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Dandelion

Postby Anneke » Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:22 pm

I read on the web that you can feed your budgie dandelion and clover. How should I prepare the plants so I know they're safe for Lychee? Can I just pick them and feed it to her? (We have dandelion on our lawn so I thought of just giving that to her :) )


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Re: Dandelion

Postby patdbunny » Thu Jan 27, 2011 3:10 pm

Dandelion's very nutritious. Just make sure you give it a really good washing to remove pesticides and any other particulates before you offer to your bird.
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Re: Dandelion

Postby zazanomore » Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:08 pm

My Nona always goes in her garden and gathers dandelion greens for salads.

Does your yard use any pesticides or herbicides? If so, then I wouldn't recommend giving it to your bird.

Also, if you have a dog that goes to the washroom in the same yard, I'd also avoid it.

If there is no dog, and no harmful chemicals, then go ahead and wash them with some water, and give it to them.
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Re: Dandelion

Postby TheNzJessie » Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:28 pm

i give dandilion to Jango and qwil almost daily. they love it :)
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