My finches eat green peas... is this okay?

[Brette]

I popped some frozen peas in the microve and cooked them, mashed them up on a small plate and fed them to my finches. This was an act of desperation as they seem to ignore EVERYTHING green and leafy I offer them. To my surprise, they ate the peas. They ignore the pea "shells" and seem to eat the inside.

I've given them to the birds a few times and now i'm wondering if this is a good idea. It seems too good to be true! they're eating something green! Does anyone know of any reason they shouldn't be eating peas?

[lovemyfinch]

I just checked on the FIC and they say that as long as they are cooked it is ok in moderation.

[dfcauley]

My birds also love green peas. They will only eat the inside usually.

[cindy]

I have considered buying the big bags of frozen mixed veggies and cook it up and serve those to the finches. The only thing I was not certain of is the lima bean, is that ok for them to have? I could pick them out if they can't have it.

[lovemyfinch]

I don't see anything about lima beans...however it appears that castor beans and black beans are a no-no

[cindy]

I think I'll remove them to be on the safe side, besides I don't even like them myself!!! Thanks Janine.