Organic Bird Food

Organic bird food - helping the bird population to survive

Birds are one of the most beautiful and entertaining elements of nature known to man. For years, we have cultivated flower and vegetable gardens that attract birds and have hung feeders around the yard in hopes of enjoying these beautiful creatures.

Unfortunately, commercial seed and the synthetic, toxic pesticides and fertilizers we use in growing our food can be more harmful to our feathered friends than the average person realises.

Birds have naturally high metabolism rates and eat generously for their small size. A bird can actually eat more than half of its own body weight in a day! Small birds accumulate harmful toxins from chemical residue in their bodies much more quickly than humans.

More than 20 different species of birds native to Britain have decreased in number by nearly 50% within the last 25 years. This drastic reduction in population is at least partly blamed on modern farming and forestry practices, especially the risks of chemical toxins.

In the US, 10% of the bird population is killed each year due to pesticides and other chemicals. That’s more than 67 million birds dying every year from negligence!

Providing your garden birds, as well as your house birds, with organic bird food can improve these frightening statistics!

The dangers of conventionally produced bird food and land conventionally farmed on which birds feed include:

Neurological problems
A variety of allergies
Weakened immune systems
Several types of cancer
Hormonal imbalances
Intense weight loss
Inability to reproduce

Using organically produced bird food for your pet birds and those that visit your garden is a way of fighting back against this growing problem threatening the survival of the bird population. There is a variety of organic seed blends, nuts, and even protein rich mealworms available for a wide species of garden birds, as well as your pets.

Organic food is free of pesticides and other chemicals that pose serious dangers to birds and is just as beneficial to the environment.

Organically produced bird Food suppliers in the UK:

Burns organic bird food is made with high quality seeds, nuts, and grains that are safe enough for human consumption. A table and ground blend is available for ground feeding species and the same food is available in a feeder variety. Burns also supplies organic peanuts and sunflower seed hearts for your birds.

The owner of Vine House Farm tracked the birds around his farm for ten years and watched the number of several species steadily decline. The following winter, Vine House Farm supplied the birds with a healthy feast of organically produced seed and nuts.

The turnout was amazing so the event was repeated the following year. Now, Vine House Farm grows more than 25 varieties of organic produce, as well as 400 acres of organic bird food. Several blends, millet, peanuts, and even mealworms are available.

Organically produced bird food suppliers in the US:

Wild Wings Organic Wild Bird Foods provides premium seed blends that are certified organic for backyard bird feeders. Choose from exotic seeds, fresh organic peanuts, premium nutrient rich millet, or specially designed blends of the best organically produced bird food for your feeders.

Harrison’s Bird Food is a leading supplier of organic bird food for your feathered pets. Harrison’s can meet all your dietary needs for parrots, canaries, doves, finches, and other common pet birds. Dr. Greg Harrison’s organic bird food has been improving the lives and health of favourite feathered friends across the nation since 1989.

Nowadays, we are hearing more and more reports of how conventional/intensive farming methods are damaging and decimating the environment; plants, animals and humans. The excuses made by those who profit from these practices usually include a reference to 'feeding the world'.

The fact is there is more than enough food in the world - the problem is that millions of people often have no access to it. This is usually due to constant war (e.g. on the African continent) and/or corrupt ruling regimes that deny their people food by exporting it for profit (e.g. Ethipia in the 1970s).

We can fight back against such fatally selfish policies and contribute to the protection of the environment by 'going organic'. This includes buying organic bird food.

For a more detailed study please take a look at our organic pet food article. You will also find other suppliers of organically produced bird food there.