Edible plants in aviary

[LemurFox]

What about bee balm? That's a rapid growing semi invasive that should be able to keep repopulating their aviary

Thanks. I was not sure if that one was safe, but I will definitely plant some of that. The purple one goes crazy.

 

[el dorado quail]

Thanks. I was not sure if that one was safe, but I will definitely plant some of that. The purple one goes crazy.

I'm not sure if it is either but it is an herb so...? Try a quick google

 

[Fishkeeper]

"Herb" basically just means that some parts of this plant can be dried for some use. It's not a guarantee of safety. Keep in mind that humans eat a LOT of things that other animals can't. Examples are onions, garlic, chocolate, caffeine, and the fact that many of us are lactose tolerant into our adulthood.

 

[Little Jerry Seinfeld]

Thanks. I was not sure if that one was safe, but I will definitely plant some of that. The purple one goes crazy.

I've fed it to my chickens, not a whole lot though...
I have some growing now that when its bigger i had planned to feed to my Q's, if it makes them sick I'll let you all know.
Found this: says its safe for chickens, whats safe for chickens is usually or even always safe for quail right??

https://104homestead.com/chicken-safe-plants/

That list reminded me iforgot to mention, mt quail and chickens LOVE elm seeds and leaves, it grows abundantly by our ditches and sprouts everywhere, i give them it alot.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/herbs-flowers-and-weeds-for-chickens.67493/

 

[LemurFox]

I'm not sure if it is either but it is an herb so...? Try a quick google

I giggled a lot before posting and found extensive lists of safe vs not safe plants, but they were missing the questionable plants listed in my original post. Ie. Catnip is not good for quail, but other mints are fine.

 

[el dorado quail]

I giggled a lot before posting and found extensive lists of safe vs not safe plants, but they were missing the questionable plants listed in my original post. Ie. Catnip is not good for quail, but other mints are fine.

Cool stuff. Are you adding cover shrubs grasses too? Sorry if you said you are already I lurked through like 30 threads last night

 

[LemurFox]

Cool stuff. Are you adding cover shrubs grasses too? Sorry if you said you are already I lurked through like 30 threads last night

I am planning on adding different ornamental grasses in there too. Perhaps some slow growing clumping bamboo too.

 

[el dorado quail]

I am planning on adding different ornamental grasses in there too. Perhaps some slow growing clumping bamboo too.

Nice. Im going to do some manzanita, rosemary, and other little shrubs. Also going to try some meadow grass and or clover sections...probably will get instantly devoured

 

[ChristineR]

Lavender? They seem pretty shrubby and hardy. I've been trying to think of things that mimic sage brush type cover.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Read through before posting I do cut dandelions for my silky only coop with a wood floor
they are unable to go outside but in tractor (spend allot of time broody) I have for them as we have three outside cats that think they are food