Aussie Finch Forum

found this stuff growing around the place. tried it on a few birds and they appear to like it - any ideas on what it is and any long term damage....like poisonous LOL

Looks a bit like barnyard grass ?? One of the seeds in greens and grains from memory.

I really don't know,i haven't seen that one BUT it's milk seed and it costs nothing Craig

gomer wrote:Looks a bit like barnyard grass ?? One of the seeds in greens and grains from memory.

Got it in one, too dark for Shiroe

barnyard grass wildbill .
best fed half/fully ripe as my birds seem to ignore it if its too green.the heads turn brown/red as it ripens and the seed readily falls off the head when its ready.
as gomer said it is a main ingredient in "greens n grains" mixes and the finches love it.
also known as water grass as it grows best with a good soak or even wet feet so its hard to come by this season....

thanks all....might take another trip and while i can get a bit more of it

Looks impressive, my finches would love it too
Any chance someone is willing to mail me some mature seeds??
Will pay for it of course

I wouldnt mind some either if anyone had some spare seed. Will pay postage.

Woody wrote:Looks impressive, my finches would love it too
Any chance someone is willing to mail me some mature seeds??
Will pay for it of course

G'day Woody,mate trying to get any seed into WA is a big No No and probably large fines.

Should be ok for you though Diane.

Craig

Oh dear, hadn't considered that. Oh well, too bad.