Aflatoxin Tested Peanuts for Birds
A peanut feeder can attract a steady queue of tits, nuthatches, woodpeckers and other garden visitors, particularly when natural food is scarce. But peanuts should be bought as aflatoxin tested peanuts for birds, rather than as human snack peanuts or an unidentified bulk product. The difference is not simply one of presentation. It concerns how the […]
Sunflower Hearts for Birds in Your Garden
Sunflower hearts are one of the most popular foods for garden birds because they contain no husks, create very little waste and are eaten by a wide variety of species including tits, finches, robins, sparrows and nuthatches. They can be fed throughout the year and are suitable for most seed feeders and bird tables. With […]
Why Some Garden Birds Ignore Your Feeders
Putting up a bird feeder does not always mean birds will use it straight away. Sometimes the food sits untouched, or birds appear in the garden but avoid the feeder completely. It can be frustrating, especially when the setup looks fine from the house. Most of the time, birds are not ignoring the feeder for […]
Keeping Garden Birds Healthy in Warm Weather
Warm weather can be a busy time for garden birds. Adult birds are feeding young, fledglings are starting to appear, and regular visitors may be using the garden several times a day for food and water. Although winter is often seen as the main season for feeding birds, summer brings its own challenges. Dry ground […]
Feeding Chickens Through the Seasons
Chickens kept at home need a steady, balanced diet throughout the year, but their feeding needs can change with the seasons. Temperature, daylight hours, laying patterns, moulting and access to natural forage all affect what hens need from their feed. A good feeding routine should start with a suitable poultry feed, then be adjusted carefully […]
What Should Canaries Eat for a Healthy Daily Diet?
Canaries may be small, but their diet plays a major role in their condition, energy, feather quality and overall wellbeing. A good daily feeding routine should provide the right balance of seed, fresh food, minerals and clean water without making the diet too rich or inconsistent. For many canary owners, the starting point is a […]
How to Feed Birds in a Small Garden or Balcony
You don’t need a large garden to feed wild birds. A small patio, courtyard, balcony or compact front garden can still be a useful feeding spot, provided the setup is planned carefully. In a smaller space, bird feeding is less about putting out lots of food and more about choosing the right feeder, the right […]
Rose-Ringed Parakeets in UK Gardens and What They Eat
If you’ve spent any time in parks or leafy urban areas across the UK recently, particularly around London and other cities, you’ve likely seen them: a flash of emerald green, a distinctive squawk cutting through other bird song. Rose-ringed parakeets, once an exotic curiosity, are now firmly established as vibrant residents of the British bird […]
What Should Budgies Eat for a Healthy Balanced Diet
Budgies may be small, but their diet plays a big part in their overall health, condition, and behaviour. Many owners assume a basic seed mix is enough on its own, but a healthy, balanced diet for budgies should be more varied than that. The right combination of seeds, fresh foods, and good feeding habits can […]
How to Stop Larger Birds Taking Over Your Feeders
Feeding garden birds is one of the easiest ways to support local wildlife, but it can quickly become frustrating when larger birds dominate the feeders before smaller species get a proper chance. Many gardens attract a mix of birds, and while that variety is part of the enjoyment, it can create problems if sparrows, finches, […]