Did you know that birds have taste buds? While the number of taste buds varies from species to species, we do know that birds are able to taste to some degree. According to “Ornithology” by Frank B. Gill, chickens have roughly 24 taste buds compared to humans who have about 10,000. Research has also shown that Hummingbirds have a preference for feeders with natural sugars and Finches for saltier food items. We have certainly observed preferences for specific food items with our own educational r