The domestic canaries (Serinus canaria domestica) are especially beautiful animals and, in fact, one of the best singing birds. Precisely for this reason, many people enjoy their tenure, however, it may happen that lately your partner does not sing quite well. What can we do then? How to improve the song of the canary?
It is important to understand why you have stopped singing if you used to do well before or if the conditions we offer you are adequate for you to develop your potential. Precisely to answer your questions, in this article on our site we will explain everything you need to know:
Why doesn't my canary sing?
There are various reasons that can cause a canary to sing badly and even stop singing. Identifying what is affecting our bird is essential to be able to solve it. Some of the most common reasons are:
- Sex: remember that, although some females sing, it is the males that emit the best melodies. In the case of having a female we will never hear the same types of songs.
- Age: Usually it is the parents who teach their chicks to sing, however, it is a gradual process that can take up to seven months.
- Moulting: The canary molting process usually lasts about 2-3 months and is a completely natural period. It is normal for them to stop singing at this point. We will offer them more vitamins and better care.
- Stress or fear: the presence of predators, such as dogs and cats, can make our canary fearful. Likewise, an excessively small environment can cause stress. In these cases we must improve their conditions to more optimal ones.
- Diseases: there are various pathologies that can cause our canary to stop singing or sing badly. If he has been singing a lot recently and has stopped doing so, it may be that he has forced himself too much, in which case it will be convenient to give him more time for calm and quiet. Carrying out a veterinary examination to rule out parasites, such as fleas or mites, may also be advisable.
- Others: There are many reasons, such as bathing in cold weather, temperature changes, or an inappropriate location. Paying attention to our canary and offering it good care is key.
Care for the canary to sing better
It is important to remember that our birds need good care and a complete diet. Well-being directly affects their he alth, song, longevity or feathers. Therefore, we advise you to offer him a spacious cage and with wooden supports. We will deep clean it 2-3 times a week.
You must have fresh and renewed water at your disposal, as well as a swimming pool in the afternoons during the hottest months. In addition, we can use a spray with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar, thus improving the quality of their feathers and preventing certain he alth problems.
We will offer you a varied and quality diet, also combining it with fruit and vegetables 2-3 times a week and a bone of cuttlefish or calcium. We can also use vitamin supplements or special mixtures such as the famous "Supercanto" (common in many shops in Spain), products that, due to their contributions, help the he alth of the canary and encourage this habit.
It will be essential to offer you a good location, quiet and draft-free, as well as respect your hours of rest.
Home remedy to improve the song of the canary
The lemon is one of the best home remedies to solve aphonia while improving the immune system of our canary and we offer vitamin C and antioxidants We can offer a slice together with the fruits and vegetables that we supply weekly, but we can also mix it with the drinking water (using about 3- 7 drops) or with breeding paste for canaries.
