beckerd58
Foraging Degu
Parent to 2 boys and 2 girls degus
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Post by beckerd58 on Apr 20, 2018 17:17:26 GMT
I would love any ideas on veggies, herb and flowers that would add to their food. I am giving them apple and peach tree sticks from trees the died during our freezes. Also apple leaves from the trees that made it thru the two snow events.
Are plum tree/leaves safe?
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 21, 2018 1:00:06 GMT
Yes, plum is safe, leaves and branches.
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 21, 2018 9:56:04 GMT
Kitchen herbs are all good. Veggies aren't usually the best choice but carrot leaves are a good by-product, salad leaves would be good. Flowers like nasturtiums, marigolds, mallow, cornflowers, chamomile etc are good. If you have the space it can be worth cultivating a little wild patch of garden with meadow plants that are degu safe. There are some ideas in this thread: deguworld.proboards.com/thread/8772/safe-plants-herbs-leaves-consumption?page=1 |
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beckerd58
Foraging Degu
Parent to 2 boys and 2 girls degus
Posts: 98
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Post by beckerd58 on Apr 21, 2018 10:00:06 GMT
Kitchen herbs are all good. Veggies aren't usually the best choice but carrot leaves are a good by-product, salad leaves would be good. Flowers like nasturtiums, marigolds, mallow, cornflowers, chamomile etc are good. If you have the space it can be worth cultivating a little wild patch of garden with meadow plants that are degu safe. There are some ideas in this thread: deguworld.proboards.com/thread/8772/safe-plants-herbs-leaves-consumption?page=1Thank you very much. Need that push, worry I might poison someone just needed some direction |
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 21, 2018 10:22:49 GMT
I think you and the degus will enjoy it, it's fabulous for their health and enrichment. There is the delayed gratification thing which can affect keeping the enthusiasm going, but if you grow things that you would like to have in your garden anyway then I think it's win-win. If you want us to check for safety of any particular plant, just ask. You may run into issues with there being less info for America and the Texas climate, but I'm sure there are still lots of things you could try. Do bear in mind that common names can vary between Europe and USA, so double check that what you think of as a daisy, for example, is what we mean. Have you seen this American safe plant list? octodons.exotenhaus.ch/index.php/Herbs If you have a look through this, you may find some already growing wild that you could try. |
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beckerd58
Foraging Degu
Parent to 2 boys and 2 girls degus
Posts: 98
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Post by beckerd58 on Apr 21, 2018 20:19:36 GMT
I think you and the degus will enjoy it, it's fabulous for their health and enrichment. There is the delayed gratification thing which can affect keeping the enthusiasm going, but if you grow things that you would like to have in your garden anyway then I think it's win-win. If you want us to check for safety of any particular plant, just ask. You may run into issues with there being less info for America and the Texas climate, but I'm sure there are still lots of things you could try. Do bear in mind that common names can vary between Europe and USA, so double check that what you think of as a daisy, for example, is what we mean. Have you seen this American safe plant list? octodons.exotenhaus.ch/index.php/Herbs If you have a look through this, you may find some already growing wild that you could try. Moletteuk, thank you for the link I don't know what are safe except dandelion. The rest is guessing. But like so many things to do with degu we educate ourselves (with the help of otherwise). These little guys sure are different then a cat |
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 23, 2018 15:45:52 GMT
That list should help you, maybe you can find an online guide to help you indentify local plants, or find a book that covers the local area, or a keen gardener will know what the local 'weeds' are. Fresh grass and dandelion are a good place to start, both very beneficial. Let me know how you get on  |
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beckerd58
Foraging Degu
Parent to 2 boys and 2 girls degus
Posts: 98
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Post by beckerd58 on Apr 24, 2018 0:29:39 GMT
Not sure how this will work out but I planted Timothy hay on Sat. I'm preparing the soil for vegetables. In Houston we never know what the weather will bring. I lost a apple and peach tree this past month. With Hurricane Harvey (8/17) bring over 40 inches of rain in our area and then this winter having two snow events (as much of a rarity at 40"+ of rain) my garden will be interesting!
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