Owner’s Guide On Feeding Canaries
July 23, 2009 by fts
Filed under Keeping Pet Birds
Feeding your pet canary the proper diet is essential. If you want him to stay healthy, it’s important that you do so. If you don’t know what to feed him, keep reading. Here are a couple of time on how to feed canaries.
Seed
Seed is the cornerstone of your canary’s diet. He can survive on just seed alone, although he should be fed a balanced diet just like humans. You’ll many many options to choose from since there are many different varieties of canary seed available.
Egg
It’s also a good idea to feed your little bird boiled eggs periodically. Boiled eggs are good for protein. Feeding eggs mixed with biscuits is especially important if you want to breed your bird.
Water
Canaries also need a supply of water. It’s best that you make sure the water is fresh every single day. Your small bird has a fast metabolism. You never want to deprive your canary of water for too long. He can quickly die of thirst.
Fruits/Veggies
Vegetables and fruits are also an important part of your canary’s diet. This will help increase his intake of vitamins and minerals. Most canaries tend to like apples and grapes. Popular vegetables include lettuce, watercress, spinach, and corn on the cob.
Snacks
Your canary would likely enjoy a snack every so often. Honey stick and millet spray are popular snacks to give these birds.
Now you should know what to feed your pet canary. Click here to learn even more about how to take care of canaries. Your bird will certainly thank you for it.
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