Health & Hygiene

Cleaning and hygiene around your bird feeding and water areas is extremely important and should be carried out regularly to ensure that disease is not spread across a mix of wildlife species. We have a variety of different hygiene and cleaning products to make the job easier for you.

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  • Ark Klens reasy to use bird feeder disinfectant

    Ark-Klens Ready To Use

    £7.50
    £7.50
    • Effective: Works to protect against bacteria, viruses and fungi
    • Safe To Use: Suitable for bird, hedgehog and other animal feeders and habitats
    • Ready To Use: Disinfectant with additional detergent and deodorising action
  • Vet-Ark Citrosan for bird baths

    Vet Ark Citrosan

    £7.95
    £7.95
    • Natural: Non-toxic, GM Free bio-degradable product
    • Easy To Use: Added to water protects against transmission of diseases
    • Beneficial: Helps improve the survival rate of fledglings and adults alike
  • Bird Feeder Cleaning Brush

    Bird Feeder Hygiene Brush

    £5.95
    £5.95
    • Effective: Easy cleaning for all types of bird feeder
    • Convenient: Long handle suitable for all sizes of feeders
    • Durable: Rust-proof stainless steel with synthetic bristles
  • Bird Feeder Disinfectant Ark-Klens 250ml Consentrate

    Ark-Klens 250ml

    £10.75
    £10.75
    • Effective: Works to protect against bacteria, viruses and fungi
    • Safe To Use: Suitable for bird, hedgehog and other animal feeders and habitats
    • Long-Lasting: Makes up to 125 litres when mixed with water
  • Bird Feeder and Table Cleaning Kit; 2 in 1 Bird Table Cleaning Scraper; Ark-Klens Ready to Use; Bird Feeder Cleaning Brush Bird Feeder and Table Cleaning Kit; 2 in 1 Bird Table Cleaning Scraper; Ark-Klens Ready to Use; Bird Feeder Cleaning Brush

    Complete Bird Feeder`s Hygiene Kit

    £16.25
    £16.25
    £18.40
    • Protective: Prevents spread of disease
    • Supportive: Keeps bird tables and feeders clean and free of mould
    • Includes: Ready-to-use` safe disinfectant, cleaning brush and tool
  • Fine Oystershell Grit

    Fine Oystershell Grit

    From £4.35
    From £4.35
    • Vital: soluble calcium for healthier eggs, strong bones, and improved digestion
    • Essential: supplement for springtime but beneficial to bird health all year round
    • Grits and soluble calcium: suitable for all wild birds, chickens, and aviary
  • bird food feeder fresh Two blue tits perched on a green bird feeder filled with seeds against a blurred natural background

    Feeder Fresh 250g

    £10.95
    £10.95
    • Effective: 250g size safe, non-toxic granules to absorb moisture
    • Convenient: Reduces moisture, keeping feeders cleaner
    • Supportive: Promotes positive bird health benefits
  • Natural Citrus Cleanrer Concentrate 500ml

    Natural Citrus Cleaner 500ml

    £12.95
    £12.95
    • 100% Natural: Entirely safe bird feeder cleaner, kind to birds and the environment
    • Easy To Use: Use as a cleaning agent, or simply by total immersion
    • Multi-Purpose: Can be used as a general garden cleaner
  • Calci-Dust calcium supplement

    Calci-Dust 150g

    £5.25
    £5.25
    • Supportive: Supports healthy bone growth for hedgehogs and squirrels
    • Nutritional: Pure natural calcium compound
    • Essential: Super fine powder for easy digestion
  • Bird Table 2 in 1 Cleaning/Scraper tool

    Bird Table 2 in 1 Cleaning/Scraper Tool

    £4.95
    £4.95
    • Easy use: Helps keep feeders safe and hygienic by removing debris
    • Robust: Rustproof stainless steel tool, perfect as part of your cleaning kit
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    Feeder Fresh™ Cleaning Spray 500ml

    £9.45
    £9.45
    • Convenient:  A quick, easy way to keep feeders and bird baths hygiene
    • Effective: Safe and highly effective - helps eliminate germs and viruses
    • Easy to use: Simply spray onto a dry surface, leave for a minute and wipe off
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    Window Alert - Bird Stickers

    £4.95
    £4.95
    • Effective: deters birds from flying towards glass windows and doors
    • Simple: sticks easily to glass windows or doors where needed
    • Caring: keeps birds safe by preventing them striking your windows

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Check out this range of cleaning products and tools to keep nests, feeders and bird baths clean and hygienic for birds to enjoy. Clean bird baths and water feeders ensure safe drinking for garden birds. This is especially crucial during the breeding season when young birds are vulnerable to disease.

Prevent diseases

Using a bird-safe cleaning product will help to prevent diseases from spreading in your water dishes and feeders. By sanitising bathing and drinking water against a variety of harmful pathogens, ensuring that the birds in your garden stay healthy and happy all year round.

Health and hygiene with Ark Wildlife

At Ark Wildlife, we know that you’ll want to care for the birds in your garden knowing that the products you use will keep them safe and thriving. Water hygiene products are non-toxic and GM free, so you can always trust in them to do their job without putting birdlife in danger.

Cleaning tools

As well as water hygiene, cleaning tools like scrapers and brushes can be used for the sanitation and maintenance of bird care equipment in your garden. With all nests and feeders designed to be easy to clean, these tools mean your feathered friends can flourish in a safe and hygienic environment.

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What do you recommend to help prevent the Trichomoniasis parasite?

Always sweep up droppings and spilt old food from under the feeders, thereby preventing a build up of infection. Clean and disinfect feeders and bird baths regularly, rinsing them thoroughly, and allowing them to air dry completely. Always change the drinking and bathing water daily, and don't place these under feeders where the water will quickly become contaminated with food particles and droppings.

What else can help prevent the spread of disease amongst my garden birds?

You can reduce the number of birds gathering in one place by spreading out feeding stations or hanging feeders to different areas of your garden - akin to "social distancing" for birds! Using Vet Ark Citrosan in all drinking and bathing water offered is vital.

How often should I clean my bird feeders?

Bird feeders should be cleaned at least once a week, and more often during warm or wet weather or when they are heavily used. Feeders bring birds together in a concentrated area, so regular cleaning helps reduce the build-up and spread of bacteria and disease. Empty any old food, wash the feeder thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before refilling. Avoid overfilling feeders, as smaller amounts that are eaten quickly can help keep food fresher and make regular cleaning easier.

What's the least unpleasant way to clean a bird feeder?

The easiest way to clean bird feeders is to keep a dedicated bucket, brush and pair of rubber gloves for the job. Keeping this equipment in a shed or other outdoor area means you do not need to clean feeders in your kitchen sink. Empty the feeder, wash it thoroughly with hot soapy water, scrub away any food residue and droppings, then rinse well. Allow the feeder to dry completely before refilling it with fresh food.

Is it safe for me to handle dirty feeders?

Yes, you can clean dirty bird feeders safely by taking a few sensible hygiene precautions. Wear rubber gloves when handling feeders, clean them outdoors where possible, and keep cleaning equipment separate from household items. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the feeder, even if you have worn gloves. If you have a weakened immune system or another health condition that increases your risk of infection, take extra care and consider asking someone else to clean heavily soiled feeders.

Should I stop feeding if I see a sick bird?

Yes, if you suspect a bird is showing signs of disease, stop feeding for at least two weeks from the last sighting of an unwell bird. This gives birds time to disperse and can help reduce the risk of disease spreading at feeding stations. Thoroughly clean and disinfect your feeders while they are not being used, and leave bird baths empty during this period. Only restart feeding once you are no longer seeing sick birds, and continue to monitor the garden closely for any further signs of disease.

Do I need disinfectant, or is soapy water enough?

Hot soapy water is usually sufficient for routine cleaning, provided the feeder is thoroughly scrubbed and rinsed afterwards. Physical cleaning removes old food, dirt and droppings that can harbour harmful bacteria, while a suitable wildlife-safe disinfectant can provide an additional level of hygiene, particularly after disease has been suspected in the garden. Always follow the disinfectant manufacturer's instructions and rinse the feeder thoroughly. Allow it to dry completely before refilling and putting it back outside.

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