Feeding a bird
It is significant for to feed bird with proper nutrition for healthy and contented birds. The seed diet is a best option for seedeaters. However, in the case of the soft bill fancier, one must take extra care as the requirements of the soft bill species are more challenging than those of seed eaters.
Vitamins A, B, C and E are essential for birds. Vitamin A upholds healthy skin and feathers and is essential for young birds. Vitamin B is required for the central nervous system and vitality. Vitamin C saves birds from skin disease. Vitamin D supports in formation of bones and Vitamin E save birds form sterility and aids fertility.
Feeding a bird:
1. Egg Shells for birds: Mostly female birds’ need good amount of calcium for strong and tough bones therefore egg shells are significant for them. One can prepare egg shells as bird feed by washing few egg shells, dry it up and then bake the egg shell at about 200 degree to 300 degree Celsius until it turns brown. It should be grind into powder before offering them to eat.
2. Fruits for birds: One can also offer fruits to their birds. Fruits like- Oranges, grape fruits, chopped raisins soaked in water and apples are love by birds. Owner should offer them fresh fruits to eat and clear the left over daily in order to avoid bacteria growth.
3. Mealworms for birds: Many birds love to have meal worms in their diet. Blue birds mostly prefer meal worms as food.
4. Seeds for birds: Bird species mostly prefer seeds in their diet. There are several seeds like Milo that may not be admired among few bird breeds. Therefore, it is advisable to buy mixed seeds for your birds feed. The sunflower seed is quiet admired as a bird feed. The black oil sunflower seeds are highly admired by birds.
5. Suet for birds: Suet is an opaque form of fat that is found around the beef kidney and loin regions. One can offer it to his birds by mixing it with sunflower seeds, peanut butter and chopped peanuts. Woodpecker birds love having suets.
One should offer fresh and clean water to drink to their pet bird. The drinking water of birds has to be changed regularly in order to avoid contamination.