Do robins like raisins?

Can I give sultanas to my birds?

Can I give them normal sultanas that I can buy in the shops or do they need special bird sultanas. Shop bought sultanas,currants etc are all fine. I find them cheaper in supermarkets where they are priced approx 42p per 500g bag. Beware the cost though as the birds demolish bag after bag especially if you have Starlings.

Are sultanas good for dogs?

Sultanas are especially valuable in late winter and spring when natural fruits are difficult to find. In the breeding season Sultanas are best soaked in water so adult birds can feed them to their young. Sultanas and raisins are suitable for bird tables and ground feeders Please note that sultanas can be harmful to dogs if eaten.

Do blackbirds eat sultanas?

The blackbirds and starlings just love these sultanas, never any left even better if soaked in water over night. Vine House Farm products are of the highest quality. Birds love their sultanas, especially when they’re soaked in water first!

Are succulent sultanas good for birds?

Succulent sultanas are a real favourite of ground feeding garden birds such as Blackbirds, Song Thrushes and Starlings. Sultanas are especially valuable in late winter and spring when natural fruits are difficult to find.

Can dogs eat sultanas and grapes?

Obviously, the best solution is simply not to allow your dog (or cat) to consume sultanas, grapes, raisins and currants. “This sounds easy enough”, you say.

Are Sultana worms good for newborns?

A hard Sultana would be like a peanut and not good for the youngsters. By the way I treat Meal Worms in the same manner – nothing like a good soak. I read somewhere that the bird appreciate the soaking as it is easier to digest for the birds themselves.

Do birds eat succulent sultanas?

Reviews Succulent sultanas are a real favourite of ground feeding garden birds such as Blackbirds, Song Thrushes and Starlings. Sultanas are especially valuable in late winter and spring when natural fruits are difficult to find. In the breeding season Sultanas are best soaked in water so adult birds can feed them to their young.

Should we feed sultanas to young chicks?

Personally i think we should as it hard for youngsters ie Blackbird chicks will be feed with the Sultanas. A hard Sultana would be like a peanut and not good for the youngsters. By the way I treat Meal Worms in the same manner – nothing like a good soak.

Are sultanas/raisins/currants good for birds?

They are especially valuable in late winter and spring when natural fruits are difficult to find. Sultanas / Raisins / Currants can be fed from bird tables or the ground and can be made even more attractive by soaking overnight in a little water to plump them up. Sultanas / Raisins / Currants are dried white grapes but from seedless varieties.

Are dogs susceptible to Sultana and raisin poisoning?

Emily said that although not all dogs are susceptible to sultana, raisin or grape poisoning, it was impossible to know which animals might be affected or how little is needed to cause potentially fatal renal failure.

Are raisins bad for dogs?

Some have wondered if it’s GMOs or pesticides, but that is highly unlikely, especially since dogs get sick regardless of the grape source; from the store, from your backyard, a California raisin, a European raisin, seedless or regular, conventional or organic grapes, all have been documented as being toxic.

Can dogs eat grapes?

While most animal owners are aware that chocolate is toxic to dogs, not many are aware of the possible dangers of grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants (which sometimes can be dried black grapes).

Are sultanas bad for dogs?

As well as grapes and raisins, sultanas can also potentially prove toxic to dogs, depending upon their source, as some sultanas are produced from a variety of black grapes too.

Can you eat sultanas and raisins in baked goods?

Sultanas and raisins in baked goods are everywhere. The best thing is to only carry and eat grapes in bowls or bags, and recognise the danger of fruitcakes and buns. There will always be the one that gets away but I hope this article helps you decide what to do when it does.

Can I Feed my chickens oyster shells?

Feeding an unmedicated starter/grower to a flock of mixed age birds with oyster shell available free-choice (in a separate dish) is the best solution. The additional protein in the starter/grower ration won’t hurt the older birds, but the calcium in layer feed can damage the kidneys of growing birds. A laying hen’s full-time day job is eating.

How do you feed sultanas to Blackbirds?

Used dish with a little water in the bottom to keep moist. Very pleased with product and excellent service. The blackbirds and starlings just love these sultanas, never any left even better if soaked in water over night. Vine House Farm products are of the highest quality.

Are sultanas good for birds?

Succulent sultanas are a real favourite of ground feeding garden birds such as Blackbirds, Song Thrushes and Starlings. Sultanas are especially valuable in late winter and spring when natural fruits are difficult to find. In the breeding season Sultanas are best soaked in water so adult birds can feed them to their young.

Can baby chicks eat sunflower seeds?

Suitable seeds and grains (like nyjer, millet, oats, and sunflower seeds) Peanuts only if they’re unsalted, fresh and sold for human consumption or by a reputable feed shop (to protect chicks from being fed whole nuts and choking, provide peanuts in good quality mesh feeders)

Can chicks eat sultanas?

I believe that non-soaked Sultanas are far too hard to eat for birds and their chicks. I think it would be unpleasnat for a chick to swallow – sharp edges and the likes. 3. Sultanas are easier to soften than raisens to me. Though I am sure there will be different thoughts about this question.

When is the best time to buy sultanas?

Sultanas are especially valuable in late winter and spring when natural fruits are difficult to find. In the breeding season Sultanas are best soaked in water so adult birds can feed them to their young.

Do sultanas attract foxes?

Good quality sultanas. Blackbirds love them (and squirrels not as keen which is good) Ground feeder birds like it which is good. It also seems to attract the fox who leaves an overnight turd as a sign of gratitude. Mixed feelings about the fox. Though this one appears friendly when enccountered.

Can you use Brown raisins instead of sultanas in cooking?

Some sultana manufacturers also coat the grapes in vegetable oil before drying them. In England recipes calling for raisins will usually list sultanas instead. If you are making a British recipe or any dish that calls for sultanas, you can use brown or golden raisins in their place.