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Louie's Aviary

Canaries, Finch, & Supplies​
Located in Cranston, RI  USA     
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 Description- Canaries and Finch can be the easiest pet birds to
have.  Even the smallest apartment has room for one. They are simple to care for
and do  not require much attention. Canaries are solitary in nature, so a lone
male is  perfectly content by himself and will sing whether you are there or
not. Many Finch are social animals and love to live in groups.
It can  be your only pet or part of a household menagerie. The Canary bird are
a type of  finch that is native to the Canary Islands, after which they are
named. The wild  canary, which still exists, is brownish green and looks like a
sparrow. Captive  bred for 500 years, the yellow mutation has long been the most
popular. Today,  canaries are available in many colors and a range of sizes,
shapes, and  patterns.  Many of the Finch are native to Australia where you will see them flying in the wild in large groups.


Cage- If you are
  keeping a canary as a pet for its singing ability, just buy any cage that you
  like. It should be constructed of metal and at least 18" long and 10" wide.
  Canaries exercise by flying back and forth, not up and down. I find the best perches
  are made of half-inch circular dowels, available at any
  good large box store like Home Depot, Lowe's, even Walmart or local lumber yard should have some.
At least once a month, clean it
  with hot water, and bleach. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with water and let it dry completely before you put
it  back in the cage. The sandpaper that fits over the perch is not a good idea.
  Most don’t fit properly and constantly slip, putting the bird off
  balance.

Lights- A  full-spectrum fluorescent light above the cage will
provide Vitamin D for your  canary. Incandescent full-spectrum bulbs are now
available if you have space  next to the cage for a lamp. If your canary is near
a window, it will enjoy the  view and sunshine but make sure the area doesn’t
overheat or have any direct drafts on the birds.
  Birds must be able to  self regulate temperature by moving in and our
of the sun. (Note: window glass  will filter out Vitamin D.) Birds need 10-12
hours of rest per day, so consider  a cage
cover if you are up late at night.


Food-  Canary and Finch require a good quality seed mix
for nutrition.  You can purchase a high quality breeder mix from my website:
Super Canary Enhanced Breeder Seed available in 2, 4, and 10 lb sizes
Super Finch Enhanced Breeder Seed available in 2, 4 and 10 lb sizes
Every Day the bird should receive a small treat of some kind.
 Any fruit, vegetable, or  green that is used for human
consumption, with the exception of avocado and tomato,
can be  offered to them. Corn, collards, broccoli, apple,  carrot, oranges, romaine lettuce, chicory,  are just a
few favorites. For added protein, purchase some eggfood or make your own using boiled egg.  There are many recipes online. 
Nestling / Egg Food ( 1 lb)

Raff Holland Rosso Coloring Food for Red Factors

Baths- Canaries and Finch
  love to bathe, and may try to bathe in their water bowl if bathtubs are
lacking.  You can use a small dish like a Tupperware container inside the cage
as a  bathtub. The bottom should not be slippery. A clay plant-saucer may work.
Use  room-temperature to cool-ish water; one quarter inch of water is
sufficient.  Remove the tub immediately after use. Provide the bath early so the
bird is dry  before bedtime
.


 Much of the above information was  taken from susans canaries along with my own knowledge gained throughout the years of breeding these beautiful little birds..  It's a terrific list of bird care items.



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