “flying the coop” and escaping their cage. This is the kind of thing that pet bird owners absolutely dread. Thankfully it happens a lot less than most would think. But if you have a “runaway canary” situation on your hands and are worried…

How to Know if My Canary is Sick

How do I know if my canary is sick? There are several red flags to look for, including tail bobbing, decreased activity, a difference in their droppings, puffed-up feathers, squinty, runny eyes or inflamed cere, panting, changes in her singing, loss of appetite, dirty or dull feathers, or scabs and lesions Canarys are such great…

How to Tell if Your Canary is Male or Female

Some animals aren’t quite as straightforward about communicating their gender to you. Mammals make it easy, but birds often do not. If you have a pet Canary, you may be wondering how to tell which gender it is. Thankfully, there are several ways to do this, though some are more complicated than others. To tell…

How to Make My Canary Sing

Many people choose to raise canaries because of their beautiful song. It’s important to remember, though, that not all canaries will sing! If that’s a selling point for you, be sure to keep that possibility in mind. Mature male canaries are most likely to sing for you, but only under the right conditions.  There are…