Care guide
Canary care
- Typical lifespan
- 10–15 years
- Size
- Small
- Noise level
- Moderate
Canaries are known for their song (mostly from males) and are happy to be admired rather than handled.
Lifespan
Typically 10 to 15 years.
Company
Canaries can live alone happily, and many males sing more when kept singly. Two males in one cage often fight.
Housing
A long cage for flying, with bar spacing of about 1 cm (3/8 inch), perches at both ends, and a bath dish a few times a week.
Diet
A canary seed mix or pellets, fresh greens, and a calcium source such as cuttlebone.
Noise
Moderate. Males sing often, a sound many people enjoy.
Further reading
General information to help you prepare, not veterinary advice. Every animal is different: ask an experienced vet about yours. Reviewed by PerfectPal on October 13, 2026.