Question on food and veggies.... - Page 2

06-11-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvins Mom

Lara - get a 12" grape fine wreath (obviously you know that I mean the untreated ones). You can tie bunches of kale, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. to the grape fine. The birds tend to think it is a great toy and they are more apt to eat their veggies.

Ok....what is a untreated grape fine wreath and where do you get them? Sorry, but I really don't know.

06-11-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mommysangel

Ok....what is a untreated grape fine wreath and where do you get them? Sorry, but I really don't know.

I believe you can get them at Michael's or AC Moore - they have to be plain grape vine. We have the at the store too in our toy making room. This is what they look like: eBay: 12" ROUND GRAPEVINE WREATH NEW - NEVER USED! L@@K! (item 190120602253 end time Jun-13-07 19:09:25 PDT)

06-11-2007, 10:09 PM

Great ideas so far and I will try them.

Kathie, I know the wreaths you are talking about and Jeannie, you can find them at Michaels.

06-11-2007, 10:58 PM

I agree with Karen that large leaves and raw veggies can be left in the cages all day with no problem. I hang Red Swiss Chard leaves-the tiels love them, especially Ladybird. I also give the strips of Red pepper or French breakfast radishes (they look like fingers and are milder than regular radishes) attached to the sides of the cage with a clothespin. Fresh green beans is another favorite-Shrek thinks they are wonderful because they have more seeds inside. He strips them open, eats the little seeds, then eats the rest of the green bean, lol.

06-12-2007, 05:40 PM

Asparagus spears! Not exactly a leafy green, but the 'stick' shape and seedlike head are attractive.

06-12-2007, 07:02 PM

I just have the two budgies and so far just been feeding them a treat of fresh apple I know the larger birds have other fruits and vegs.. but am not familiar with them.. yet...

06-12-2007, 07:10 PM

Thank you everyone. Such great ideas and suggestions.

06-13-2007, 10:27 AM

Great idea everyone. Kathie, I don't know why I didn't say this earlier, but the grape vine wreath and tying of veggies is a fantastic idea!

06-13-2007, 01:30 PM

This might have been covered else where, but I was wondering if the leaves on celery was okay to give to birds. I would assume so. But it's always good to get a second opinoin!

06-13-2007, 04:19 PM

Have you ever seen brussell sprouts on a stalk? Some grocery stores carry them. It is great for a bigger bird and since it is not cooked can actually stay for an extended length of time. I have a friend who buys them for her GWs. would love to try it for my C TOO but unfortunately I would need to follow a 2-3 year rule since it would be way to strange an item for her