Avian Flu and How It Impacts Bird Keepers
As a bird owner, any mention of Avian Flu is a cause for concern. This week has seen a fresh announcement from the government regarding measures taken to prevent the spread of the disease to the UK. But how does this affect bird keepers? And is there a risk to humans from the disease? Bird […]
What to Feed Garden Birds in the Winter
Lots of us birdkeepers also love to encourage garden birds to our gardens and watch them in their natural environment. In winter, the urge to give them a hand is even stronger, even if winter isn’t particularly harsh. So, what can we feed garden birds in winter that will help them? Who eats what? Most […]
What Type of Fresh Foods Can Finches Eat?
When it comes to keeping any type of bird, the first thing you need to understand is their diet. What can they eat and what should they avoid? With finches, they are primarily seed eaters but they also benefit from eating different types of fresh foods. Let’s take a look at what fresh foods finches […]
Can Supplements Help with Common Illnesses in Finches?
In Part one of this article last month, we discussed three common illnesses in finches and how supplements can help with these. We also talked about the amount of minerals that birds require to be healthy and happy. In this month’s article, we are going to look at common illnesses and what products might be able […]
Do Finches Need Supplements to Be Happy and Healthy?
We bird keepers are often grouped with other pet owners and told that we fuss too much over the health and wellbeing of our birds. Often, these statements are made by non-pet owners who don’t really understand why you would want to spend your time with an animal or bird in the first place. But […]
What is Coccidiosis?
Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of the intestines that is caused by a coccidian protozoon. Different types of the parasite effect different animals and can spread from one to another through contact with droppings as well as with infected tissue. One of the main symptoms is diarrhoea but in many cases, the parasite causes no […]