Dec 31, 2018 17:24:06 GMT
kajus
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 21
|
Post by kajus on Jan 2, 2019 17:30:39 GMT
are mint leaves suitable for budgie consumption? can they get poisoned?
|
|
|
|
Post by yellowfacedviolet on Jan 2, 2019 17:41:56 GMT
Mint is purportedly safe but like most aromatics, it is recommended that it be offered in small amounts and not too frequently. A lot of birds avoid the more aromatic herbs. Some of mine do. And as is true for all veggies and herbs, if offered it must be pesticide-free.
|
|
Dec 31, 2018 17:24:06 GMT
kajus
Brand New Budgie
Posts: 21
|
Post by kajus on Jan 2, 2019 17:46:48 GMT
thank you very much, i will add one leaf and see its reaction.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hezz on Jan 2, 2019 19:30:50 GMT
One leaf will probably be ignored. Try a small sprig, washed well but give dripping wet. They may just drink the water off the leaves, or have a little nibble, or they might have a bath in the moisture.
|
|
Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
Administrator 
George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla and Rocky
Posts: 28,755 
|
Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 4, 2019 17:14:39 GMT
Mint wouldn't go anywhere near mint, not even for a nibble!
|
|
|
|
Post by yellowfacedviolet on Jan 4, 2019 18:18:13 GMT
Mint wouldn't go anywhere near mint, not even for a nibble! Which is probably why it's one of the plants that organic gardeners use to fend off critters who might nibble on their crops. |
|
|
|
Post by sweetpea on Jan 4, 2019 20:38:27 GMT
Mint wouldn't go anywhere near mint, not even for a nibble! Same here. I remember attempting to give it to my girls & they saw the sprig of lovely, leafy greens in my hand & came out on the landing platform but as I got nearer they must have got a whiff of it & both promptly turned their backs & went back in!  |
|
Apr 26, 2024 6:16:27 GMT
Deleted
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 20:40:35 GMT
Same here. Mine never touch mint.
|
|
|
|
Post by Hezz on Jan 5, 2019 0:14:14 GMT
Mine haven't either, but it certainly won't poison the birds. My wusses don't even like basil!!  Not even Loki. Luckily they get tons of seeding grass for greens, or I would be in strife. |
|
Not even Loki. Luckily they get tons of seeding grass for greens, or I would be in strife.