What is Bird Soil???

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:19 pm

I am getting a pair of Gold Breasted Finches next week and have been doing some research. One article
stated using Bird Soil or Peat in a flat dish to feed the GB's. Can anyone help out with this...? Thanks

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:30 pm

Never heard of "bird soil" or "peat" in relation to birds. Can you post a url link to the article you saw these in?

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:55 pm

Im not positive but I would think "bird soil" is soil that's bird safe and peat is peat moss. Though I don't know why you would be feeding them this and not planting seeds in it.

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:50 pm

Here is the site:

http://www.hofmann-photography.de/html/goldbreast.html

They mention bird soil and unfertilized peat down by the fledgling photo.

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:53 pm

It also states they don't like typical finch feeders and prefer flat pan/dishes with the bird soil or peat with the seeds in the dishes.

debbie276 · Post by **debbie276** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:37 pm

Sounds like they want the birds to feel like they're eating off the ground, more natural? Can't read the link right now but will as soon as I can.
Interesting

nelloyello11 · Post by **nelloyello11** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:19 pm

psilocybin6 wrote: Right site (a great site btw) but the posted link is wrong... This is the link: http://www.hofmann-photography.de/html/ ... seeds.html ...This method works great but it may not be practical depending on the type of enclosure.

I think the original link was the one she intended to post...

I agree- it sounds like they are going for a more natural feeding experience.

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:32 pm

I often feed soaked and sprouted seeds to my birds - especially at breeding time. I'm giving some right now to my new java parents. I can do without the soil, however. It seems that once the birds crap in the "sterile" soil, it's only asking for trouble. JMO. Bob

ranchnanny · Post by **ranchnanny** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:57 pm

Interesting I think I will just give them reg. finch seed and sprouted seed in a dish type feeder to start out
and then put a seed hopper in the cage as well to get them used to it.

Thanks Folks for you input.... will post photos when I get them next week.

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