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Post by funnythingis on Jan 25, 2009 4:16:33 GMT
I've been thinking about getting a bird. I was thinking and have been reading up on canaries. Originally I was considering a lovebird until I read more on their territorial nature when not handed every day. I have a busy schedule and could probably not do everyday handling. So my interest went to canaries because I love the sound of birds. Any advice?
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Post by Scully on Jan 25, 2009 6:04:07 GMT
Hi and welcome
I dont know alot about them, but i should imagine they are easy to keep in pairs at least. They are pretty active, so a nice size cage, if you are not handling them alot. I see some really pretty ones in a local pet shop, and often thought about taking a couple home.
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Post by Sal on Jan 25, 2009 14:29:42 GMT
Hi, welcome to the forum.
Have you thought about getting a couple of finches? They are beautiful little birds that wouldnt miss being handled at all and have a lovely unique noise.
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Post by funnythingis on Jan 26, 2009 3:36:05 GMT
I've thought about finches, but don't they need to be kept in larger groups?
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Post by Sal on Jan 26, 2009 13:29:54 GMT
There needs to be a minimum of 2, so a pair would be more than happy living together  |
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Post by mueb on Jan 26, 2009 19:14:40 GMT
Whatever you decide in the finch/canary group please get at least 2 birds, they are miserable when kept alone.
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Post by funnythingis on Jan 27, 2009 3:56:11 GMT
Even canaries need to be in pairs? I would prefer to not deal with a breeding pair of either so could two females be housed together?
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Post by jasmineandme on Jan 27, 2009 4:29:21 GMT
i do not have birds, but a GCC. I hope you do lots of research in what is toxic and safe for a parrot. Even the smallest birds need a commitment not to turn you off getting a lovely little finch  I believe 2 of the same sex could be kept together. But the birds would need to be DNA'd |
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Post by mueb on Jan 27, 2009 9:09:37 GMT
Two females would live very happily together. It is only fair to the bird for it to have a friend if you haven't too much time to give it for company, after all - birds are flock creatures! We keep and breed many birds and I always advise 2 if new owners lead a busy lifestyle. Most of our own birds are kept in two's as well.
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