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*Songbirds like canaries and finches bring beauty and music to your home. The Canary & Finch Education Hub offers helpful guidance on aviary setup, group housing, feeding routines, and behavior patterns to support your birds’ well-being and natural instincts. You can go to the Association of Avian Veterinarians website to search for avian veterinarian in your area, says Staudenmaier.
Many canary owners are often enchanted by their bird’s charm will soon consider getting a second canary for companionship. But while this seems kindhearted, housing multiple canaries together is not always simple.
Male canaries are especially territorial, and although some can coexist during the non breeding season – often in late summer to early winter - conflict is common, especially as spring approaches and breeding instincts kick in. During this time, even mixed gender pairings can lead to stress and aggression unless both birds are in full breeding condition. Most experienced canary keepers solve this by using flight cages during the molt and colder months, then moving birds into individual cages as breeding behavior intensifies.
Some creative setups, such as connected cages with individual compartments and shared foraging areas, can work for certain personalities. However, these require careful planning and maintenance.
While some canaries - especially younger males - may tolerate communal living, the majority prefer their own space. In fact, the most vocal and desirable singers tend to be the most territorial. Ultimately, whether canaries can share a cage depends on their temperament, the season, and how much time and effort the owner can dedicate to monitoring their wellbeing.
Chewy editorial team offers thoughtful insight into whether canaries can successfully share a cage. With careful attention to their behavior, seasonal changes, and individual personalities, you will gain a better understanding of when canaries can coexist peacefully - and when it is best to give each bird its own space for a happier, healthier life.
