Regardless of what kind of bird you have, it's important to ask the pet shop owner and/or veterinarian about what they need to feel comfortable while they share the space with you. After you understand what environmental conditions you should offer to your new house member, it’s very important to find out what type of bird seed they like. Let's not forget that every bird, just like humans, has its own personality with its own tastes so it's good from those recommendations to experiment and see what they actually like. It might take you a few months to experiment so you can be certain that your little bird friend is satisfied with the diet you provide.

But Why Would This Matter So Much?

If you start giving your feathered friend the wrong type of seeds and not the ones they require, you might discover very soon that there are quite a few possible problems that can arise from the wrong nutrition. First of all, it shouldn't come to no one's surprise that different species require different types of alimentation based on what they can ingest and what their body can process. The shape and strength of each bird's beak can determine how much power they have to break through the seeds you offer them. If you don't know what you should feed your bird you might realise very fast that you spent a lot of money on something they will never be able to consume.

What About Popcorn, That's Soft, Isn’t It?

If you just finished reading the previous section and you think you found a solution by giving something as soft as popcorn, you must know that this will not be a good idea. As adorable as it may sound to watch your favourite movies or shows with your new family member and to share from the same bucket some freshly popped popcorn, you should avoid such temptations. Popcorn, through its process of preparation, most of the times gets infused with a lot of oils and condiments. Most birds will not feel good from the salt, butter or other additives that your popcorn might be flavoured with. It's a reason why they sell bird seed in pet stores and not popcorn.

If you really insist though to have a bingeing experience with your feathered friend and you want both of you to snack on some popcorn, you might manage if you do them a separate round. If you can do some plain, air-popped popcorn, that does not contain any oils or flavours, that could be a good start. Before you enthusiastically run towards the kitchen with the intent of starting your popcorn air-popper machine, you should know that only the ones that fully popped can be given to your bird. No kernels should arrive in the proximity of your bird's beak, otherwise they might choke on them. Some species of birds like chickens and pigeons might find it easier to process popcorn, they're more of an exception than the norm, and you should be very careful with your bird.

Location, Location, Location

If you ever wanted to buy or rent a cozy place to live, you might have heard that the location will have a huge influence on your life. The same also applies to your bird. If you have decided that you want to keep a bird in your house you have to create a comfortable environment for it and invest in the type of feeder that is required so they might have proper access to their seeds.

On the other hand, if you wish to feed the birds that are outside, you should be knowledgeable of a few things. Depending on what you feed the birds and where you place the feeder, it might attract other unwanted guests to enjoy a free snack on your bird's behalf. Feeding other animals might not bother you, if you wish to be generous with the unprivileged ones, but then you should add maybe another feeder to be certain that it also remains enough for the birds you wanted to feed originally. Regardless of whether you choose to feed multiple species or just one, being specific with what you offer them may give you the certainty that your bird will not starve. The more specific you are, the less chances you'll have that someone else will enjoy the meal of your bird.

Too Much Bird Seed in the Feeder? Now Also Bacteria Might Have a Home

Regardless of which type of bird you choose to feed you should always be conscious about how much bird seed you give them, because if it's stays too much in the feeder it might get stale and be a breeding ground for bacteria. Different type of seeds can get stale at different paces, but predominantly it can be problematic if it stays more than a day. Therefore, you should pay attention if you don't want your little friend to get sick. Keeping their feeder clean and the food always fresh will help to avoid humidity and other external factors from damaging the quality of their alimentation.

Going Big Might Save You Precious Time, Money and Energy

After you have discovered what’s healthy and what your little bird likes, you might choose to buy bigger packages of their favourite food so you can be certain that regardless of the weather, chores or responsibilities, you will always be prepared to spoil your little friend. The best thing is that you can stock up with huge packages of bird seed directly from the comfort of your home just by doing a few clicks on the internet. This can free a lot of your time and energy, while also having a positive result on your financial situation. Going big will help you not to waste neither time, money, nor energy and as an added benefit you can use less packages so you can contribute positively to the environment by not purchasing smaller packages.

Conclusion

Regardless if there is a little bird that lives with you in the house or you decided to feed the birds in the area, being that in the vicinity of your house or even while you’re sitting on a bench in the park, it’s very important to know which type of bird seed you should feed them. Through this knowledge you can be more certain that you will bring something of value in their lives, which can be healthy, adequate for their stature and their needs, while also having the trust that you can improve their day as much as they can yours.

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