How to Get a Canary to Sing

The canary is known for its singing, yet many captive canaries do not sing and the owners are left disappointed. A healthy, happy bird is much more likely to sing. If you have a canary, there are a few steps you can take to encourage your canary to sing.

Things You'll Need

  • Bird cage
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Clean water
  • Canary seed
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Instructions

    • 1

      Buy a male canary that is between six months and three years old for best results. Males will sing the most.

    • 2

      Feed your canary a proper diet of high quality, fresh canary seed. Malnourished birds won't sing much.

    • 3

      Give your bird plenty of dark leafy greens, cooked rice and noodles, cooked eggs, fresh fruit and fresh vegetables.

    • 4

      Maintain a constant supply of clean, non-chlorinated water in the canary cage.

    • 5

      Provide your canary with an appropriately-sized cage that is at least 15-by-15 inches wide and 15-inches tall. If you bird feels closed in, he won't sing at all.

    • 6

      Clean the cage regularly to control disease and bacteria growth.

    • 7

      Take your bird to the vet if it has been singing an suddenly stops. This may be a sign of illness.