Canaries love to live alone, and they are a relatively low-maintenance bird. As long as they have fresh food and room to fly, they will be content. ... Give them food and water once a day, and encourage them to get lots of exercise so that they can be healthy and happy!

Can you keep just one canary?

Canaries are very small in size, between 4-5 inches and can live up to 10 years. ... Canaries do not require a great deal of attention and are suitable for beginning pet bird owners. Canaries are not social birds so a single pet canary will be happy being alone.

Is it better to have one canary or two?

Males and females typically get along, though it is best to house them in separate cages for a few weeks and let them get used to each other before placing them in the same cage. ... Even having another canary of either gender in a separate cage near him will help a lone male feel more secure and less stressed.