{"id":878,"date":"2025-04-10T19:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T00:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=878"},"modified":"2025-09-10T17:05:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T22:05:35","slug":"foods-you-should-never-feed-to-birds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/foods-you-should-never-feed-to-birds\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods You Should Never Feed to Birds"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The food you give your birds directly affects overall health and wellness. There are many foods that are potentially toxic to our feathered friends. It\u2019s important to understand which foods you should never feed to birds to keep your own birds safe and healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Evolution of Bird Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People have been keeping birds as pets for thousands of years. While tropical species served as status symbols, birds like pigeons and canaries were also relied on to help people communicate. Feeding birds has also evolved from offering simple rice cakes to a variety of different seeds cultivated by bird experts and farmers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeding animals brings joy to people, but there are definite limitations to the practice. Knowing exactly what they like is key, but equally important is recognizing what could harm them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Go Wrong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buying bulk can save money, but bird seed<\/a> can go rancid or develop mold. Be sure to keep your bird\u2019s bird food in an airtight container and always use it by the expiration date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along similar lines, leftover fruits and veggies inside a bird\u2019s cage several hours after meal time, it may be wise to remove them to reduce the chance of spoilage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Toxic to Birds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Birds should never be offered the following foods<\/a> that are toxic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n