Bird Magazine
Can birds eat sweet potatoes? Yes, birds such as parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches can eat sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are highly nutritious, offering a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and...
Can birds eat spirulina? This is a blue-green algae, a primitive single celled plant, which is cultivated on ponds of water or in lakes. It finds its origin in South America. Benefits of spirulina:...
Can birds eat comfrey? This herb grows easily in large clumps of long, dark green, tough hairy leaves. It has been highly regarded for centuries as a fodder plant for domestic animals – cows,...
Rolled oats for birds: What we commonly refer to as “Jungle Oats”, is possibly the most wholesome and nourishing of the grains available. Rolled oats can be a nutritious addition to the diet of...
Purple coneflower for birds: Yes, birds can eat Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), including parrots, budgies, cockatiels, and finches. The leaves, seeds, and flowers of the plant are safe for most birds. Purple Coneflower is...
Cayenne pepper for birds (with Info Table) – content creator: Petrus Albertus van Tonder Cayenne pepper can be beneficial for birds and is often used as a supplement or additive in their diet. Birds...
Alfalfa lucerne for birds: Alfalfa, also known as lucerne, is a nutrient-rich plant that can be a beneficial addition to a bird’s diet. It is often offered in the form of sprouts, leaves, or...
Yes, oregano is safe for birds. Description: Oregano is a low-growing, small-leafed, ground-cover herb that produces an abundance of pretty pink flowers. It is a woody perennial plant that grows 20 to 80 cm...
Lavender for birds – content creator: Petrus A. van Tonder A garden plant is a small shrub, with highly aromatic grey-green, silvery, or light green leaves. It has square stems, and highly aromatic small...
Yes, kelp is safe for birds. Most complete range of natural minerals of any food source on earth. Add 3-4 tsp to 1kg soft food, or 3-4 tsp to 1kg of seed. If you...
Yes, hemp seed oil is good for birds. Hemp seed oil is obtained by pressing hemp seeds. Cold-pressed, unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a nutty flavor. The...
Carrots for birds – Content creator: Petrus A. van Tonder Another World Wide Birds feeding tip for birds brings us to carrots as it’s so popular, freely available, and is used in about every...
Meridian Herbs ‘Herbs for Birds’ – A quick guide to some Infection Busting Herbs for caged birds. By: Margie Frayne We can’t overstate the value of herbs for birds. Catnip: Reduces the duration of...
The value of herbs for birds – Our second magazine featured a great article about herbs by Margie Frayne. I had the privilege to meet Margie in person and see where all the herbs...
