How should I store and care for my wild bird feed?

Seeds and grains should always be stored in dry conditions. Airtight containers are recommended. Fungus and moulds can have a serious impact birds, for example Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and toxic to birds.

It is important to keep your bird feeders and bird baths clean. It is a good idea to clean them each time they are refilled and regularly replace the water in your bird bath.

Garden birds can be particularly susceptible to some diseases such as:

Salmonellosis, Colibacillosis, Yersiniosis, Pasteurellosis, Chlamydiosis, Trichomoniasis, Warts (viral papillomas), Avian pox and Aspergillosis.

You can read more here:

https://www.ufaw.org.uk/animal-welfare-publications/infectious-diseases-of-garden-birds—minimising-the-risks