Four tips for buying a canary So, you think about buying a pet Canary eh? Well, there are some things you should know before making a purchase. This article will give you some advice.
Health
It goes without saying that you want to choose a healthy bird. Look for one that is quite active. If it is just still in the cage, you should not take him home. You should also try to ensure there are no parasites in the feathers or feet or spout before him home.
Molting
Speaking of health, you should avoid buying a canary is moved. The process of molting creates a lot of physical stress on birds. If you take home during this time, he will experience a great amount of stress. This proves to be fatal in many cases. Sometimes a few hours after you get home Canaries.
Sex
One of the things the next time you should consider when buying one of these birds is their gender. Most people buy one because they want to hear them sing. Well, females do not sing, only men do. Therefore, make sure your new bird is a man if you hear singing. You should also try to listen to the birds sing before you buy. Purchase a woman, if you try to race.
Type
Do you know that there are different kinds of canaries? Well there. You should be able to find the generic yellow birds to your local pet store. However, if you want a rarer species, you may have to buy one from a breeder. If you buy a canary from a breeder, make sure you search more than one.
Posted on June 17, 2010.
