Is it OK to give wild birds our leftover whole wheat bread to eat?
It is discouraged feeding bread to birds, as there are far too many potential risks. Bread gets moldy quickly and mold can pose a number of health problems for birds. If the chunks of bread are too large they can actually block the digestive tract Bread doesn't have much value as a food food source for your favorite fliers, so when it's fed to them on a regular basis, it can cause nutrient insufficiencies. Bread is also more likely to attract raccoons, rats and other unwelcome guests.
YORBA LINDA BACKYARD BIRDERS --- Western Bluebird (female) gathering meal worms for its nest brood. In my bird blog below, if you'd like to hear a particular bird's song, just click on the link for that particular bird within the post. To enlarge a picture, just click on it once. For my very first, special bluebird experience, visit 2012-May 12th-Saturday. Thank you for visiting and from this day forward, may all your blues be bluebirds. Happy Birding! ~Olivia
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