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JSPCA Urges Bird Feeding Changes Amid Trichomonosis Concerns

4/14/2026

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The JSPCA advises Islanders to change how they feed garden birds to combat trichomonosis.
From May to October, the JSPCA advises against feeding seeds and peanuts, promoting seasonal feeding and hygiene.
Lucy Taylor of Vine House Farm argues this guidance could harm songbird breeding by limiting supplementary feeding during scarce natural foods.
She says strict hygiene matters and that the RSPB should promote best practices instead of a feeding ban.

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The JSPCA advises Islanders to change how they feed garden birds to combat trichomonosis.
From May to October, the JSPCA advises against feeding seeds and peanuts, promoting seasonal feeding and hygiene.
Lucy Taylor of Vine House Farm argues this guidance could harm songbird breeding by limiting supplementary feeding during scarce natural foods.
She says strict hygiene matters and that the RSPB should promote best practices instead of a feeding ban.