Spicy bird seed can help discourage squirrels and keep them away from your birdseed feeders. While it’s impossible to completely stop squirrels from accessing feeders, spiced bird seeds do slow them down considerably and help ensure your feeders become bird …
Many fish owners ask if goldfish can eat tropical fish food, which often has more protein than what their goldfish require. Unfortunately, yes they can; but it may not be optimal. Tropical foods tend to contain higher levels of proteins …
Many birders find seed mixes more convenient and cost-effective than straight seeds, drawing in more birds with specific varieties such as black oil sunflower and nyjer thistle seeds. These seeds are rich in fats and cater to various species including …
Goldfish are typically non-predatory. They generally browse for food, nibbling on bite-sized portions as they come across it, while occasionally nibbling small fish and their eggs should they cross their path. However, these creatures could potentially pose a threat when …
As is often the case, you get what you pay for. Cheap bargain mixtures often contain fillers that feeder birds ignore. Furthermore, these may attract nuisance species like squirrels, grackles and starlings which could eventually decimate an otherwise desirable flock. …
Lionhead goldfish are not recommended for novice aquarists as they require special consideration and daily care in their tank environment. Furthermore, these fish can become vulnerable to illnesses like Ich that rapidly spreads throughout their tank and may lead to …
Shubunkin goldfish are highly active, highly aquatic fish that need plenty of space for swimming. As omnivorous creatures, they enjoy eating both plant-based foods and meaty ones alike. Commercial flakes and pellets should comprise the bulk of your cat’s diet, …
Goldfish may occasionally eat tropical fish food as a supplemental diet, but should not rely on it exclusively as part of their food source. Goldfish require more varied dietary needs than tropical fish food can provide; otherwise it could pose …
Millet seed (proso millet) is an attractive treat that attracts wild birds, easy to locate and rich in vital supplemental nutrients like iron and magnesium. Scattered across or poured into a low hanging feeder, bird seed can attract finches, doves, …
Oatmeal is an excellent kitchen food that can be fed to wild birds provided it remains in its dry form; any modification with grease could potentially cause choking hazards for these creatures. Oats can be scattered on the ground or …