Although bread isn't harmful to birds, try not to offer it in large quantities, since its nutritional value is relatively low. A bird that is on a diet of predominantly, or only bread, can suffer from serious vitamin deficiencies, or starve.
Birds go bananas for bananas! First, remove the peel and cut each banana in half lengthwise. Then, you can set the fruit on a tree stump or skewer it on a hook. Another idea is to put a few chunks in a mesh bag and watch hummingbirds dart around to eat the fruit flies that gather.
Uncooked porridge oats are also fine for a number of birds. Warning: never cook porridge oats, this makes them glutinous and could harden around a bird's beak.
Vegetables - cold Brussels, parsnips or carrots will be eaten by starlings and other birds, but remember not to put out more than will be eaten in one day, otherwise you run the risk of attracting rats.
Lead and zinc poisoning are the two most common heavy metal toxicities seen in bird patients. These two materials are also frequently found in and around the home environment.
Generally speaking, birds hate strong smells, shiny objects, and predators, both birds of prey or larger animals or humans within their vicinity.
According to another a study published in the journal Animal Behaviour, ravens which include crows, jays and magpies, have the ability to 'hold grudges' for up to two years.
Do not give birds raw potato or potato peelings as they contains an enzyme inhibitor called protease, which prevents other enzymes from breaking down food and providing birds with nutrients. Raw potato also contains a lot of starch which can get stuck in the crop.
Birds also enjoy other fruits such as oranges, plums, apples, grapes, cherries, crabapples, and prickly pear. Birds may swallow small fruits whole, and any seeds that are defecated could regrow into new plants for future fruit crops. Larger fruits may be pierced, shredded, or torn for birds to reach the flesh.
Certain Fruits and Vegetables
The seeds of members of the rose family, including apples, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots and pears, contain trace amounts of a cardio-toxic cyanide compound that can be problematic.
Favorite Foods: Black oil sunflower, striped sunflower, sunflower hearts & chips, millet, safflower, cracked corn, peanuts, milo, mealworms, fruit, and suet.
Dairy. Although not technically toxic, studies show that birds cannot digest lactose, which is found in milk and other dairy products. As the amount of dairy in the diet increases, birds can develop diarrhea.
Black oil sunflower seed is considered the best all-around for feeding birds. Photo by Susan Spear/Cornell Lab. The seed that attracts the widest variety of birds, and so the mainstay for most backyard bird feeders, is sunflower.
Birds are typically afraid of humans because their instinct tells them humans are potential predators. We often make noises and movements that are unfamiliar to many wild birds. They can also sense our curiosity in them, which can be perceived as a threat if we are too close.
Parrots Get Lonely and Stressed - Know The Signs & Tips On How To Help Them Overcome The Loneliness. Parrots, just like us humans, can suffer from stress caused by elements in their surrounding environment. In minor cases, the problem will correct itself and your parrot will go back to his or her "normal" behavior.
Even when old and dry, bird droppings can be a significant source of infection. Like histoplasmosis, most cryptococcosis infections are mild and may be without symptoms. Persons with weakened immune systems, however, are more susceptible to infection.
Grapes. These fun, bite-sized fruits are a hit with birds all over the world, and it's no wonder why. Grapes are very sweet to the taste and contain a rather high level of fructose. This means that they can work to give your bird a quick energy boost—but should be fed sparingly for that very reason.
What fruits and vegetables are toxic to birds? It's widely known that avocados, garlic, onions, apple seeds, and pits contain harmful toxins to birds, but you should also avoid mushrooms and dried beans.
Broccoli is indeed a safe and healthy food for birds to consume as part of a varied and balanced diet. Raw broccoli is 89% water, 7% carbohydrates, 3% protein, and contains negligible fat.
Tomatoes
Because tomatoes are an acidic fruit, many veterinarians recommend not offering fresh tomatoes to birds, because they could potentially cause ulcers.