Wild Bird Sunflower Seeds

Pile of striped sunflower seeds used as wild bird food

Black oil sunflower is the best all-around wild bird seed: thin shells and high fat attract the most species. Compare black oil, striped and hulled sunflower, which birds eat them, the best feeders, storage tips and safety.

Red Factor Canary Color Food

Close-up of a canary on a branch

Red-factor canaries need carotenoids in their diet during the molt to keep their orange-red color. Here is when and how to color feed.

Nestling Food For Canaries

The best nestling food for canaries is a soft, protein-rich mix of egg food, soaked or sprouted seed and fresh greens. Here is what to offer breeding parents and how often.

Yellow Canary Food

Yellow canary perched in close-up

What to feed a yellow canary: pellets or a quality seed mix, daily greens, a little fruit, egg food, calcium and fresh water.

What Do Canary Birds Eat?

Pet canaries eat a base of quality pellets or a canary seed mix, plus fresh greens and vegetables, small bites of fruit and occasional egg food. Here is a simple daily plan and what to avoid.