How many canaries

Although they are technically passerines, canaries tend to be managed uniquely, so here is a forum just for them!
Post Reply
frillwing
Pip
Pip
Posts: 27
Joined: Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:04 am

How many canaries

Post by frillwing » Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:22 pm

How many canaries would you suggest? Do they prefer to be alone?
Peace.

User avatar
tex
Nestling
Nestling
Posts: 64
Joined: Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:00 am
Location: manchester uk

Re: How many canaries

Post by tex » Sat Oct 19, 2019 12:17 pm

Not sure any birds like being alone, i was always led to believe all birds should have a buddy with possible exception of parrots?
Remember however...same sex if you don't want babies!

Dave
Sisal Slave
Sisal Slave
Posts: 564
Joined: Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:24 am
Location: Campbellsville, KY

Re: How many canaries

Post by Dave » Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:38 am

Canaries are solitary by nature. In the wild, they form loose flocks in the fall. I have quite a few Canaries in a large aviary, and they space themselves out over the entire area. I've never seen them snuggle, like Zebras or Society finches.

The hens are more likely to be in a loose flock than the males, at least in my aviary.

If you have a male Canary, than for sure it should be in a cage by himself.
Dave

Campbellsville, Kentucky, USA
Canaries

Post Reply