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Post by bouncy on Mar 12, 2016 13:55:17 GMT
Thanks for getting back - not too late, because I thought better safe than sorry, especially after the toast and blackcurrant jam incident!
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Post by uglibug on Apr 6, 2016 20:27:55 GMT
Just introduced everyone to fresh dill, and just wow. We gave them one stalk each and in two out of three cages, it was gone in seconds!! How much is it OK for them to have in one go?
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Post by deguconvert on Apr 7, 2016 16:27:47 GMT
Well, like any fresh green, it can cause diarrhea, so be moderate. As their bodies get used to it, they can have more. But as they get used to it, they might not eat it as enthusiastically either, so space it out with other tidbits and yummies, and they will enjoy it just as much each time.
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 7, 2016 17:03:03 GMT
It does have some medicinal properties so I wouldn't feed it freely right away, perhaps you could offer two stalks per cage tonight and increase again tomorrow.
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Post by winic1 on Apr 7, 2016 22:58:09 GMT
Are you sure tulip petals are not safe? The local wildlife, squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, gophers, deer, all eat them like they are candy. The leaves, too. Nothing above ground left. they are evidently delicious.
Daffodils are poisonous. Every last bit from the tips of the roots to the tips of the flowers. Nothing eats the daffodils. At least not twice.
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Post by moletteuk on Apr 8, 2016 14:48:50 GMT
Well, tulips definitely contain toxins, but it's most concentrated in the bulb and least in the petals. They are known to have caused issues in humans and animals, but at the same time small animals are known to eat the leaves and flowers, so it must be down to concentration and quantity eaten. I guess you could try a very small amount if you wanted to, but bear in mind that there is a chance the local wildlife has built up some kind of tolerance.
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Post by jriggins on Jun 17, 2016 18:36:11 GMT
I almost bought some watercress seeds today, I wish I had! So I'm wondering if degus can have catmint? It's related to catnip but it's in the mint family.
Also when do you pick dill to give it to them? Someone sold me 15 small dill plants but I've never grown it before. Should I wait until it flowers, or just anytime?
Thanks!
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Post by Maravilla on Jun 17, 2016 18:49:46 GMT
Catmint is okay. Dill you can give any time, I would not wait until it flowers as degus prefer fresh, young plants.
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Post by Emziedee on Jun 22, 2016 10:36:46 GMT
Ok I've officially become crazy rodent lady. I asked a tree surgeon what tree he was pruning and then told him its for my rodent and he looked at me like I was a few biscuits short of a packet lol.
Nevertheless, it's a lime tree and have just checked that it is Degu safe but now I'm embarrassed to go back and ask for a couple of branches LOL
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Post by moletteuk on Jun 23, 2016 10:14:46 GMT
Go back! You'll get used to the embarassment...well maybe not entirely, I just keep my head down when I am out collecting plants!
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Post by bouncy on Jun 23, 2016 11:44:22 GMT
Yeah, go back! I raid the bin at the Bike shop for loo rolls for my gerbils (it's a bucket, and that's the only thing in there), and have nicked apple wood in the past  |
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Post by Emziedee on Jun 23, 2016 22:25:42 GMT
Hahaha we have become foragers for our foragers
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Post by Emziedee on Jul 1, 2016 8:34:16 GMT
Ooh lucky I didn't get the lime branches, I've read that it's not safe now? Frustrating that there are conflicting advice on the net, think I'll just stick with Apple!
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Post by moletteuk on Jul 2, 2016 12:44:35 GMT
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Post by Emziedee on Jul 2, 2016 14:25:47 GMT
Thanks moletteuk. I downloaded a great app the other day which helps identify British trees! I can then take a couple of leaves or a twig here and there once I've I.D'd it to be safe  |
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Post by feffie on Jul 2, 2016 20:20:30 GMT
Can you let me know what the app is please? Been looking for one for ages!
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Post by Emziedee on Jul 2, 2016 23:59:10 GMT
feffie sure! It's called 'Tree ID - British tree identification'
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Post by degumum on Jul 19, 2016 9:35:45 GMT
My Degu's also hate anything fresh, (veggies, flowers and herbs) I tried Apple leaves - fresh off the tree (just gave them a wash) and they loved them! Tried fresh strawberry leaves and they fought over them! Trying to find out if they can have fresh grape vine, if anyone knows?? I think tree leaves is their thing!
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Post by moletteuk on Jul 19, 2016 16:32:22 GMT
Yes, grape wood and leaves are OK.
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Post by uglibug on Aug 7, 2016 8:08:56 GMT
Sorry if this has been asked before, but can our crew eat strawberry leaves? Our strawberries are coming to the end of their season, so was wondering about giving some of the leaves to the furbabies.
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