Post by Michael B on Mar 5, 2009 18:49:34 GMT -5
Hello.
I'm not an expert, I'm just a cockatiel and former budgie owner myself, so I'm not expert on canary sensibilities, but since the Dr doesn't seem to be in... I'd guess a young female would be accepted, and tend to be best for general health reasons. However, it's always nice to rescue/adopt an older bird (both my birds were off the street).
About the questions you didn't ask. I'd wait until your bird has been healthy for a couple of months before introducing a new bird. Avian diseases can be highly contagious. The official advice on how to treat your sick bird is to visit an avian vet.
Birds tend to conceal their disabilities, and their diseases can progress very rapidly. Sometimes by the time symptoms are visible it's too late. So if it's practical for you a visit to the vet could be the best course.
I've heard that some of the stuff sold in the pet stores is useless. I'm not familiar with the ones you mention, but if the vet recommended them that sounds better (short of a vet visit).
Something just occurred to me. I know nothing of canaries (well, except that they're useful to have around while working in mines) but parrots can express their affection by vomiting for/on their beloved mates, babies, toys, owners, and etc. Is it possible that now that your bird's mate is gone he is expressing his affection for that companion inside that piece of glass, and that's what you see? Just a thought, you've probably seen what's happening accurately, I suppose.
I'm not an expert, I'm just a cockatiel and former budgie owner myself, so I'm not expert on canary sensibilities, but since the Dr doesn't seem to be in... I'd guess a young female would be accepted, and tend to be best for general health reasons. However, it's always nice to rescue/adopt an older bird (both my birds were off the street).
About the questions you didn't ask. I'd wait until your bird has been healthy for a couple of months before introducing a new bird. Avian diseases can be highly contagious. The official advice on how to treat your sick bird is to visit an avian vet.
Birds tend to conceal their disabilities, and their diseases can progress very rapidly. Sometimes by the time symptoms are visible it's too late. So if it's practical for you a visit to the vet could be the best course.
I've heard that some of the stuff sold in the pet stores is useless. I'm not familiar with the ones you mention, but if the vet recommended them that sounds better (short of a vet visit).
Something just occurred to me. I know nothing of canaries (well, except that they're useful to have around while working in mines) but parrots can express their affection by vomiting for/on their beloved mates, babies, toys, owners, and etc. Is it possible that now that your bird's mate is gone he is expressing his affection for that companion inside that piece of glass, and that's what you see? Just a thought, you've probably seen what's happening accurately, I suppose.
