Corn on the cob

nelloyello11 · Post by **nelloyello11** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:03 pm

I know it's been discussed before, but I can't seem to find the answer...

Does it need to be cooked first, or can I just put it in raw?

Martie · Post by **Martie** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:07 pm

Nelissa, I put it in raw - they LOVE it!

nelloyello11 · Post by **nelloyello11** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:20 pm

Thanks Martie! I was just saying to my fiancé that I hadn't seen you on lately! I wasn't sure if it was because I have been on a lot and was maybe missing you, or if you hadn't been on. Glad to see you!

Martie · Post by **Martie** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:25 pm

Thanks Nelissa. I've missed being here and am glad to be back! Hope all is well with you and yours.

Lisa · Post by **Lisa** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:42 pm

Martie, I'm very glad you're back too... was thrilled to see you posting again earlier!

I also give it raw but only my canaries and larger birds (like diamond firetails) will touch it. Still, they love it.

Btw, Nelissa... is that a happy birthday cake I see? Happy Birthday!!!!

dcompt · Post by **dcompt** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:46 pm

I give to mine cooked, but that's only because I make them share it with me. I cut off the kernals for myself, but not too closely, and then let them pick the cob clean. I will also give them whole kernal corn (from frozen) either cooked or raw. It's probably not necessary, but I mash that a bit to help break it out from the tough hull. They love corn - it's one of their favorite things.

nelloyello11 · Post by **nelloyello11** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:52 pm

Lisa Thanks!!

I put it in raw for everyone; they're all very interested (except the BCs who aren't interested in trying anything...), but so far only two zebra hens have tried it.

procfamily · Post by **procfamily** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:12 pm

My owls and Green Singers love it raw.

Martie · Post by **Martie** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:42 pm

Lisa wrote: Martie, I'm very glad you're back too...

Thank you, Lisa.

Nelissa, I totally missed the birthday cake! Happy Birthday!

nelloyello11 · Post by **nelloyello11** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 11:02 pm

Thanks Martie!

30 Seconds to Bob · Post by **30 Seconds to Bob** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:11 pm

I cut my raw cobs into six to eight little "wheels", depending on the length of the cob. I make a couple of them extra narrow to fit between cage bars for individually caged birds. For multiple birds, I use thicker pieces laid on their sides on the cage floor. The cut ends usually draw attention and are the first to be picked at. Bob

hmarshall76 · Post by **hmarshall76** » Sun Jun 16, 2013 11:08 pm

My silly birds will NOT touch corn on the cob if it is raw. In fact, they fly to the opposite side of the cage and do their "danger" call if it is raw.

I only have to cook it long enough for the kernels to start turning yellow and then they are all over it like finches on a millet spray. ( or monkeys on a cupcake)

wildbill · Post by **wildbill** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 1:02 am

buy a 1kg packet of frozen corn kernals - not on the cob. small hanful into the microwave for 30 seconds and ready to serve.
diamond firetails love it - but only with young

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