Wild birds prefer conventional food over organic
A study undertaken by Newcastle University have discovered that when wild birds were given both conventional wheat seed and organic wheat seed, they chose the conventional seeds. They say one likely explanation is that the non-organic seeds are packed with protein which is an essential nutrient to birds and mammals alike.
Birds in particular require extra protein in the cold, winter months. The University say that this will pique the interests of organic foodies who insist that organic food is far superior. An argument against this however is that organic foodstuff have not been contaminated with pesticides and fertilizers which may well cause long term damage to our healths.
May 11 2010 02:15 pm | Uncategorized