How to Care for Canaries
  • 1. What is the ideal cage size for a single canary?
A) 36" wide, 24" deep, and 36" high
B) At least 24" wide, 12" deep, and 18" high
C) 12" wide, 6" deep, and 12" high
D) 18" wide, 9" deep, and 12" high
  • 2. What is the most important component of a canary's diet?
A) Insects
B) Fruit
C) Human food
D) Canary seed mix
  • 3. How often should you clean a canary's cage?
A) Never
B) Monthly cleaning
C) Daily spot cleaning, weekly thorough cleaning
D) Only when it smells bad
  • 4. What is a common sign of illness in canaries?
A) Singing loudly
B) Fluffed feathers and lethargy
C) Excessive preening
D) Bright eyes and activity
  • 5. What type of perch is best for a canary?
A) One smooth wooden perch
B) Variety of sizes and textures
C) Metal perches only
D) All plastic perches
  • 6. How often should you provide fresh water for your canary?
A) Daily
B) Weekly
C) Only when the bowl is empty
D) Monthly
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature range for a canary?
A) Below 50°F (10°C)
B) Above 90°F (32°C)
C) Doesn't matter
D) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
  • 8. What should you avoid placing a canary's cage near?
A) Toys
B) Drafts and direct sunlight
C) A window with a view
D) Other canaries
  • 9. What type of grit is essential for canaries to aid digestion?
A) Plastic grit
B) Coarse gravel
C) Sandpaper grit
D) Oyster shell grit
  • 10. How can you help a canary during molting?
A) Provide extra protein and vitamins
B) Give them a cold bath
C) Limit their food
D) Isolate the canary
  • 11. What type of light is beneficial for canaries?
A) Dim light
B) Red light
C) No light
D) Natural sunlight or full-spectrum lighting
  • 12. What is a sign that a canary is stressed?
A) Feather plucking
B) Eating more
C) Singing constantly
D) Playing with toys
  • 13. How often should you trim a canary's nails?
A) Every week
B) Every day
C) As needed, when they become overgrown
D) Never
  • 14. What should you do if you suspect your canary is sick?
A) Consult an avian veterinarian
B) Isolate and ignore
C) Treat with over-the-counter medicine
D) Release it into the wild
  • 15. What kind of toys do canaries enjoy?
A) Mirrors
B) Small, safe, and interactive toys
C) Large, noisy toys
D) Stuffed animals
  • 16. How often should you bathe your canary?
A) Regularly, 2-3 times a week
B) Once a month
C) Every day
D) Never
  • 17. What is a sign of a healthy canary?
A) Refusal to eat
B) Constant sneezing
C) Bright eyes, smooth feathers, and active behavior
D) Dull eyes, ruffled feathers, and inactivity
  • 18. What should you avoid spraying near a canary's cage?
A) Nothing
B) Aerosols and strong fragrances
C) Water
D) Bird-safe cleaning products
  • 19. What type of food should be offered as a treat, in moderation?
A) Only seeds
B) Processed human snacks
C) Fresh fruits and vegetables
D) Chocolate
  • 20. What is the best way to introduce a new canary to an existing one?
A) Ignore them and hope they get along
B) Place them in the same cage immediately
C) Gradually, in separate cages at first
D) Quarantine the existing canary
  • 21. What is the average lifespan of a canary?
A) 10-15 years
B) 2-3 years
C) 50+ years
D) 20-30 years
  • 22. What is a characteristic unique to male canaries?
A) They are larger than females.
B) They require different diets.
C) They are the primary singers.
D) They lay eggs.
  • 23. What behavior may indicate a canary is ready to breed?
A) Loss of appetite.
B) Increased nest-building behavior in females.
C) Excessive preening.
D) Decreased singing in males.
  • 24. How many eggs does a canary typically lay in a clutch?
A) 20+
B) 4-6
C) 1-2
D) 10-12
  • 25. What material is suitable for a canary nest?
A) Plastic bags
B) Newspaper
C) Sharp twigs
D) Soft nesting material like cotton or felt strips
  • 26. How long does it take for canary eggs to hatch?
A) 21 days
B) 7 days
C) 30 days
D) Around 13-14 days
  • 27. What should you feed baby canaries (chicks)?
A) Just seeds
B) The parents will feed them regurgitated food. Provide egg food for the parents.
C) Only water
D) Human baby food
  • 28. When do young canaries typically fledge (leave the nest)?
A) 1 week
B) 6 weeks
C) Never
D) Around 3 weeks
  • 29. What should you do if the parent canaries are not feeding their chicks?
A) Hand-feed the chicks with a specialized bird formula
B) Feed them seeds directly
C) Give them milk
D) Leave them alone, they will figure it out
  • 30. What is a good way to encourage a canary to sing?
A) Keep the cage dark and quiet
B) Provide a stimulating environment and regular daylight
C) Play loud music
D) Shout at the canary
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