Backyard Bird Diet - Page 3
Can birds eat French fries
Birds can indeed eat French fries but that isn't to say they should; fries can be coated in salt which is toxic, and so to is fries cooked in vegetable oil.
Can wild birds eat bread
You can feed bread to wild birds but its best too with as little as possible; focus less on bread but more on seeds, as bread can cause health issues later.
Do wild birds like peanut butter
Reward of feeding wild birds peanut butter is a protein rich spread, but few bird species like peanut butter, so you need to make sure they are present.
Can birds eat pecans
Pecans are a safe yet common nut that can be fed to wild birds; the nut is high in protein so is sure to re-store lost fat when birds need it most.
Is it OK to feed birds bread crumbs
Offering bread to birds should be avoided at all costs, but to serve up a small amount of bread crumbs would be fine, if that's not all they're eating.
Do Orioles like oranges
Whenever you get a chance be sure to offer up a large ripe orange to your Orioles, with a cut in half orange a must while impaling it high up off the ground.
Do wild birds eat maggots
Maggots should never be fed to wild birds even though they do eat them in nature; maggots consume offal which in turn is dangerous for birds.
What do American Goldfinch eat
American Goldfinches mostly eat all types of daisy family flowers in the wild, including sunflower and thistle seeds, some insects or maple sap.
Can birds eat coconut
Few birds who come to our backyard to feed may be willing to eat part of a coconut, but first make it safe by rinsing out the milk, but no desiccated coconut.
Can birds eat Macadamia nuts
Native to Hawaii or Australia, Macadamia nuts can be eaten by our wild birds with no issues at all; high in fiber, while unsalted nuts it must always be.
