Kelp hep

Hope · Post by **Hope** » Wed May 02, 2007 10:49 pm

I read I should give my gouldian kelp, what form is the best? Do I mix it in other food? Is it okay for the other breeds of finches I have in the same cage?

Does anyone feed their birds corn? Since summer is coming, can I give them raw corn on the cob or should I cook it? How about squash, do I need to cook it or is shredded raw squash fine?

Post by **Hilary** » Wed May 02, 2007 10:54 pm

I use both liquid kelp (one drop per 2 cups of water twice a week) and kelp powder or granules (in a treat cup, left in their cages).

Hopefully somebody else can speak to the corn and squash!

Crystal · Post by **Crystal** » Thu May 03, 2007 12:08 am

Winter squash is fine (raw or cooked), corn is okay in moderation and should be cooked to decrease the activity of the protease inhibitors it contains.

http://www.finchinfo.com/diet/safe_toxi ... _foods.php

ocalona · Post by **ocalona** » Thu May 03, 2007 2:58 pm

Crystal, I just love you!

You always seem to have the right answers to questions, no matter what they are about. You are just cool in my book!