I had three canaries. One of them died two weeks ago. We thought it was because her water got tilted (her cage hangs on the ceiling). But then the other canarie died a day ago. I checked, she had plenty of food and water. I don't know what to do because they appear perfectly normal and then die. What could be the possible cause?
2006-07-02 07:45:18 · 9 answers · asked by KiskaKiska 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
without being around the birds I cant be sure but depending on where you live and the temperature---I would suggest spraying them down until th ey are fairly damp and keep away from direct sun or a fan or AC until they dry. Many places the temp is high and birds can have heatstroke verrrry easily. Try cooling them down each day by spraying-they will object at first but then later will welcome it-also put a dish of water in the cage that they can get in to and "bathe" as they wish-usually if nothing shows as being wrong--it can very easily be the temperature good luck!
2006-07-02 07:51:40 · answer #1 · answered by gInber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound stupid, but could there be a gas leak or something toxic in the enviroment to the canaries?
See this: Health: Canaries are extremely sensitive to trace gases and other such toxins, so be careful to not use air fresheners, rug deodorizers, perfumes, and other such volatiles in their presence. For this reason, the kitchen is not a good place to keep them; fumes or smoke from cooking foods could make them ill. Every bird-owning household should beware of Teflon cookware as this emits gases that are highly toxic to birds if overheated. Moulting should occur once a year, just after midsummer. A moult at any other time of the year is usually caused by the presence of a (warm or cold) draft from which the bird has no shelter. It can also be associated with shock or illness. A pet canary will usually live an average of 10 years or so, given good care.
http://www.aviannetwork.com/canaries/
2006-07-02 14:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by blewz4u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moldie or old bird seed pass the marked date or the birds were molting and do not get the vitimins they needed in the water
cage kept clean? the food has to be checked every day the water too and replaced the food every other day only what they eat never keep and reusewhat you pour out
2006-07-02 14:55:02 · answer #3 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may actually be the water supply because town water has a high chlorine level that birds like canaries are sensitive to.
2006-07-02 14:52:28 · answer #4 · answered by sausage4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most common "Mysterious Death" for canaries is the use of Teflon pans in cooking. Teflon releases a gas that is not toxic to humans but is Poison to all birds.
2006-07-02 18:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take it to the vet because it might have something serious. I had a parakeet that was very sick and i didnt even know it because birds hide their illnesses very well. They do this because in the wild, predators would go for the weak and sick birds. So go to the vet ASAP!!!!Best wishes!!
2006-07-02 15:13:49 · answer #6 · answered by ~elfie~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to the vet right away!!
2006-07-02 14:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by Pete Wentz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a cat?
2006-07-02 14:49:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are they in a draft?
2006-07-02 15:25:52 · answer #9 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋