Posts Tagged ‘Seed Eaters’

Feeding Routine for Pet Birds


[ad#blod-ad] Once your bird is established in its new home, try to stick to a simple routine of regular feeding times, as this will offer your bird welcome stability. Most birds need feeding once a day, with the exception of seed eaters, whose full bowl can be left for up to a couple of days. [...]

Cardinals

[ad#blod-ad] At 16.5-23cm(6.5-9in), cardinals are the largest and strongest of the finch-type birds commonly kept in captivity. House these birds in a large, well-planted aviary. They are relatively hardy, and so do not require additional heat during the winter months, providing they have access to a cosy shelter. If housed with other birds, keep cardinals [...]

Bird Food and Water Dishes

[ad#blod-ad] There are various types of good dishes and containers that you can use to feed your birds, including earthenware, glass, metal or plastic. Use a metal container for birds with strong beaks, such as parrots. They are more likely to destroy any flimsy dishes and may swallow the fragments they have chewed off. A [...]