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Learn how to care for a Canary, Canary facts, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
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Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Silver and including photos. Stress can cause shedding, but also poor nutriton. Lettuce does not have much calcium or other vitamins, nor does cucumber. A wide variety of vegetables (including carrots, yams, brocolli, collards, etc) in addition to a protein source (sprouted seeds, chopped beans) are important for feather growth. Feathers are possible but usually contagious from one bird to another. Improve the diet, provide bathing options. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
The easies solution is either Recovery from Royal canin or a/d from hills, both are wet foods designed for cats and dogs but are suitable for baby birds as well, you can draw them into a syringe and feed this bird (many times a day!)
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Birds cannot digest items such as cheese and should not be given it as it can make them ill. If Barkha became ill after eating it, I would worry he is very sick from something he can't digest and should be seen by a vet right away, especially since he is showing symptoms of illness. Removing him to a warm hospital cage with access to food and water may help, but vet care is needed at this point.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. Cats, opossum, & raccoons are all very adept at hooking & pulling a small bird thru the cage bars. You must protect your birds with a strong enclosure. Perhaps you can build a box using strong lumbar & wire cloth. Otherwise, bring your cages in at night to protect your precious birds. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
That can be a general sign of illness, especially if he is sleeping on the floor of the cage (it's hard to tell from your photo). Keeping him warm and eating and drinking can help, however since the behavior has been ongoing for a week it is best to bring him to a vet for a complete exam. Birds are great at hiding illness, so ruling out any issues such as nutrition problems, infections, illnesses, etc with your vet is best.
Updated on September 24th, 2025