I've put up a bird feeder outside my house, and so far I have been feeding uncooked white rice , and the birds seem to enjoy them.
However, since I read somewhere that a variety should be maintained in the diet, lest the birds start suffering malnutrition, I want to know whether I can use chickpeas as a substitute for a while. Is it safe for house sparrows, ringneck parrots ? These are the only type of birds that have been visiting my feeders for a while now.
Thanks !