There are many coal tits in captivity, mostly males, do you know why? In fact, the reason is very simple, because the sound of male birds is relatively loud, so it is favored by many bird lovers. Coal tits are widely distributed in the wild and we can see them in Asia, Europe and Africa. If you see them in pairs, they are breeding; if you see them in groups, it means they are not currently engaged in breeding offspring.

Breeding tips for coal tits

Although the coal tit is small, its small body contains a lot of energy. If their territory is violated, they will stand up to defend their homeland to the death, so to ensure that their birds don't have problems with territorial disputes, breeders don't let two coal tits get too close together, Otherwise disputes will have serious consequences. In fact, in the breeding process of coal tit, there are still many problems that need to be paid attention to, and the breeder needs to prepare in advance.

1. Food

Feeding coal tits may seem simple, but it actually contains a lot of knowledge. Improper feeding not only hinders the healthy growth of coal tits, it can also cause the bird to become sick or even die.

Coal tits in their natural environment eat "meat" and insects are their main food, but in captivity we cannot provide them with such food. In order for coal tits to eat well, breeders must understand what food is best for coal tits in captivity.

You may see breeders posting their own feeding formulas in many places, but after reading a lot, you may not know what to feed their birds. If you are also faced with the question of choice, you may wish to ask an expert or someone with extensive birding experience directly, and they will tell you which formula is best for your bird based on the actual situation of your bird.

Some coal tits cannot adapt to the one-time feeding of the feeder. For example, a bird may not eat pasta fed by a feeder at first. To avoid this, breeders can put mealworms on the pasta and let the birds peck at them, so that when they peck the mealworms, they will also eat the pasta. Over time, they will gradually get used to eating pasta.

To know if the food being fed is suitable for coal tits, breeders can observe the bird's droppings on a daily basis. If the stool is abnormal due to food, the breeder can adjust the food. It should be noted, however, that coal tit food adjustments need to be very careful not to change too much at once. In addition, breeders can't ignore the problem of water. For example, the drinking water must be clean, and the water tank must be cleaned frequently.

2. Take a bath

Bathing is essential for coal tits, and regular bathing will keep the bird's feathers high quality. When bathing coal tits, breeders need to be mindful of how temperature affects the bird. For example, when the temperature is low, the breeder must pay attention to keeping warm, otherwise the birds will easily catch a cold because of bathing.

There are two main ways to bathe a coal tit:

The first: shower, suitable for high temperature;

Second: For the bathtub, the breeder should prepare a bathtub for the bird. The water depth should not be too deep. The bird will bathe itself in the tub.

3. Walking the birds

Bird walks not only give birds a breath of fresh air, but also help them relax. If the breeder has time, he can walk the bird more. If you cannot go out due to objective conditions, the breeder should do a good job of ventilation at home.

Of course, in the process of raising coal tits, breeders may also encounter some other problems, such as whether the bird needs to change food during the winter. , and then prescribe the right medicine to find a solution. If the problem cannot be solved by themselves, the breeder should seek professional help in time to avoid unexpected situations.