Birds are particularly fond of colourful toys. They like to peck and swing on a cotton bow with leather ribbons, wooden cubes or bells. These knots keep your birds active and are a fun game that can be hung easily in every aviary.
Chia is sage. It is an annual plant up to 1 m tall whose scientific name is Salvia hispanica.
The composition of chia seed closely resembles that of other mucilaginous seeds such as flaxseeds and psyllium. Unlike flaxseed, however, chia does not have anti-nutritional factors, factors that limit the use of flaxseed without prior hot treatment. Anti-nutritional factors are cyanogenic glycosides or linatins, inhibitors of vitamin B6 that prevent its action. Chia also has a much more pleasant taste than flaxseed and birds consume it more willingly.
The Bird Systems neon light has been specially designed to provide captive birds with an artificial yet essential source of ultraviolet (UV) light.
Using a light source that mimics the UV content of the sun offers many benefits, including better health, and birds perceive their environment as they would in nature. This neon light promotes natural behaviour and often better reproduction.
Unlike standard neon lights, the Bird Systems neon light uses UV-emitting phosphors to mimic the sun's spectral distribution. 12% of the total output is emitted as UVA and 2.4% as UVB.
These seeds rich in fat and protein are especially appreciated by wild birds. They will attract sizerins, finches, goldfinches, black-capped, sparrows, mourning doves and a host of other birds to your garden. It is often used as a replacement for the shuttle, which is more expensive.