How to Care for Canaries - Test
  • 1. What is the ideal cage size for a single canary?
A) At least 24" wide, 12" deep, and 18" high
B) 18" wide, 9" deep, and 12" high
C) 36" wide, 24" deep, and 36" high
D) 12" wide, 6" deep, and 12" high
  • 2. What is the most important component of a canary's diet?
A) Canary seed mix
B) Fruit
C) Insects
D) Human food
  • 3. How often should you clean a canary's cage?
A) Only when it smells bad
B) Never
C) Daily spot cleaning, weekly thorough cleaning
D) Monthly cleaning
  • 4. What is a common sign of illness in canaries?
A) Excessive preening
B) Singing loudly
C) Bright eyes and activity
D) Fluffed feathers and lethargy
  • 5. What type of perch is best for a canary?
A) Metal perches only
B) One smooth wooden perch
C) Variety of sizes and textures
D) All plastic perches
  • 6. How often should you provide fresh water for your canary?
A) Only when the bowl is empty
B) Monthly
C) Weekly
D) Daily
  • 7. What is the ideal temperature range for a canary?
A) Doesn't matter
B) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
C) Above 90°F (32°C)
D) Below 50°F (10°C)
  • 8. What should you avoid placing a canary's cage near?
A) Other canaries
B) A window with a view
C) Toys
D) Drafts and direct sunlight
  • 9. What type of grit is essential for canaries to aid digestion?
A) Coarse gravel
B) Sandpaper grit
C) Oyster shell grit
D) Plastic grit
  • 10. How can you help a canary during molting?
A) Provide extra protein and vitamins
B) Isolate the canary
C) Give them a cold bath
D) Limit their food
  • 11. What type of light is beneficial for canaries?
A) Natural sunlight or full-spectrum lighting
B) Red light
C) No light
D) Dim light
  • 12. What is a sign that a canary is stressed?
A) Eating more
B) Playing with toys
C) Feather plucking
D) Singing constantly
  • 13. How often should you trim a canary's nails?
A) Never
B) Every week
C) Every day
D) As needed, when they become overgrown
  • 14. What should you do if you suspect your canary is sick?
A) Treat with over-the-counter medicine
B) Isolate and ignore
C) Release it into the wild
D) Consult an avian veterinarian
  • 15. What kind of toys do canaries enjoy?
A) Mirrors
B) Small, safe, and interactive toys
C) Stuffed animals
D) Large, noisy toys
  • 16. How often should you bathe your canary?
A) Once a month
B) Regularly, 2-3 times a week
C) Never
D) Every day
  • 17. What is a sign of a healthy canary?
A) Bright eyes, smooth feathers, and active behavior
B) Constant sneezing
C) Dull eyes, ruffled feathers, and inactivity
D) Refusal to eat
  • 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) Fresh fruits and vegetables
B) Processed human snacks
C) Only seeds
D) Chocolate
  • 20. What is the best way to introduce a new canary to an existing one?
A) Quarantine the existing canary
B) Gradually, in separate cages at first
C) Place them in the same cage immediately
D) Ignore them and hope they get along
  • 21. What is the average lifespan of a canary?
A) 2-3 years
B) 50+ years
C) 20-30 years
D) 10-15 years
  • 22. What is a characteristic unique to male canaries?
A) They lay eggs.
B) They are the primary singers.
C) They are larger than females.
D) They require different diets.
  • 23. What behavior may indicate a canary is ready to breed?
A) Decreased singing in males.
B) Increased nest-building behavior in females.
C) Excessive preening.
D) Loss of appetite.
  • 24. How many eggs does a canary typically lay in a clutch?
A) 4-6
B) 20+
C) 1-2
D) 10-12
  • 25. What material is suitable for a canary nest?
A) Sharp twigs
B) Plastic bags
C) Newspaper
D) Soft nesting material like cotton or felt strips
  • 26. How long does it take for canary eggs to hatch?
A) Around 13-14 days
B) 30 days
C) 7 days
D) 21 days
  • 27. What should you feed baby canaries (chicks)?
A) Only water
B) The parents will feed them regurgitated food. Provide egg food for the parents.
C) Human baby food
D) Just seeds
  • 28. When do young canaries typically fledge (leave the nest)?
A) 1 week
B) Around 3 weeks
C) Never
D) 6 weeks
  • 29. What should you do if the parent canaries are not feeding their chicks?
A) Feed them seeds directly
B) Leave them alone, they will figure it out
C) Give them milk
D) Hand-feed the chicks with a specialized bird formula
  • 30. What is a good way to encourage a canary to sing?
A) Shout at the canary
B) Play loud music
C) Provide a stimulating environment and regular daylight
D) Keep the cage dark and quiet
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