Winter is always the hungriest time for pigeons. It is absolutely impossible for them to survive in the city without the waste of human food. And natural food, which they eat, cannot be found in cold and snow conditions. Therefore, you can often see passersby feeding pigeons. But more often than not, the birds are poured out completely unhealthy fried seeds, pies or sweets.
Junk food
It is absolutely undesirable to feed pigeons in the city with such products as bread, sweets, fried seeds. Such food reduces their life to only 3 years instead of the possible 15. If everything is clear with sweets and fried foods, then the question arises: why is bread harmful to pigeons?
Pigeons can carry infectious diseases, so hand feeding is undesirable.
White wheat bread is less harmful to birds because of its "splendor" and less acidity. But it is also undesirable to give it to pigeons in large quantities.
Black (rye) bread is much more harmful to bird health than wheat bread. Rye bread swells after entering the digestive tract of pigeons. This can lead to blockage or volvulus. Black bread has a high acidity, which leads to fermentation in the stomach and possibly dysbiosis. The starch and salt contained in black bread are very difficult for birds to digest. The accumulation of salt in the body will eventually lead to body poisoning. Therefore, the consumption of black bread by pigeons leads to a complete deterioration in health. And instead of warming up due to the released energy, the birds begin to get sick and freeze.
You need to feed the pigeons in winter, because at this time of the year they cannot find food for themselves.
In summer, the birds only need to be fed with grain mixtures, because there is often a shortage of natural feed in the city
Healthy food
So what to feed the pigeons in the city square so that they will delight you and your children with their presence for a long time?
Pigeon lovers often keep birds at home, studying their habits and monitoring their health. Therefore, pigeons can be safely called pets.
Wild pigeons feed mainly on plant seeds, young tree branches, small bugs and insects. But in the city, the grass is usually mowed, and young bushes are cut down. Therefore, even in the summer, you can feed the pigeons a little. They can be given cereal mixes that include pearl barley, barley, or wheat.
Pigeons always recognize the person who brings them food. Therefore, they, having confused, can "pounce" on a completely stranger.
Oatmeal can be included in the diet of pigeons. Only you need to choose those that are cooked for a long time (not instant ones). Sometimes the birds can be fed with seeds, but not fried. But even with them it is better not to overdo it, because they are quite fat.
