One of the most common birds that the population has as a pet are canaries, small birds native to the Canary Islands, from which they get their name. They are characterized especially by their song (only of the males), as well as by their colorful plumage. Taking care of a canary is not particularly complicated, although it is true that we must take into account…
Have you thought about dedicating yourself to raising canaries? These animals are very sensitive and the reality is that breeding them is not difficult, but there are a number of things to take into account, if you are not knowledgeable about these aspects, surely, you cannot achieve your goal. The babies could die, or things…
The Canaries are small birds that can be of various colors, although the most common color is yellow. These are domestic animals that are considered not social by many, so aside from the breeding season they should be probably be kept in separate cages. With bigger cages or an aviary, they might live together just fine….
Canaries make excellent pets; their beautiful song and cheerful, alert demeanor make any bird lover very pleased with them. However, like any other pet, it requires care to stay in good condition and avoid diseases that can put its health at risk. Here we explain which are the most common diseases in canaries and their main causes, so you can protect your…
A happy canary is capable of learning songs if we train them properly. The state of the cage where it lives, the diet and constant training are key aspects when our pet makes its first performances. Whether it sings regularly or refuses, there are methods that will improve the emotional state of the animal, preparing it to evolve its learning during its…
Canaries are one of the most beautiful birds that we can have at home as pets. They can be with us for about ten years, accompanying us from childhood to a more mature stage, although there have been cases of canaries that have lived to be 20 years old. These birds native to the Canary Islands, Madeira…
Despite the fact that all canaries belong to the same species, the Serinus, there are multiple varieties. In principle, we can distinguish three major breeds: canaries of colour, canaries of song, and canaries of form and position, within which there are as many subgenera. All of them have evolved from an autochthonous breed of the Canary Islands, from which they are…
For a beginner distinguishing the sex of a canary is a somewhat complex task. Even experts can be wrong when it comes to identifying whether a canary is male or female. The only infallible method to know if it is female is for it to lay eggs. Any other method can be misleading. That why we tell you how to…
Canaries are undoubtedly one of the most popular bird species, becoming an ideal pet due to their beautiful appearance and pleasant singing. But like all animals, they also need certain attention, we give you the keys so that you know how to take care of a canary and guarantee a healthy life. Steps to follow: 1. The first step is to acquire…
We guide you on how to know if your canary is sick. When we notice any of these symptoms, we must act as soon as possible, because if we do not treat it between 24 and 48 hours, the canary could die. For the treatment we have to take it to a bird specialist. For its sake, never try to treat it…