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This article was co-written by Deanne Pawlisch, CVT, MA. Deanne Pawlisch is a Certified Veterinary Technician specializing in corporate veterinary training in Illinois. She has been a board member of the Veterinary and Urgent Care Foundation in San Tonio, Texas since 2011. She holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from Northern Illinois University.
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Songbirds like to live alone and are relatively easy to care for. They will be happy if provided with fresh food and space to fly. Even if you only keep a songbird, it will need a large cage and basic supplies. You must feed and water your birds once a day and encourage them to get plenty of exercise to keep them healthy and happy!
Steps
Build a bird house
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Buy a large rectangular birdcage. A good cage for a canary will allow them to fly back and forth many times. You should buy a bird cage that is at least 40 cm high and at least 75 cm wide with a distance between the cage spokes of 1.3 cm. The bird cage should be wider and longer than the height so that the bird has space to fly.
- Do not buy round or decorative cages. These types of cages do not have enough space for the birds to fly.
- Choose metal cage or powder coated iron cage. [1] X Research Source
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Find a safe but accessible place to place the birdcage. Choose a room that is normally occupied so that your canary doesn’t feel lonely. Place the birdcage against a wall or in a corner, away from windows, doors, vents, direct sunlight or drafts. [2] X Research Source
- The family room, home office or dining room can be suitable places to place bird cages. Do not place the birdcage in the kitchen.
- Do not use sprays, air fresheners, wood polish sprays, scented candles, smoke, or use fragrance products in the room where the bird cage is located.
- Do not leave the birdcage on the ground. The birdcage should be placed at least eye level.
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Use newspaper or mats to line the birdcage. Newspaper liners will make it easy to clean up bird droppings, and mats are great too. Change the newspaper or mat every day so the bird cage doesn’t get too dirty.
- Avoid using cat litter or shavings as a backing material.
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Install perches for birds. The perch will provide a place for the canaries to fly and sleep. Two pea plants attached to the birdcage will keep them active and happy. You should look for beans that are about 1-2 cm in diameter.
- The branches can be used as a great place for birds to perch.
- Place the beans in the cage about 40 cm apart. Attach two plants facing each other at either end of the cage to allow maximum room for the birds to fly. [3] X Research Sources
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Place in the cage the trays for the bird’s food, water, and bath water. Normally, songbirds need 3 dishes – one for food, one for water, and one for bathing. Do not place the tray under the perching branches, or bird droppings may fall into the tray. [4] X Research Sources
Taking care of the bird’s nest
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Feed your bird a variety of foods. Swallows need a varied diet consisting of nuts, pellets, fresh fruits and vegetables. You can find a mix of nuts and bird feed pellets at the pet store. Feed them a teaspoon of mixed food every day.
- Some good vegetables and fruits for canaries include kale, apples, broccoli, grapes, dandelions, oranges, bananas, beans, and watermelon.
- Attach the squid shell and mineral stone for birds to the wall of the cage. Birds will eat gradually to get calcium and minerals.
- Never feed an avocado to a songbird, as this fruit is toxic to birds.
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Change water daily. Swallows always need clean water. Every day, take the water bowl out of the cage, empty the old water, and wash the bowl with warm water and soap. Rinse and dry with a towel before storing fresh water. [5] X Research Sources
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Wash the bird cage weekly. Bird cages need to be cleaned thoroughly once a week. Place the bird in the transport cage, then remove the cage lining before scrubbing the entire cage with hot water and soap. Wash all the plates and twigs. Let everything dry before putting it back in the cage. [6] X Research Sources
- Liners and plates in bird cages need to be cleaned daily.
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Cover the birdcage at night. The songbird is sensitive to sunlight. They can wake up if light enters the cage. To prevent this, cover the birdcage with a blanket or sheet after sunset.
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Watch for signs of bird disease. Songbirds have fairly sensitive lungs, and they are also susceptible to aphids or other parasites. Take your bird to a veterinarian who specializes in bird diseases if you see any signs of illness. [7] X Research Sources
- Common signs of disease in birds are ruffled or thinning feathers, inactivity, discolored stools, discharge around the eyes or beak, and squinting.
- In the United States, you can use the data on the following page to find a veterinarian who specializes in bird diseases, Association of Avian Vets.
Maintain bird activity levels
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Stick some toys in the birdcage. Give the bird 2 or 3 toys to play with. Canaries especially love swings, and can even play with balls, bells or sticks attached to trees. [8] X Research Sources
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Let the bird fly freely in the room. Open the cage door to let the canaries fly around for about 30 minutes, then lure the bird back to the cage by adding fresh food or a bird’s favorite treat. Close the cage door once the birds are in the cage so they don’t fly out again. [9] X Research Source
- Close all windows and doors before releasing the bird. All windows and mirrors should be covered to prevent birds from hitting the glass.
- Remember to turn off the ceiling fan before releasing the bird from the cage.
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Teach the rooster to sing. Usually young male birds will learn to sing from older males, but if there is only one bird, you will have to teach it to sing. You can use CDs or videos of canaries to teach them.
- Occasionally, the female can learn to sing, although this is rare. Usually, however, the female only chirps.
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Avoid holding the bird in your hands. Songbirds usually don’t like people touching them. You should only pick up the bird when it is necessary to clean the cage or check for disease. The canary is perfectly happy to be in the cage watching you and singing for you. [10] X Research Source
Advice
- Building a birdhouse and feeding it properly are the two most important factors in keeping the canaries healthy and happy. With good care, your bird can live up to 14 years.
- You may want to find a companion for your bird, but songbirds often prefer to live alone in a cage.
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This article was co-written by Deanne Pawlisch, CVT, MA. Deanne Pawlisch is a Certified Veterinary Technician specializing in corporate veterinary training in Illinois. She has been a board member of the Veterinary and Urgent Care Foundation in San Tonio, Texas since 2011. She holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from Northern Illinois University.
There are 10 references cited in this article that you can view at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 14,138 times.
Songbirds like to live alone and are relatively easy to care for. They will be happy if provided with fresh food and space to fly. Even if you only keep a songbird, it will need a large cage and basic supplies. You must feed and water your birds once a day and encourage them to get plenty of exercise to keep them healthy and happy!
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