Feeding

Robins are popular backyard visitors. However, they don’t frequent bird feeders despite being among the most prevalent backyard birds. So, what do robins consume, and what can humans offer them to eat that is healthy and appealing?   What to Feed Robins Robins eat a mixture of 40% protein in the form of worms, snails, …

Isopods are detritivores, which translates to they will eat anything! Isopods are known as nature’s garbage disposals. They will even eat nonfood items such as cardboard, hair, animal fur, etc.   What Do Isopods Eat? A healthy diet for isopods includes dried shrimp and fish flakes for protein, eggshells, and cuttlebone for calcium, and a …

While they’re a little creepy and very crawly, there are plenty of benefits when it comes to keeping and breeding springtails and isopods. These soft-bodied bugs play a vital role in various ecosystems by feeding on decaying organic matter in gardens and vivariums. They also make a great team, as that which the one species …

While crows have traditionally been seen as carrion eaters, these intelligent birds will eat anything. They have a diverse diet, and despite their sinister symbolism, they are sociable birds. I often get asked, “Just how do you know what to feed crows?” This is what I answer:   What to Feed Crows? Since crows are …

Miniature Schnauzers are very small dogs, so they do not need much to eat. They weigh about 15 pounds on average. They are high-energy dogs though, and left to their own devices would eat a lot more than they should. Schnauzers often have stomach issues as well, and what you feed them is just as …