is Fennel/Anise leaves safe for birds?

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is Fennel/Anise leaves safe for birds?

Post by fpt » Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:52 am

Is it safe to feed the canaries with Fennel/Anise leaves? Thanks.
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Re: is Fennel/Anise leaves safe for birds?

Post by debbie276 » Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:30 am

I've heard of songbirds eating the seed but not the leaves. One site I found said Anise is said to be poisonous to some birds such as pigeons.

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Re: is Fennel/Anise leaves safe for birds?

Post by fpt » Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:13 am

Thank you very much debbie276. Will do as advice. (When in doubt, do without) :D
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