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How to Care for Canaries
Contributed by: Sandhu
  • 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) 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) Canary seed mix
C) Insects
D) Human food
  • 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) Bright eyes and activity
B) Singing loudly
C) Excessive preening
D) Fluffed feathers and lethargy
  • 5. What type of perch is best for a canary?
A) All plastic perches
B) Variety of sizes and textures
C) Metal perches only
D) One smooth wooden perch
  • 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) Doesn't matter
B) Above 90°F (32°C)
C) Below 50°F (10°C)
D) 65-75°F (18-24°C)
  • 8. What should you avoid placing a canary's cage near?
A) A window with a view
B) Other canaries
C) Toys
D) Drafts and direct sunlight
  • 9. What type of grit is essential for canaries to aid digestion?
A) Oyster shell grit
B) Plastic grit
C) Sandpaper grit
D) Coarse gravel
  • 10. How can you help a canary during molting?
A) Provide extra protein and vitamins
B) Give them a cold bath
C) Isolate the canary
D) Limit their food
  • 11. What type of light is beneficial for canaries?
A) No light
B) Dim light
C) Red light
D) Natural sunlight or full-spectrum lighting
  • 12. What is a sign that a canary is stressed?
A) Feather plucking
B) Playing with toys
C) Singing constantly
D) Eating more
  • 13. How often should you trim a canary's nails?
A) As needed, when they become overgrown
B) Every day
C) Every week
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) Small, safe, and interactive toys
B) Stuffed animals
C) Mirrors
D) Large, noisy toys
  • 16. How often should you bathe your canary?
A) Every day
B) Once a month
C) Regularly, 2-3 times a week
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) Bird-safe cleaning products
B) Water
C) Aerosols and strong fragrances
D) Nothing
  • 19. What type of food should be offered as a treat, in moderation?
A) Processed human snacks
B) Chocolate
C) Fresh fruits and vegetables
D) Only seeds
  • 20. What is the best way to introduce a new canary to an existing one?
A) Quarantine the existing canary
B) Ignore them and hope they get along
C) Place them in the same cage immediately
D) Gradually, in separate cages at first
  • 21. What is the average lifespan of a canary?
A) 10-15 years
B) 50+ years
C) 20-30 years
D) 2-3 years
  • 22. What is a characteristic unique to male canaries?
A) They require different diets.
B) They lay eggs.
C) They are larger than females.
D) They are the primary singers.
  • 23. What behavior may indicate a canary is ready to breed?
A) Excessive preening.
B) Decreased singing in males.
C) Loss of appetite.
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) 4-6
D) 1-2
  • 25. What material is suitable for a canary nest?
A) Newspaper
B) Plastic bags
C) Sharp twigs
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) 21 days
D) 7 days
  • 27. What should you feed baby canaries (chicks)?
A) Only water
B) Human baby food
C) Just seeds
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) Never
B) Around 3 weeks
C) 1 week
D) 6 weeks
  • 29. What should you do if the parent canaries are not feeding their chicks?
A) Give them milk
B) Feed them seeds directly
C) Leave them alone, they will figure it out
D) Hand-feed the chicks with a specialized bird formula
  • 30. What is a good way to encourage a canary to sing?
A) Provide a stimulating environment and regular daylight
B) Shout at the canary
C) Play loud music
D) Keep the cage dark and quiet
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