Watching birds eat out of the feeders that you have placed in your yard can be a lot of fun but watching them eat the food that you have made for them is even more fun. In addition to being more fun, making your own food might be a more economical way to feed your feathered friends, too! Why not surprised all of the birds that frequent your yard by offering them a tasty homemade treat?
There are a lot of really simple, basic bird food recipes out there for you to choose from. When you are making your own bird food you should be sure not to add in things that may be toxic to birds such as items that include caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, avocado, limas, fava beans, navy beans, or rhubarb. Some of these items may seem like great additions but you’ll end up with some very sick birds on your hands! Remember when choosing fresh fruit that you may want to stay away from fresh strawberries as they are often treated with a lot of pesticides that can make your feathered friends sick.
Some items that you may want to include, depending on the species of bird includes birdseed, cornmeal, applesauce, eggs, vegetables, pellets, nuts, and fruits. If you are making the food for wild birds you should be sure only to include items that you know that they will be attracted to or that they will be able to handle as far as size goes. If you are feeding a caged bird you may be comfortable experimenting a bit more with what your bird may or may not like.
Many basic bird food recipes include cornmeal and eggs, cooked vegetables, fruit, and applesauce that is baked for 20 minutes. When you feed your bird this concoction they may feel as though they are in heaven as there are a variety of different colors, tastes, and textures for them to enjoy in each meal. There are a lot of basic bird food recipes out there to choose from, so pick and choose things from each that you believe your birds will like, and watch them enjoy!
