cinnamonpc
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Hi Everyone,
New to this thread, and a proud owner of 2 canaries - 1 male & female, named Cinnamon (red factor) and Pinecone!
Now, I have them all set up in a large cage. Here are the specifications, if that helps:
Specifications:
Material: painted iron, plastic
Overall dimension (with top opened): 18 x 14 x 64’’ (LxWxH)
Overall dimension (with top closed): 18 x 14 x 59.5’’ (LxWxH)
Cage size (with top closed): 18 x 14 x36.5’’ (LxWxH)
Door size:1.8 x 11.5’’; 4 x 4.5’’ (WxH)
Now, the male seems quite well-adjusted. He was initially plucking at the female's feathers when I had them in a smaller cage for transport. Now, he's happy, singing. He does bug the female a bit, trying to mate with her.
However, it's the female I am concerned about. I initially thought she was hopping around to avoid the male's advances. She continues to do this repetitive behaviour of jumping from one levelled perched to the other. Very much in an OCD-like manner. I thought I could resolve the behaviour by readjusting one of the perches lower down. This didn't work much - she just bounches from the cage to perch - back and forth. The only thing that distracts her is stopping for a bite of food. She also likes to pick away at the cuttle bone, and another natural wooden perch set up.
I have a bird bath in the cage, a swing which they enjoy. I got seeds, corn on the cob, broccoli as fresh veg.
I have a mirror toy in transit, and an enclosed bird bath on the way. They are set up in front of a window. What can I do to help this behaviour - will she adjust?
Thanks,
Concerned canary owner.
New to this thread, and a proud owner of 2 canaries - 1 male & female, named Cinnamon (red factor) and Pinecone!
Now, I have them all set up in a large cage. Here are the specifications, if that helps:
Specifications:
Material: painted iron, plastic
Overall dimension (with top opened): 18 x 14 x 64’’ (LxWxH)
Overall dimension (with top closed): 18 x 14 x 59.5’’ (LxWxH)
Cage size (with top closed): 18 x 14 x36.5’’ (LxWxH)
Door size:1.8 x 11.5’’; 4 x 4.5’’ (WxH)
Now, the male seems quite well-adjusted. He was initially plucking at the female's feathers when I had them in a smaller cage for transport. Now, he's happy, singing. He does bug the female a bit, trying to mate with her.
However, it's the female I am concerned about. I initially thought she was hopping around to avoid the male's advances. She continues to do this repetitive behaviour of jumping from one levelled perched to the other. Very much in an OCD-like manner. I thought I could resolve the behaviour by readjusting one of the perches lower down. This didn't work much - she just bounches from the cage to perch - back and forth. The only thing that distracts her is stopping for a bite of food. She also likes to pick away at the cuttle bone, and another natural wooden perch set up.
I have a bird bath in the cage, a swing which they enjoy. I got seeds, corn on the cob, broccoli as fresh veg.
I have a mirror toy in transit, and an enclosed bird bath on the way. They are set up in front of a window. What can I do to help this behaviour - will she adjust?
Thanks,
Concerned canary owner.