I Feed the Birds

Been putting peanuts out in a feeder for ages only to empty it when nothing is eaten. Nearly stopped getting them recently. Then suddenly most days this week a family of four Great Tits have been enjoying them 😁😁. I'll get some more tomorrow

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EugenieLaBorgia · F

Just a quick note to those who feed birds with peanuts. Sore your peanuts carefully and do not allow them to become wet or mouldy. Aflatoxin is a potential contaminant and develops in these conditions on 'grain' feeds. It can be fatal - and has been - to birds.

1pebbles · 56-60, F

@EugenieLaBorgia thank you

SW-User

@EugenieLaBorgia always store mine dry indoors. Also why I bin those not eaten which was why I was frustrated buying them

EugenieLaBorgia · F

@SW-User Oh, they are devils! In the cooler times here, the sparrows are often seen under the bags pecking away at the smaller pieces which drop on the floor!