As a home bird lover, you might be curious about the dietary habits of wild turkeys, especially regarding unconventional food items like pumpkins. Whether you’ve got some leftover pumpkin around the house or you’d like to treat the neighborhood wild turkeys with a gourd of their own, let’s look at the question of whether or …
Just like us, birds need calcium. Along with strengthening their bones, calcium is required to create strong eggshells. Eggshell calcium — or egg shell powder used as a calcium supplement — is quick and easy to make in your kitchen to add to your bird seed or a grit feeder. And, if you eat eggs, …
Chia seeds are a nutritious and delicious treat for your backyard feathered friends–and this superfood is packed with antioxidants (even more than blueberries). Here’s everything you need to know about serving chia seeds to birds at your bird feeder, including which birds like chia seeds the most! What are Chia Seeds? You may already be …
Are you wondering if birds can eat chocolate? The quick answer is NO. Birds should never eat chocolate of any type. But WHY can’t birds eat chocolate? Birds can’t eat chocolate for the same reason dogs can’t eat chocolate: theobromine. Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid found in cacao, the plant from which chocolate is made. …
If you’ve been feeding birds in your backyard for a while, chances are you’ve considered adding fruit to your bird feeder. Fruit’s a natural part of many birds’ diets (if you have a fruit tree on your property, you already know that!) If you’re wondering if birds can eat oranges, the answer is definitely yes–but …
If you’re like most backyard bird enthusiasts, you probably enjoy putting out a variety of foods to attract different types of birds. But there’s one food that seems to be a bit of a controversial topic among birders: cheese. So, what’s the verdict? Can birds eat cheese? Let’s take a closer look. Which Birds Will …