SHOULD I GIVE THEM GREENS?

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what should i feed my zebs and stars ,? i give them cuttle egg n bix, soft food , and seed , but not to sure what greens to feed them , any ideas>?
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Spinach,Lebanese Cucumber, Sow Thistle, Green seeding heads....
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with the leb cucuber should i remove the seeds?
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No...depending on how many birds you have you can cut it length ways for a lot of birds or smaller portions for fewer birds
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sorry just one more question with the sow thisle what do i give them just the flower
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some birds will nibble on most of the plant others just leaves and or new shoots and flowers...make sure it hasn't been sprayed with pesticides though :thumbup:
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just gave them some spin and leb cue , seeing if they have some :D i think they will enjoy it
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