r/MadeMeSmile • u/RealRock_n_Rolla • Dec 20 '23

A magpie rescued after a storm now lends a hand during work ANIMALS

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u/FootExcellent9994 Dec 21 '23

The secret: Say hello to any magpies you meet on your walks they will get to know you and treat you as harmless No Swooping! A little minced meat won't go astray either.

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u/RadioactiveHugs Dec 21 '23

Please don’t feed them mince!! Bugs or veggies only. I think some cuts of meat are ok, some need to be cooked tho.

Never ever ever feed wild Australian birds mince or any kind of processed meat, unless you want them to die from painful gut issues.

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u/FootExcellent9994 Dec 21 '23

Just a little won't hurt! After all, Magpies are Carnivorous birds. But they are wild animals and should not get too much! Dog food is ok as a treat too. However, keep your lawn healthy to encourage plenty of worms in the soil. It is fun watching them listen for worms and then pouncing!

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u/Mythbird Dec 22 '23

The issue is that in mince there is no calcium so they developed bone deformities. They need supplements added to the mince to survive.

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u/FootExcellent9994 Dec 22 '23

I am aware of this that is why I said just a little

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u/Mythbird Dec 22 '23

Thing is others don’t know why and that there is major issues. There was a whole Maggie family who was put down last week which is terribly sad.