What kind of bird makes the best pet?
This bird is perfect for beginners who aren’t sure they want as much interaction as some other species require. The canary is happy to hang out in a cage and entertain you with beauty and song. In fact, they’d rather not be handled. Because they don’t desire handling, the canary is a good children’s pet, providing song and beauty and allowing youngsters to observe the wonder of birds close up. http://robhor.customer.netspace.net.au/caringforyourcanary.htm Life Expectancy Canaries can live up to 12 years, although 6-7 years would be normal when kept in good conditions. Food Requirements * Seed In order to remain healthy canaries need a balanced diet. For the person keeping one or two birds, one of the commercially available mixed canary seeds (with grit) sold by pet shops is the best way to ensure a balanced diet. A good seed mix should look shiny, clean, have no dust or broken seeds, and should
