Helping Stray Animals and Birds in Winter
With the onset of winter, it is important to pay attention to helping stray animals and birds that need support in cold conditions. Ecologists advise feeding birds, especially during severe frosts, to help them survive in difficult circumstances. In the capital of Ukraine, the KP 'Pleso' ensures the wintering of waterfowl, particularly at Lake Telbin and in the Dog's Mouth Bay, where holes have been cut for their comfortable existence.
Feeding Birds
It is important to know which feeds are permissible for birds. Ecologists recommend using:
- raw seeds (sunflower, pumpkin)
- whole grains (millet, oats, wheat, corn)
- nuts, acorns
- unsalted lard
- fresh or dried fruits
- wild berries (viburnum, rowan, hawthorn)
However, it is advisable to avoid:
- bread and pastries
- salty, fried, or seasoned products
- sweets
- grains that swell significantly in a moist environment
In Ukraine, the 'Animal Rescue' service of the KP 'Kyiv City Veterinary Medicine Hospital' also provides assistance to animals. Contact numbers for this service: 073-045-54-91, 096-454-95-68.
Due to shelling in Kyiv, there is a shortage of electricity, complicating life not only for people but also for animals. The Mayor of Kyiv has instructed to provide hot meals to lonely elderly people and individuals with disabilities, highlighting the importance of social support during this difficult period.
In conditions where surface electric transport on the right bank is suspended, citizens can join in helping animals by showing care and support. It is important for all concerned individuals to participate in feeding birds and animals, which will allow them to survive the winter cold more easily.
During the winter period, when temperatures drop significantly, supporting animals and birds becomes critically important. Considering the challenges faced by the capital's residents, including power shortages and shelling, social initiatives aimed at helping vulnerable communities also emphasize the importance of solidarity within society.
Ecologists
By involving the community in feeding stray animals, we can save their lives and support the ecosystem in cold climate conditions.