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Post by rdkntriker on Nov 15, 2013 17:57:39 GMT
I know I am expecting a lot from a Bird that I have had less then a month, 3 weeks Sunday, but we are making good progress. Today I washed some spinach and hung it in her cage. We will see if she nibbles on it. In her bowl I made spinach with seeds and for desert strawberry mash mixed with a blend of seeds  Oh put bird bath up too. |
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Post by Pammy on Nov 15, 2013 19:25:23 GMT
Santa, I have read on our forum and other places that raw spinach is not good for budgies, for some reason. I hope Sarah will jump in and explain it the way she does so well. It's great that you are introducing Lucky to the wonderful world of fresh produce! I just wouldn't want you to accidentally give her the one thing that's bad for her.
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Post by rdkntriker on Nov 15, 2013 19:36:21 GMT
Santa, I have read on our forum and other places that raw spinach is not good for budgies, for some reason. I hope Sarah will jump in and explain it the way she does so well. It's great that you are introducing Lucky to the wonderful world of fresh produce! I just wouldn't want you to accidentally give her the one thing that's bad for her. Hmmm it was on BB's good list. Either way she is not eating it. |
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Post by rdkntriker on Nov 15, 2013 20:23:05 GMT
Looking on the internet, if the internet can be trusted. It seems a little spinach is ok but nit more then a leaf. Tomorrow back to carrots I like cauliflower I may get some and try that. |
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Post by Pammy on Nov 15, 2013 21:42:40 GMT
Sounds wise to me. Hopefully Sarah will see this later, and can elaborate. |
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Post by Sarah on Nov 15, 2013 21:51:12 GMT
Spinach is a very healthy green, but it contains a chemical component that inhibits the uptake of calcium. Because birds already struggle with calcium deficiency in captivity, its not a good idea to feed spinach. However, cooking the spinach until completely wilted will break down the chemical to the point where it does not cause the problem.
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Oh put bird bath up too.
