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