My Pet Canary Bid Was Fearful...Now Friendly

by Steve
(Costa Mesa, CA, USA)

My Pet Canary Bird Has Become Quite Freindly<BR>photo by adam.ashton/flickr

My Pet Canary Bird Has Become Quite Freindly
photo by adam.ashton/flickr

When I got this bird he was afraid of my hands. Now, he comes to the side of the cage to peck my finger. He loves to do that more than eat. He lets me pass my hand close to him in the cage and will peck my finger inside the cage without fear now.

He also will say good morning even when molting and not singing. He calls me to his cage with a single tweet when he wants me to come play. He also tweets to sound an alarm if something disturbs him.

He will respond if I call or whistle to him from another room even when he does not see me. He comes running to side of cage when he sees me come in
the door.

He likes to sing to Abba and some Christian music CDs.

He loves the water and sometimes takes 2-3 baths in one day. He is very picky about things in his cage being moved. I moved a cuttle bone once. He had a fit and kept going to place it was before until I returned it.

I am surprised at how they can communicate. I used to be a dog person, but now I really enjoy the canary.

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My Pet Canary Bid Was Fearful...Now Friendly

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Mar 25, 2011
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Not All Canaries Will Become Friendly
by: Darren, Canaryadvisor.com

Some canaries just never are able to get over their fear.

One thing you can try is to offer him his favorite treat (boiled egg, broccoli, etc) and stand by the cage as he eats. The next day stand a little closer. The next day, put your hand in the cage as he eats. And so on.

Try to get a little closer each day until seeing you and your hand becomes a normal everyday thing.

Be patient. This can take awhile.

Darren

Nov 02, 2010
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How'd You Do It?
by: Anonymous

How were you able to do this? My canary was found roaming around helpless and alone. So I'm scared I will never be able to have this sort of relationship with Daisy. I've had him/her for almost 2 years now. What should I do?

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