Can Degus Eat These Herbs/Flowers?

[Boz]

Hey everyone! I was wondering, can degus eat these herbs?

Thyme
Fennel
Rosemary
Oregano
Lavender
Chives
Sage


or these flowers?

Apple flowers
Aster
Bachelor's Buttons
Cockscomb
Daisy
Dandelion
Fuschia
Gardenia
Hosta
Hyssop
Lavender
Lilac
Pansy
Nasturtiums
Sweet Pea
Sunflower
Violet
Zinnia

Thanks!

[deguconvert]

Some of them are OK, others I am not sure about. Here is a list that we have in a thread at the top of this board, called treats and other edibles for degus (or something close to that anyway). There are TONS of different ideas and things listed there, but I will copy over the list of herbs etc for you here so that you can compare.

List of safe herbs/plants/flower/seeds for degus ! By NightWishRaven
« Thread Started Today at 2:42pm »

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After doing a lot of research and translating paragraphs and texts from German to English...I have accumulated a list of degu safe ingredients.
These ingredients are the basis of degu diet in many eastern European countries. Since degu food in the UK, USA and Canada is quite different and since very little information can be found on supplementing the diet of our degus...I though providing you with a list of safe herbs/plants/flowers and seeds might prove helpful.

I must admit, I did not know what many of these plants, herbs or flowers were...so I google them and in (...) specified what the ingredient is or what part is to be used.
Ex: Milk Thistle (Flower)

Some of you might be surprised to hear that many of these herbs and flowers have medicinal purposes. Several of these ingredients are actually used to create vitamins and natural remedies/anti-poisons and antidotes.

List of herbs/plants/flowers/seeds safe for degus :

Dandelion leaves
Dandelion flower
Grass
Meadow Grass
Echinacea (Flower)
Coltsfoot
Parsley
Daisy Flower
Rose Petals
Raspberry leaves
Stawberry leaves
Blackberry leaves
Birch leaves
Hazelnut leaves
Dill
Basil
Marigold flowers
Chamomile flowers
Dandelion roots
Pea flakes
Pumpkin seeds
Sage
Yarrow (Plant Flower)
Parley stems
Spitz and plantain (Plant/Flower)
Lemon Balm (Plant)
Oat Hay
Bean flakes
Grass seeds
Canary seeds
Mint
Jerusalem artichokes*(Flower)
Hibiscus (Flower)
Milk Thistle (Flower)
Stinging Nettle (Herb/Plant)
Red Clover
Honey Grass
Lady's Mantle (Plant/Flower)
Fence Vetch (Plant/Flower)
Crested dog's tail (Grass)
Perennial Ryegrass
Italian Ryegrass
Kentucky Bluegrass
Alsike Clover
Cumin
Cow Parsley
Fescue (Grass)



There you go!!! Lots to chose from on there!!