new canary

[finchandlovebird]

Went out in our first blizzard Sunday & bought great little canary (having sold all my other birds). I play "learning canary sounds" from U-tube every morning, but no singing yet; I think he has to get used to his new environment. (how long will that take?)

[Nerine]

finchandlovebird

Is he crested? Very nice!

[Sheather]

Looks like my Joey.
Joey was quiet until the evening of his second day here - hasn't stopped singing since.

[slwatson]

He is adorable! I'm getting a crested this Saturday.

[finchandlovebird]

Thanks all He is orange because the breeder fed him "color-up" food, which I'm not going to do. Breeder said he will change to yellow in about a year. I love his mop head

[Shannylee]

finchandlovebird, I love his hair-do! Did he start singing yet?

[finchandlovebird]

Sharon.....no singing, since he's molting right now

[lovezebs]

finchandlovebird

Hi Dolly,

Your sweet little guy should not be moulting right now. Moulting season, is in the Summer....
Might want to read the following link:

http://www.canaryadvisor.com/canary-molting.html

[finchandlovebird]

Thanks Harry Canary was definitely getting too much light. I've cut the timer back to 8 a.m. on and 5 pm off.
Should I cover the cage then at 5 too?

[lovezebs]

finchandlovebird

I wouldn't cover, seeing as it gets dark so early anyway.

[Shannylee]

finchandlovebird, he's a beautiful bird. Love the name!