Have you seen him eat or drink?

Are his feathers fluffed up?

Is he making any sounds at all?

Do you cook with teflon?

Do you use a cinvection /microwave oven?

Do you have plug-in air fresheners or use air freshening sprays?

Are you feeding him the same feed he was eating where you got him from?

 

Just a few questions off the top of my head.  let me know the answers and maybe I can help you.   di

As in any bird it takes time for them to be comfortable. It took my singer a few weeks. I had 30 days to return him if he didnt sing so after two weeks I bought the canary album cd and started playing it every morning well feeding and cleaning his cage. He began to sing the very first day I played it. He also loves broccli and kale as well as chunks of apples. They  also like a shallow bowl to bath in. It took him several weeks to discover he liked bathing but I never gave up trying, I put clean water daily in the bowl and he eventually discovered it. Canaries dont normally mind being an only bird in the cage and will not always sing if paired up. Give him more time.

Dorothy, It sounds like you are taking good care of your new friend. I have never owned a canary, but have read that they like some form of entertainment in their cages. Does he have any toys in his cage to play with. He may be chewing the shavings out of boredom. If he doesn't have toys ask the pet store where you bought him to recommend something for him. I think the eating is fine, much better than not eating at all and it sounds like you are supplementing him with healthy fruits and veggies, not all seeds (which can make them overweight). I would just be patient with the singing. I'll bet he is still adjusting to his new home. When I brought my cockatiel home, he was quiet for almost two months before he started vocalizing. So just enjoy his antics (bathing, which is something canaries love also) and beauty and hopefully in time he is serenade you. Oh, and I think you can purchase a tape or CD with canary songs that may prompt him to sing. Good luck with your little one.

I would consider removing the bedding and just using plain old newspaper just to be on the safe side. You said you have seen him occasionally fluffed up, I just want to let you know that it doesnt always mean there sick with a canary they do sometimes fluff up when they are relaxed or to keep warm. Now if he is on the floor and puffed then I would be concerned. Since he has shown an interest in bathing you really should put a shallow bowl in the bottom of his cage so he can really enjoy it:)by the way the canary cd's really do work my canary is singing up a storm now.

I would definitely get rid of the cage litter and switch to newpaper liner and change it daily.  This way you can monitor his poops and he will not be eating the litter and you will have a healthier happier bird.  Offer him a bath at about the same time daily, but be sure to rem,ove the bath dish before he begins to drink from the bath dish.  di

Hi again Dorothy, I was thinking the same thing as you, that he is probably enjoying chomping on his shavings. (although I agree it is better for him healthwise to line his cage with paper, avoid comics as the dyes may be bad for Willie if he chews and injests them). That is why I suggested getting him some toys for his cage at the pet store. Get him something with soft wood or pieces of rawhide, etc. that he can chew on.  Not (just) those plastic toys. Also he might light something with a small bell. Like I said I have never owned a canary but I have read (on the internet) that they enjoy toys and entertainment in their cages, so ask your pet store to recommend something appropriate for a canary. You don't want him to get bored in his cage. There is something called "shredders" that they make in small sizes for cockatiels/ budgies, etc. That may be something Willie would enjoy. Again, find a knowledgeable person to help you pick something out. Or maybe someone on the board who has canaries could offer an idea. Type in "canary care" in your search engine and you will gets lots of informative articles. Sorry this is so long. Good luck with Willie.

I have a small nest hanging in a corner of my canaries cage.Even if he is a male he loves picking at it and at night he sets on the edge of it to sleep. I also have a bell and a small rope and wood toy.I have never seen him play with the toys but he does  like picking at the nest. Another thing he loves that keeps him happy is grass cafe. It is a small pot of a wheat grass I belive that is made especially for birds. It takes a few days to grow and you can get it at most of your larger pet chain stores. Do you know for sure your canary is a male?