Wildlife Welfare

Wild Garden Bird Welfare

Garden bird welfare benefits from year-round feeding, clean water provision, and habitat management. Understanding what wild garden birds need guides effective support.

Key Facts

Over half of UK households feed garden birds, providing important supplemental food sources
Clean water for drinking and bathing is as important as food provision
Dirty feeders and birdbaths spread disease causing significant welfare harm
Native shrubs and trees provide natural food sources and nesting habitat
Cats kill an estimated 55 million birds annually in the UK

Welfare Considerations

Garden bird welfare benefits from consistent, hygienically maintained feeding, fresh water, and wildlife-friendly planting. The welfare impact of garden bird support across millions of households is substantial.

What You Can Do

Clean feeders and birdbaths weekly to prevent disease spread
Provide a variety of foods including fat balls, seeds, and fresh water
Plant native berry-producing shrubs for natural food provision
Keep cats indoors or use cat deterrents during peak bird nesting season