Can a Canary and Weaver Finch Share a Cage?

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Jeanne G. writes:

I have a canary and am thinking about getting a Weaver finch.

Feathered factoid: Finches are part of the canary family.

At the pets store, they were in the same cage: canaries and one Weaver finch that the owner said sings beautifully.

My young canary is just starting to sing.

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Why Blame Your Bird for Destroying Furniture or Injuring Itself?
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Why Blame Your Bird for Destroying Furniture or Injuring Itself?

The thread below triggered the idea for this post.

It’s time to revisit the general subject of where to put your bird when it’s out of the cage.

It’s also time to look at some common sense pet bird-keeping ideas.

From Facebook:

“How do I get my bird to stop biting my neck?”

Answer: “Don’t put them on your shoulder until the bird is trained.”

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Why is Bird Lighting So Confusing?
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Why is Bird Lighting So Confusing?

Laurie J writes

I’M SO CONFUSED!!!

I read your article about extending the daylight of a hormonal bird and if that doesn’t work, setting up artificial light for 72 hours …no vet has ever recommended this and I thought it was brilliant and much better idea then lupron!!! (you’re now my go-to resource -even before a vet..and I will support you guys anyway I can!!) it makes perfect sense.

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How Do I Get My Girl Budgie to Like Her Own Cage?
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How Do I Get My Girl Budgie to Like Her Own Cage?

Gloria W. writes:

Hello Mz Tobsing

I appreciate your advice on light therapy as that cured the hormone problem for my little girl parakeet.

Now I have a new problem or question, please.

I have two boys and one girl parakeet each with its own cage.

The little girl has a larger cage than the boys.

All the cages sit on tables.

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Can Light Therapy Solve These 3 Birds Hormonal Problems?
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Can Light Therapy Solve These 3 Birds Hormonal Problems?

Drugs like Lupron, Haldol, and Prozac were designed and tested by the FDA on humans.

 

Zero long-term testing of these drugs has been performed on any bird ~ ever.

 

The next time a veterinarian tells you “these are safe for your bird.”

 

Your response should be “please provide the data that backs up your statement.”

 

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