Since I Have Given My Canary Two Mirrors In His Canary Cage, He Is So Happy

by Sheila
(Duncan, B.C. Canada)

Canaries and Mirrors In The Canary Cage

Canaries and Mirrors In The Canary Cage

Since I have given my canary two mirrors in his cage, he is so happy - when he is not singing, he is "loving" and chatting to himself in his mirrors.

No need for a second canary!

*****DARREN'S COMMENTS*****
Yes, often a pet canary will enjoy the company of the "other" bird in the mirror. A word of caution here though...

Some canaries will feel threatened by the other bird and try to fight with it. Yes, he'll actually fight with the mirror. This can create a lot of stress and and possible poor health as a result.

Even if he doesn't fight with the mirror it might prevent a canary from singing.

It's worth a try though. Little canary cage mirrors are cheap and if it causes any problems you can just take it out.

Thanks Sheila. Excellent tip!
*****DARREN'S COMMENTS*****

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Since I Have Given My Canary Two Mirrors In His Canary Cage, He Is So Happy

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Jun 16, 2012
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no mirrors with a male
by: Anonymous

Male canaries are solitary birds and generally enjoy their own company. What you may be seeing with the added mirror and increased singing is an angry bird trying to warn off the other bird in the reflection.

Apr 24, 2012
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How can I tell if my canary is happy?
by: Anonymous

How can you recognize if your canary is happy with the mirror in her cage? I just bought my little canary and she spends a lot of time just repetitively hopping from the mirror to a perch back and forth cheeping. This is in between eating etc. I'm just worried its repetitive syndrome. I do give her lots of attention and she seems very tame etc, eating from my hand. I just hope she's happy. How can I tell?

Sep 04, 2010
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My Canary Has A Mirror Too...Sometimes
by: Kay

My canary, Pavarotti, loves his mirror.

It has 5 beads and a small treat cup attached to it. He loves to move the beads from side to side! It's hilarious to watch him.

However, I don't give it to him too often as he won't sing when he's pushing his beads around.

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