Bird feeding starts when the water bodies freeze and the birds are prevented from getting natural food. In feeding, official regulations and established feeding methods are followed.
The traditional feeding of the ducks and swans that stay in Kajaaninjoki for the winter begins. About 450-500 mallards are staying in Kajaani for the winter, it is difficult to predict the number of swans.
Bird feeding starts when the water bodies freeze and the birds are prevented from getting natural food.
Winter feeding costs 2,000 euros, which yields about 5,000 kilos of grain. Feed grain is obtained through donations, and donations are hoped for again.
The feeding team includes four feeders, who are responsible for giving the birds a suitable ration of grain every other week. In feeding, official regulations and established feeding methods are followed.
These prevent problems caused by diseases and harmful animals.
Bird feeding is a constant topic of conversation in Kajaani. Less than two years ago, the city became concerned about the harms associated with feeding, such as the assumption that rats also find feeding places, as a result of which it asked the environmental health department for its opinion on feeding.