VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

GREEN LEAVE FEEDING

• Birds can also be fed green plant materials.
• Chick–weed, dandelion leaves, carrot tops, kale, and spinach are good choices that can be fed.
• Care must be taken not to feed too much green plant material because it may cause diarrhoea; this is especially true if the bird is not used to green plant material.
• Green material must be thoroughly washed to remove any residue of pesticides or other chemicals.
• If green foods are taken directly from the refrigerator, they should be allowed to warm to room temperature before being offered.