Okay. That's an interesting point of view, I'll give it some thought.You asked the wrong question. It should be "Is Aves a good bird owner?". Species becomes irrelevant at that point.
I think I will have to disagree a bit here.... I can be a good owner to my budgies but do horribly with a cockatoo. You could ask if wolves are a good pet, not if someone is a good dog owner. Just my opinion. I totally understand where you’re coming from, I just think that species has to do with it too.You asked the wrong question. It should be "Is Aves a good bird owner?". Species becomes irrelevant at that point.
Let me rephrase. What does Aves bring to the table as in resources($) for whatever may be needed? Especially vet care. What kind of environment will you provide (space)? Can you provide stability and consistency for years to come in this birds life? What knowledge do you have of your selected species natural behaviour and the basics of behaviour in general (ABC's)? These are the requirements of a competent parrot owner.I think I will have to disagree a bit here.... I can be a good owner to my budgies but do horribly with a cockatoo. You could ask if wolves are a good pet, not if someone is a good dog owner. Just my opinion. I totally understand where you’re coming from, I just think that species has to do with it too.
This cracks me up because it’s true! “Big bird” people are always shocked at how messy the little guys are. I’ve never had one poop on my head but they certainly go everywhere else!The Ugly: The worst thing was her droppings. She was on a seed and veggie diet, but the poop was always messy. Not in an unhealthy way, but that she pooped everywhere. Paper had to be put out in advance during flight time. Heads and furniture were always major targets. And the droppings were so small that you wouldn't notice them until you cleaned or crushed one.
Thank you! I have a question. I've heard they need very controlled lighting because of their body clocks or something. Is that true?There are lots of misconceptions floating around about canaries. I’ll try to help you out.
They are fantastic little pets. They’re quite clever- you’ll be amazed. Like today. I have a pair that are loose in the bird room so I had food/water on a tabled for them. I walked in, and they’d clearly had a bath in the water dish on the table, so I moved their food and water bowls in order to wipe it off. Then I got out the food bin to start feeding (forgetting about their dishes). They flew to the table and looked pointedly from the spot where their dishes should be, to me. Lol
Also I have found that different ones sing louder or softer than others. So rather than writing them off as “too loud,” you can listen and figure out which type you like. Or just get a hen.
Many people feel that canaries are fine as solo pets. If he’s going to be your darling, have out of cage time and so on that’s probably fine. But they truly are flock animals and appreciate having a friend. Two hens or a proper pair can live in a cage. If you put 2 males together in a cage they’ll probably fight. You can keep mixed sexes in an aviary without issue though.
This cracks me up because it’s true! “Big bird” people are always shocked at how messy the little guys are. I’ve never had one poop on my head but they certainly go everywhere else!
By the way @MC_Hahn's if it was singing it was a boy.
Weird..... I didn't get a notification for your response. Thank you.Well sort of. It’s the usual like with all birds, good light for D3, more in your summer to bring on breeding if that’s what you’re doing.
But there’s a myth that they’ll die if you don’t control their light exactly. It’s totally false just use common sense.
I agree! Good for you ...I think I will have to disagree a bit here.... I can be a good owner to my budgies but do horribly with a cockatoo. You could ask if wolves are a good pet, not if someone is a good dog owner. Just my opinion. I totally understand where you’re coming from, I just think that species has to do with it too.
She laid multiple eggs, so I'd hope she was female. It wasn't quite singing, just very loud peeping and chirping. Compared to the budgies' squawking though, it was definitely music to my ears!if it was singing it was a boy.
Canary is a good pet that you can opt for. You can also check out this post Is canary a Good Pet ? you will learn about it.I am considering to get a canary in the future, and I'd like to know the good, bad, ugly, and the care requirements. So I'll know if I want one or if I should just get something else.