Birds
Food advice for birds, written from real experience.
Food
Yes, capsicum (bell pepper) seeds are safe for budgies, and so are chilli seeds, because birds do not have the capsaicin sensitivity mammals do. Here is how to serve the flesh and seeds together, and how much is sensible.
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A bowl of fresh veg sitting untouched is one of the most common frustrations in bird keeping. Here is why it happens and the changes that actually get a bird eating them.
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A fat pad you can feel over the breastbone, a waddle instead of a hop, laboured breathing after flying. Bird obesity creeps up quietly and it shortens lives. Here is how to spot it and turn it around.
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Fresh food is a big part of a good bird diet, but a few common items are dangerous and one is deadly. Here is what you can safely share with your bird, and what to never let it near.
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A bowl of seed is what most birds are sold with, and it is quietly one of the biggest causes of illness in pet birds. Here is what to feed instead, and how to make the switch.