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