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I could hardly get out of the aviary before this......

My yard is FULL of chickeed! One of the weeds I don't mind....the chickens and finches love it

Yes... it is really great this time of the year. Once it gets hot... it's gone

Wow, the birds look like they are having a blast at the salad bar!!! Such a plethora of vibrant colors -- gorgeous!!! Have you tried transplanting some of the chickweed in a shady spot of your garden? I just grabbed a bunch and tossed it under trees and various parts of my garden where there is shade -- the chickweed will easily root if thrown on the grown and watered. They grow excellent in shady areas (side of house, under trees, etc). I noticed this way, they last year round. I'm going to pick some tomorrow and feed my birds as well. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous picture.

Some happy birds indeed

I keep meaning to get some seeds to grow some myself for the birds
Does it just grow naturally in your yard or do you plant it specifically for the birds?

dfcauley wrote:I could hardly get out of the aviary before this......

What kind of vegetables? I love the coloful photo

nixity wrote:I keep meaning to get some seeds to grow some myself for the birds
Does it just grow naturally in your yard or do you plant it specifically for the birds?

It grows everywhere. It's honestly considered a noxious weed for most gardeners. You should have no problem finding it if you take walks around the neighborhood.

Example:
Credit: http://courses.missouristate.edu/pbtrew ... ckweed.htm (Missouri State University)



Credit: http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/weeklypics/6-11-07.html (Purdue University)

Purple -- It's not a vegetable. It is a common weed, like dandelion, that birds absolute LOVE.

Mine love the chickweed too! Ours grew all winter long so my finches were very happy indeed! Great photos of your beautiful birds!!! FYI it's great to throw into our human salads too.

bugaboo5 wrote:

nixity wrote:I keep meaning to get some seeds to grow some myself for the birds
Does it just grow naturally in your yard or do you plant it specifically for the birds?

It grows everywhere. It's honestly considered a noxious weed for most gardeners. You should have no problem finding it if you take walks around the neighborhood.

Example:
Credit: http://courses.missouristate.edu/pbtrew ... ckweed.htm (Missouri State University)



Credit: http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu/ppdl/weeklypics/6-11-07.html (Purdue University)

Purple -- It's not a vegetable. It is a common weed, like dandelion, that birds absolute LOVE.

I am not sure if we have that much in CO as it is too cold. But I will look for them or get some seeds and grow them in door .... Thanks

nixity wrote:I keep meaning to get some seeds to grow some myself for the birds
Does it just grow naturally in your yard or do you plant it specifically for the birds?

Unfortunately it is all over my yard anywhere there is shade. It doesn't grow in the hot sun. My husband teases me when we cut the grass because it looks untidy when I won't let him cut the chickweed.

I don't think I could rid my yard of chickweed if I tried. I gave up on a perfectly manicured yard years ago. My "grass" is really just assorted weeds. We call it the birds salad bar.

Chickweed?? Is that like the green millet type seeds that grow? I threw some birds seed down last year and have something growing up this year from the seeds birds did not eat. Just wondering.

finchmix22 wrote:Chickweed?? Is that like the green millet type seeds that grow? I threw some birds seed down last year and have something growing up this year from the seeds birds did not eat. Just wondering.

No... that is no the same thing as chickweed. But... chickweed will take over your yard and grow on absolutely anything. Today while I was working in my yard I literally pulled some up that was growing on TOP of some bark. Goodness!!!

I think we have that down here...not sure. Donna it looks like they love it. I remember the picture you posted of the big dandelion clump, that was huge!