I have never in my live have encountered such and amazing ritual and recalling back, I am even sure this would be something for the crew of Planet Earth! It lay there for a few seconds and stood up again (all on flat ground) and too my surprise, the bugger started all over again and AGAIN till it fell over on to the ground. It literary was a yellow ball on two tiny legs, whistling like a reffery who swallowed a whistle and trying to announce a penalty!!! It got to such an extent that the bird fell on its side and I really thought the poor canary had some kind of epileptic attack. It looked as if it was a tennis ball that was too long in the rain and then smacked a few times. I once sat at my desk, trying to do homework, when I got extracted by an unusual loud whistling outside my window…Īs I looked out, I saw this little yellow furry kind of ball whistling its heart out….!
I just remember an encounter of a canary when I was still very young…. Shipwrecks, Viscous Dogs and Escapees: the Odd History of Your Pet Canary If at all unsure, separate them and try again in a day or so. At this point you can open the doors between the cages, or remove the divider, and allow them access to one another.Īlways introduce your birds early in the day and when you will be home to observe them carefully, so that you can split them should a “domestic disturbance” arise. If they are compatible, the male will feed the female and she may begin building a nest, or at least carrying bits of material about. Eventually, align the cages so that they are side by side (or invest in a breeding cage with a removable divider) and observe their behavior. However, if one is suddenly thrust into another’s cage, fighting will almost always ensue.Įven if they have been kept in the same room, a potential pair should be slowly introduced by moving their cages closer to one another over a period of several days. If you wish to breed Canaries, the sexes are best housed separately and introduced at the start of the spring breeding season. I have a male and female Canary, but they fight when put together what can I do? Genetic feather testing is reliable, and quicker and less expensive than in years past…please write in if you would like to learn more about this option. Same-sex pairs may form, so mutual feeding does not always a mated pair. Behavior (other than egg-laying, of course!) is not always a reliable guide, as both sexes may practice singing and nest-building. Some male Canaries may also attempt to “help” the female to build her nest, although more often than not their clumsy efforts do little good! How can I tell if I have a pair of Canaries?ĭetermining the sex of Canaries is surprisingly difficult, and impossible before age 8-10 months. The nesting cup should be located high up in the cage, but at least 6 inches below the top, and positioned in a well-lit, draft-free area. Provide her with ample nesting material and a cup nest and let nature take its course. Young female Canaries and first time breeders often practice nest building before actually getting down to a serious try. Sometimes, however, the presence of another male may spark competitive singing much depends upon the individual birds.Ī female housed in another cage, and Canary Training CD’s, can be very useful in encouraging reluctant males. The presence of a dominant male in the same room, or sometimes even within hearing distance, may inhibit other males from singing. As with all birds, molting individuals cannot fly as well as usual, and are using energy and calories to grow new feathers…it is not in their best interest to attract the attention of predators or competing males. A singing male is advertising his vigor, suitability as a mate and ability to defend his territory – instinct will compel a sick male remain silent. Males that are not in the peak of good health will usually forgo singing. Today I’ll cover some questions that usually come up as winter ends and avian fancies turn to reproduction. Unfortunately, both sound and unsound information has made its way onto the internet. However, certain basic questions still commonly arise, especially as spring approaches and Canaries begin to show breeding behavior. The Canary ( Serinus canaria) is the world’s most popularly-kept song bird.
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