Fruit-eating birds

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What should I give my bird to eat?

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Fruit-eating birds eat...fruit!

Most fruit-eating birds come from the warm continents. The main diet of these birds is fruit, vegetables and insects. It's very important for fruit-eating birds to be provided with a low-iron food ration. Most species do not only feed on fruits; especially during the mating season, they also like a generous portion of insects.

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Important information

Five useful tips!

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bee-eaterFive useful tips when you are thinking of buying a fruit-eating bird

  1. Choose a species that suits you. Each species has specific behavioural and care needs.
  2. Fruit-eating birds are best kept in an aviary.
  3. Most fruit-eating birds come from the warm continents. The main diet of these birds is fruit and vegetables. It is important for them to be provided with a low-iron food ration.
  4. Carefully research the species you would like to keep. Of course this applies for any animal, but for this group of birds it is particularly important.
  5. The lori eats in contrast to most other psittacines mainly nectar, which nowadays can bought ready to use, as a powder that can be mixed with water.

Fruit-eating birds eat...fruit!

Most fruit-eating birds come from the warm continents. The main diet of these birds is fruit, vegetables and insects. It's very important for fruit-eating birds to be provided with a low-iron food ration. Most species do not only feed on fruits; especially during the mating season, they also like a generous portion of insects.

fruit bird

bee-eaterFive useful tips when you are thinking of buying a fruit-eating bird

  1. Choose a species that suits you. Each species has specific behavioural and care needs.
  2. Fruit-eating birds are best kept in an aviary.
  3. Most fruit-eating birds come from the warm continents. The main diet of these birds is fruit and vegetables. It is important for them to be provided with a low-iron food ration.
  4. Carefully research the species you would like to keep. Of course this applies for any animal, but for this group of birds it is particularly important.
  5. The lori eats in contrast to most other psittacines mainly nectar, which nowadays can bought ready to use, as a powder that can be mixed with water.

Fun facts!

Did you know...

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Five facts about fruit-eating birds

 Vertalen uit het: Hongaars hummingbird

  1. Fruit-eating birds also like to eat nectar.
  2. Most fruit-eating birds have a sharp beak, so they can 'dig' deeper in the fruits.
  3. There are no fewer than 230 species of hummingbird. They come from North, Central and South America.
  4. The toucan's enormous beak acts like a large refrigerator. The temperature of the beak adjusts to the surroundings.
  5. Turacos are big fruit eaters, they eat everything except citrus fruits, as their livers can't process these!

Housing

Things you really need to know!

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lori birdHow do I provide the best possible home for my fruit-eating bird?

Please note, not all fruit-eating birds should be kept in the same way. Lories can be kept either in cages or in aviaries. This depends largely on the size of the species. Make sure that pairs are always placed separately. Toucans need a large aviary, this can be full of plants, as the birds will leave these alone. 

Five facts about fruit-eating birds

 Vertalen uit het: Hongaars hummingbird

  1. Fruit-eating birds also like to eat nectar.
  2. Most fruit-eating birds have a sharp beak, so they can 'dig' deeper in the fruits.
  3. There are no fewer than 230 species of hummingbird. They come from North, Central and South America.
  4. The toucan's enormous beak acts like a large refrigerator. The temperature of the beak adjusts to the surroundings.
  5. Turacos are big fruit eaters, they eat everything except citrus fruits, as their livers can't process these!

lori birdHow do I provide the best possible home for my fruit-eating bird?

Please note, not all fruit-eating birds should be kept in the same way. Lories can be kept either in cages or in aviaries. This depends largely on the size of the species. Make sure that pairs are always placed separately. Toucans need a large aviary, this can be full of plants, as the birds will leave these alone. 

Toucan

A beautiful, big beak.

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A closer look at the toucan!

One of the most beautiful animals from Central and South America is the toucan. The most distinctive thing about toucans is their large, often brightly coloured beaks. The common toucan or Toco toucan is around 23 cm long. Toucans can't fly well, due to their large beaks. As they have such large, heavy beaks, these weigh them down. This is why they swoop from tree to tree. Toucans are monogamous. When they find a partner, they stay together forever. These birds' diet consists mainly of many types of fruit. They use their giant beaks to pluck them from the trees and bushes.

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Rewards

I like a snack sometimes too!

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A snack won't do any harm, but always use moderation. 

Everyone likes to treat their pet sometimes. But for pets that live in a restricted space, it's important not to just constantly give them snacks. Witte Molen's snacks for lovebirds are formulated with care. So it's no problem to treat your lovebird to something tasty now and then when they've been good, could do with a little something extra or to reward them when you're training them.

A closer look at the toucan!

One of the most beautiful animals from Central and South America is the toucan. The most distinctive thing about toucans is their large, often brightly coloured beaks. The common toucan or Toco toucan is around 23 cm long. Toucans can't fly well, due to their large beaks. As they have such large, heavy beaks, these weigh them down. This is why they swoop from tree to tree. Toucans are monogamous. When they find a partner, they stay together forever. These birds' diet consists mainly of many types of fruit. They use their giant beaks to pluck them from the trees and bushes.

A snack won't do any harm, but always use moderation. 

Everyone likes to treat their pet sometimes. But for pets that live in a restricted space, it's important not to just constantly give them snacks. Witte Molen's snacks for lovebirds are formulated with care. So it's no problem to treat your lovebird to something tasty now and then when they've been good, could do with a little something extra or to reward them when you're training them.

Frequently asked questions

What can I give my fruit-eating birds as a treat?

Witte Molen Fruit Mix is an ideal, healthy addition to the diet of fruit-eating birds. It provides a tasty and healthy snack because of the vitamins and useful amino acids it contains.

Is fruit alone enough for my fruit-eating birds?

If your birds only eat fruit, there is a significant chance they could develop deficiencies. We therefore recommend sprinkling the fruit with a vitamin and mineral mix, such as Witte Molen Calcicare. Fruit mixes are also suitable supplements for your birds. It is also important to vary the kind of fruit you give them.