Baked potatoes (cold and opened up), roast and even mashed potatoes with added real fats are all suitable food for birds. Chips are rarely eaten by birds.
Can you feed pigeons chips?
Pigeons are generally herbivores but they will eat insects, snails and worms when they need to. Urban pigeons will happily munch on breadcrumbs, popcorn, biscuits, chips, rice, pasta, fish and pet food – pretty much anything that humans leave behind.
Is salt harmful to birds?
But, just as too much salt isn't good for us, it also isn't good for our birds, and even a little bit is potentially toxic to a small bird. Even one salty chip or pretzel can upset the electrolyte and fluid balance in a bird's tiny body, leading to excessive thirst, dehydration, kidney failure, and death.
Can I feed swans chips?
Never feed any of the following to swans: Chips and other fast foods. Crisps and other salty, highly processed snacks.
What can you feed birds from your kitchen UK?
Plain, cooked pasta and rice is a popular choice and a great source of carbohydrates. Just make sure that they are not coated in sauce or cheese. You can even provide wet or dry dog or cat food for birds! You will need to break up and soak dry foods though, to prevent birds choking.
