Buyer question
Is a Canary finch good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Canary finch 5 out of 5 for beginners (easy, hands-off bird).
Source: the Canary finch page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Canary finch in the Animal Library
The detail
The domestic canary was developed over centuries from a finch of the Canary Islands, Azores and Madeira, and is kept for song and color. Males sing; females chirp. They are easy to care for and happiest watched rather than held.
- Best fit
- Song lovers, quiet homes
What to weigh
Canaries dislike handling, and only males sing reliably. Two males in one cage may fight, so single males or separate cages are best.