Tree Sparrow Essentials

Once a common bird of orchards and country gardens, the Tree Sparrow is now a very rare species in Britain. This contrasts widely with the same species at the other end of its range in South East Asia where it is very common even in large cities.

In Britain, it naturally nests in tree holes but as the countryside has been 'tidied up' and ageing orchards and trees have been removed so have the Tree Sparrows nest sites. They will however use 'hole-type' nest boxes but careful placement in country areas of suitable habitat with plenty of seclusion is essential. The required entrance hole size for the nest box is 32mm (1¼") diameter.

The Tree Sparrow has similar brown colouration to the more common and slightly larger House Sparrow, having a chestnut-brown mantle flecked with black and pale grey-brown breast. The distinguishing marks for the Tree Sparrow are a chestnut crown, double white wing bars and a black patch on the ear coverts.

Wild (free-living) Tree Sparrows consume a wide variety of seeds supplemented with invertebrate material, especially during the breeding season. They are ground-feeders and will most likely take Premium Wild Bird Food or Huskfree Advance.

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Tree sparrows seed mix original wild bird food.

The Haith's Foreign Finch Feeding System

Experienced finch keepers rarely rely on a single food alone. A balanced finch diet typically combines a quality seed mix, conditioning foods, enrichment, essential minerals and additional nutritional support. Together these foods help maintain vitality, support breeding condition and encourage natural feeding behaviour.
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Daily Diet

Foreign Finch Mix

A balanced seed mix designed to provide the staple diet for foreign finches.
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Conditioning

Foreign Finch Tonic Food

A highly nutritious tonic food that supports feather quality, vitality and breeding condition.
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Enrichment

Millet Sprays

Encourages natural feeding behaviour and provides stimulation for active finches.
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Minerals

Fine Oystershell Grit for Cage Birds

Essential minerals that support digestion and provide a valuable calcium source.
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Health & Support

Cuttlefish Bone

Additional nutritional support to help maintain strong and healthy birds.

During Breeding & Rearing

During breeding season, finches require additional protein and nutrition to support egg production, chick development and feather growth.

Rearing Food

Rearing & Conditioning Food™ for Budgie & Canary Breeding and rearing

A high-protein softfood commonly used during breeding and chick rearing.

Conditioning Support

Condition Seed No Rape – A Gentle Boost for Peak Form

Helps support birds in peak condition before and during breeding.

Sprouting Seeds

Easisoak Seed™ - sprouting seed for canaries, British birds, hybrids & budgerigars

Sprouting seeds provide fresh, highly nutritious food that breeding birds thrive on.

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