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