Diet Questions

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Lithium
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Diet Questions

Post by Lithium » Wed Jul 17, 2013 3:17 am

I have a couple questions about things to feed my birds. Is red leaf and green leaf lettuce good for my budgies and finches? And is the little membrane thing between the egg and the egg shell on a hard boiled egg safe to give to them?

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Re: Diet Questions

Post by debbie276 » Wed Jul 17, 2013 5:41 am

Yes and most definitely. :D

The lettuce you don't want to give your birds is iceburg, there is nothing in it of any value.
The entire egg is safe and very good for your bird to eat, egg, membrane and shell.
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https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56

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Re: Diet Questions

Post by Lithium » Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:26 am

Okay, thanks. I'll add some lettuce to the veggie mix I made yesterday. And is red kale good for them? I had never even heard of red kale until I saw some while getting some veggies yesterday.

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Re: Diet Questions

Post by debbie276 » Wed Jul 17, 2013 6:34 am

Here's the link the the nutrition area on the Finch Information Center for safe and toxic foods:
http://www.finchinfo.com/diet/safe_toxi ... _foods.php

Even some safe foods should be fed in moderation so it's best to check. Kale is one of those to fed in moderation. Not sure about red kale.
Debbie
long time breeder of lady gouldians:
Green
SF Pastel (SF Yellow)
Pastel (Yellow)
Blue
SF Pastel Blue (SF Yellow Blue)
Pastel Blue (Yellow Blue)

GREAT articles on avian lighting:
https://mickaboo.org/confluence/downloa ... ummary.pdf
http://www.naturallighting.com/cart/sto ... sc_page=56

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Re: Diet Questions

Post by Lithium » Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:22 am

Okay, thanks.

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