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Is it true canaries stop singing at age 5? How to keep them singing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

I have read on different Canary Sites, that Canaries stop singing when they are five years old. Is this True? If so, Why is this? And, is there any way to keep them singing all their life?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 6th, 2018

I've never heard of a canary stopping singing just because it reaches a certain age. As long as your bird is healthy and in good condition, he should continue singing. It may be that older birds that are ill or not as sexually active don't sing as often, but I don't think there is a set age where a bird will just stop singing.

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