Birds

I have a bird feeder in my yard where squirrels are always trying to steal nuts I leave for the wild birds that visit my garden. Recently I have seen a crow trying to chase a squirrel, this got me curious about whether the crow can predate squirrels. I did some digging after observing them …

There are different types of eagles, and the diet of an eagle is largely determined by its environment. Below we take a deeper look into what eagles eat in their different environment. Are eagles carnivores, herbivores or omnivores? Eagles are carnivores, they eat other animals such as fish, amphibians, snakes, crabs, rodents, hares, squirrels, small …

Crows can eat almost anything that they find in a dumpsite, if you ever passed through a dumpsite then you can understand what am talking about. In today’s post, I will be sharing what I found when I researched whether they can eat dead animals. Do crows eat dead animals? Crows are classified as carrion …

Poor or inadequate nutrition in birds’ diets is cited as the number one cause of illness among pet birds. We are planning on introducing parakeets to our collection of pets. I got curious whether since bananas are readily available they can make a good treat for budgies. Below I share my findings. Can parakeets eat …

Are you wondering whether watermelon is safe for parakeets? We have done tons of research on fruits that are safe for budgies. Below we share our findings on watermelon. Can budgies eat watermelon? Budgies can eat watermelon including watermelon seeds mixed with other fruits such as papaya, banans, berries, mango, pineapples, oranges, and apples. Watermelon …

If you love budgies as we do, you must be very cautious about what you feed them. Below is the research we did to find out whether they should be eating celery. Can budgies eat celery? Budgies can eat celery, however, nutritionally celery has a high water content compared to other nutrients. Therefore, you should …

Parrots enjoy most of the foods that human beings do. Usually, the common foods are fresh veggies and you can count on natural foods as opposed to processed food when it comes to feeding. But because some vegetables are harmful to birds, it’s important to know the culprits and keep them as far as possible …

Pets become part and parcel of our families and bring us abundant joy, companionship, and emotional support whenever we need it. Had a stressful day at work? You can always count on that snuggle with your pet. A lonely time in your life? Your pet got your back. Even if you’re having a good time …

Parrots are smart, colorful, funny birds that are often seen as charming pets. It seems that at every corner, a pet birdie is causing a laugh as they mimic some person or even adorably giving a greeting or a farewell to someone. It is easy to see why people love pet parrots. But do these …

Ducks can eat and do enjoy a wide variety of veggies. In addition to adding color to duck food (which is useful in some cases), vegetables are full of nutrients. Nonetheless, some vegetables are good for ducks, and others that ducks should not be fed. Knowing which category a vegetable falls into is crucial to …

When feeding ducks, knowledge of which foods are safe and which foods may harm them is crucial. Unsafe food may not only compromise the egg-laying capacity and proper growth of ducks, but it can also lead to the untimely death of the ducks – particularly with poisonous food. The tomato is one of those foods …

Feeding ducks is a common way to pass time in many public places across the world. Usually, bread crumbs do the trick. But if you’re rearing ducks for yourself, bread crumbs every day just won’t do. It’s important to provide a healthy balanced diet that will give your ducklings the best chance of survival and …