Can canaries and finches eat the same food?

Canaries and finches can eat the same food, just be sure to select a bird food labeled for both canaries and finches.

What are the best foods for canaries and finches?

The best foods for canaries and finches are pellet diets made specifically for these birds. While there are many seed diets for canaries and finches, feeding finch and canary seed alone can be fattening and nutritionally incomplete. If possible, feed canary and finch seed only as a complement to a balanced pellet diet, and supplement your bird's pellet diet with 20%-25% fruits and vegetables, as well.

How much food do canaries and finches need?

Finches need roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons of pellet food daily, but consult the product package for specific feeding guidelines. Pellet food should make up approximately 80% of your bird's diet, with the remaining 20% or so consisting of fresh fruits and veggies.

What is the best way to feed canaries and finches?

The best way to feed canaries and finches is to put a measured amount of canary and finch pellets in a bowl and serve fruits and veggies on the side. You can also put them both in the same bowl, but remove uneaten fresh food before it spoils. Most people feed their canaries and finches either once daily or twice a day.