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A canary is one of the hardest bird to tell a male apart from a female canary. Physically an owner will see a plumping of the entire abdomen of a female canary, while a male's abdomen will also get larger, but with the increased bulk being lower (in-between legs). The best tell-tale sign of the difference between the two sexes will be their singing skills. The male has a very loud voice and will sing often, whereas the female will rarely be heard (A laboratory can analyze the birds droppings for a fee as well). People who wish to purchase a canary, but don't want one that wakes them up too early (males start to sing at the crack of dawn), will want to purchase a female canary if the option is available. Most breeders will have already had the birds tested for sex, but if you decide to make your purchase at a pet store, it's possible that you'll get a male even if the bird is labeled a female. Care All canaries are warm weather birds and are sensitive to climate and air quality, so it's important to take proper care. • Don't place your canary in direct sunlight as it can affect the way they regulate body-heat. • Keep the cage away from any breezy areas -- they're a tropical bird by nature and don't like the cold. • In addition to a vitamin coated seed food; also give them bits of dried fruit and egg shells occasionally (especially if they're breeding). Males will attempt to breed with females when they get 12 or more hours of sunlight in a day. For this reason you should keep males and females separate during this time to keep the female from being harassed too much (unless you're attempting to breed them). Find out more on female canary and read many interesting articles on pet health care.
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