Greens and Vegetables

franny · Post by **franny** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:05 pm

B CAMP wrote:Mine love corn on the cob I steam some or raw,they all like it the gouldians not as much

Would it be OK to give them the canned baby corn? I'd like to try it. It seems a bit much for me to be giving my 2 tiny waxbills a huge ear of corn (and it's not something I would buy for myself).

I've tried the cucumber, both sliced and cut lengthwise. My guys are still too afraid of it to try it. Only way they go near it is if I chop it in tiny (and I mean tiny bits and hide in the eggfood. But then it's hard to tell if they're even getting it as it's light in color. I can see that they are eating some of the brocolli and peas.

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:24 pm

franny
I cut the ear into smaller pieces freeze the corn and thaw some and give to them,they pick it clean[ but it has a lot of surgar] I give about once A week
I really don't know about the can corn never gave it to them.

dfcauley · Post by **dfcauley** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:57 pm

My birds won't eat the canned. They only like the fresh. They don't een want the little frozen ears. Picky aren't they?

But you can break a cob into pieces and put the rest in your frig. It keeps a long time.

L in Ontario · Post by **L in Ontario** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:51 pm

I've heard that most if not all canned foods have sulphates in it which is BAD for the birds (at least for parrots). I've checked out the cans at my grocery stores and yep - sulphates is in them. I do not give any canned foods to my parrots or finches.

I've also read that the "less processed" a food is - the better it is for birds. In other words as natural as possible is the way to go.

GOULDYGIRL · Post by **GOULDYGIRL** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:32 pm

I just found out this week my goulds like Kale. Seems like the first veggie they were willing to try. I had made some this week and gave some to my societies who eat everything (god bless them). Today I blanched and tried it with my goulds and they were picking at it all day

Renee

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:50 pm

I feed kale raw,just washed

BillD · Post by **BillD** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:55 pm

Put in some organic cauliflower 'chips' with the bottom leaves, but they didn't seem to like it. Trying the cucumbers now and i'll let you know. Not sure which the Lebanese kind are. I know about english cucumbers and the regular ones we have here in the states.

They did eat up all the Romaine. No trace of it left.

Starting to get some dandelions in my yard. Guess where they are going when I pull them up. No pesticides on them.

I have some henbit and clover starting to grow in my yard. Has anyone offered those?

Post by **Sally** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:16 am

Mine like broccoli, I chop it in the food processor and mix it with my eggfood. I'm not sure about Lebanese cucumbers either, maybe Central Market has them--I just get the regular ones, which my birds like.

I haven't thought about henbit or clover, but they are certainly available this time of year--have to do some research on that. I meant to answer you, Bill, on some other post about the chickweed. The chickweed we get around here is very low-growing, clumps like clover, has tiny white flowers, and the birds just love it.

BillD · Post by **BillD** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:45 am

no worries Sally..

Know that cauliflower isn't one to offer to mine in the future.. I am trying the regular cucumber and I'll let yall know how they like it. My 'kids' are Societies and you have much better and finicky ones. Can't afford to go to Central Market just for 'kid' food. Do you have a Market Street over there?

I think I found what chickweed looks like here in Texas. Looks abit like a little 'chubby' green rose on a stalk. kind of a succulent rose kinda thing with white flowers. I think I know what you are referring to and I have seen it in my yard..I'll post some pics before I offer it to them..

I have some henbit and clover in my yard right now. I'll do some research on it too.. The poor Dandelions will be plucked up and offered soon.

Thanks for the reply Sally..

BillD · Post by **BillD** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 1:47 am

Thanks also B Camp..

I think raw Kale will be better than the Romaine. Is that good with ham hocks boiled up like turnip greens?

B CAMP · Post by **B CAMP** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 10:46 am

Never ate it myself just got for birds

franny · Post by **franny** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:50 pm

BillD wrote:Thanks also B Camp..

I think raw Kale will be better than the Romaine. Is that good with ham hocks boiled up like turnip greens?

It's great cut into shreds or chopped and put in Miso soup. Doesn't go limp, still stays a bit crispy in the soup. Not a strong flavor but so good for you!

BillD · Post by **BillD** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 7:29 pm

Thanks franny..

I love Miso soup. I'll have to try that, but I don't know how to make it. I get the dehydrated stuff from the asian markets.

I may also try it in Tom Yum. Think it would be a nice addition and I do know how to make that.

franny · Post by **franny** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:15 pm

[quote="BillD"]Thanks franny..

I love Miso soup. I'll have to try that, but I don't know how to make it. I get the dehydrated stuff from the asian markets. ...quote]

Way too expensive that way! Get the bean paste (miso) from that same asian market. Comes in light or dark versions. Then you just add it to whatever stock you like, or add water, then toss in whatever veggies you like. Can be quite thick and strong flavoured, or keep it diluted and light.

BillD · Post by **BillD** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:07 pm

Thanks Franny..

I've seen the bean paste, but never picked it up. I know how to make Tom Yum and it sounds similar although quite different. Have you tried Tom Yum?

I'm used to the Miso soup I enjoy in restaurants, but I'll try to experiment abit and let you know.

thanks..