Yellow Canary - Pet Bird Care
Canaries are well known for their beauty and varied colors. Male canaries are
popular for their sweet singing. Canaries do well when kept singly or in
male/ female or female/ female pairs. 
Fast Facts
- Average Size: 3 to 4 inches long
- Life Span: 10+ years with proper care
Diet
- Specialized pelleted diets for canaries are highly recommended and should consist of 60–70% of the
diet.
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Use fortified seeds in moderation as they are higher in fat and less nutritious than pellets.
- Assortment of soft foods such as shredded carrots, dark green leafy vegetables,
and apple slices.
- Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water.
- Do not feed birds fruit seeds, avocados, chocolate, alcohol, or
caffeine; these can cause serious medical problems .
Feeding
If your bird is use to a seed diet, convert to pellets gradually.
Fresh pellets or seeds and
fresh, clean, chlorine-free water should always be available.
Fresh fruit and vegetable supplements should be give daily and should be discarded when not eaten within 24
hours. Canaries appreciate quality and variety in their food.
Housing
- Birds acclimate well to average household temperatures- be cautious of extreme temperature change.
- Cage should be placed on the floor in an area that is well-lit and away
from drafts
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A cage approximately 24" W x 14" D x 18" H, with metal bars spaced greater than 3/8" apart, makes a good home
for your canary.
- As with all animals, it is best to provide the largest habitat possible;
- A light cage is strongly recommended
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Perches should be at least 3" long and ˝" in diameter.
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A variety of perch diameters and materials
are recommended to exercise feet and help prevent arthritis.
Our favorite is the Merry-Go-Round
Bird Perch.
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A metal grate over the droppings tray will keep the bird away from droppings.
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Line the droppings tray with cage paper or appropriate substrate
for easier cleaning.
- To avoid contamination, do not place food or water containers under perches
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Bird owners should avoid non stick cookware and appliances as they can release
fumes hazardous to your birds health
Recommended Supplies
Kaytee Spray Millet for BirdsKaytee natural spray millet is a popular premium treat for all seed eating birds. These sun ripened, highly palatable sprays are a stimulating and entertaining food treat for fledglings, juveniles and full grown birds alike.
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Premium Vita-Vittles Gold for CanariesPremium Vita-Vittles® Gold™ for Canaries consists of carefully selected seeds for canaries and small birds such as canary grass seed, oat groats, and white millet to name a few. This is a highly palatable premium blend for your pet.
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Premium Vita-Vittles Gold for ParakeetsPremium Vita-Vittles® Gold™ for Parakeets is a total diet with essential vitamins and nutritients that your parakeet needs. It contains white and red millet, oat groats, wheat and more. Now birds can enjoy their diet in a new innovative stand-up pouch.
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Sun Face Wild Bird Wreath 2.5 lbsUnique bird seed decoration shaped in the form of a sun face consists of sunflower, black oil, white millet and red millet seeds. Great gift idea for the Wild Bird lover that you know. 2.5 lbs. Practical and decorative. Attract birds all winter.
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