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Livestock Gardens

Although not as demanding as general livestock, keeping birds of any kind requires dedicated care. Many people with limited space in their gardens opt for keeping birds.

The brief guide below will give you some helpful pointers if you are planning to keep birds. You should seek additional professional advice in your local area before purchasing any birds though.

Keeping Birds - Feeding

Food and Water Bowls It is a good idea to use wide bowls rather than deep cups for food or water bowls. The benefits of this are that the bird can easily see and access the food.

Feeding will depend on what type of birds you are keeping. Your local suppliers will be happy to advise you on the best type of feed for your birds. Birds will happily eat all the usual scraps and wild bird seed mixes, but it is important to keep captive birds supplied with a balanced diet, as they are unable to go out to find food for themselves.