Go-to gosling treats? Which are hard no-no’s? Are peas ok??

[lilolilman]

Baby’s first peas!

 

[Goosebaby]

The odd spinach leaf here and there won’t hurt, spinach, chard, and beet greens, particularly older leaves have a higher level of oxalic acid which can prevent calcium absorption, specifically the calcium in the leaves themselves, too much oxalic acid can cause kidney stones too, but as long as it isn’t their whole diet it isn’t harmful and a little now and then is beneficial because of the nutrients in them.
During periods of growth or molting not feeding them is a good idea if you want to err on the cautious side.
The higher the level of oxalic acid within the leaf the more sharp tasting it is, so they’re likely to only want the younger leaves anyway.

A lot of people won’t feed oranges to their birds because of health risks, it can increase iron absorption, but some now and then has a lot of benefits.

A good rule is too much of a good thing is bad thing, it’s true for everyone.

 

[Wawaivy_]

It contains oxalic acid which depletes calcium in bird bones and eggs.

may i know, could this result in having the angel wing syndrome? Because when i first got my birds i didnt really know about alot of things. So when they were kike 2 weeks old i guess i gave them quite alot of brazzilian spinach and wild spinach the rest are fine but i have one with an angel wing. I was wquestioning did we get him like that or is it my fault

 

[Goosebaby]

may i know, could this result in having the angel wing syndrome? Because when i first got my birds i didnt really know about alot of things. So when they were kike 2 weeks old i guess i gave them quite alot of brazzilian spinach and wild spinach the rest are fine but i have one with an angel wing. I was wquestioning did we get him like that or is it my fault

Angel wing is the twisting of the birds wrist bones when they’ve grown too fast and heavy for them to hold straight.

The causes of angel wing is under debate.
Some say it’s caused by a diet too high in protein and carbohydrates, others say it’s caused by genetics.

Personally I think it’s both, I’d never had birds develop it until last year when my Classic Roman Toulouse cross baby started getting it. Her Toulouse buff half siblings didn’t get it, but she was tiny compared to them but had massive wings, the diet which was fine for the them was too much for her tiny body and her wings began to twist, I had to correct them or she would have ended up with angel wing.

 

[lilolilman]

may i know, could this result in having the angel wing syndrome? Because when i first got my birds i didnt really know about alot of things. So when they were kike 2 weeks old i guess i gave them quite alot of brazzilian spinach and wild spinach the rest are fine but i have one with an angel wing. I was wquestioning did we get him like that or is it my fault

@Wawaivy_ dont be so hard on yourself. I’m a new baby bird owner, too, and I’m just doing the best I can. We have to try to be as informed as possible and learn from issues that arise. Sounds like you’re doing quite well with your flock in general.

also, Angel wing can be corrected, no?

 

[Wawaivy_]

@Wawaivy_ dont be so hard on yourself. I’m a new baby bird owner, too, and I’m just doing the best I can. We have to try to be as informed as possible and learn from issues that arise. Sounds like you’re doing quite well with your flock in general.

also, Angel wing can be corrected, no?

Thank you so much for this! In truly appreciate it

 

[tnlobo420]

You can start introducing treats now, it’s always a good idea to start young to try and prevent picky eating from starting.

Whatever they try will probably need to be chopped pretty fine for them to be able to eat right now.
Some things they can try is melon, minced apple, berries, romaine lettuce, carrot shavings, minced corn, peas, minced tomatoes, chopped grapes, peach, plum, and pear.

My geese have always been picky eaters and prefer grass and lettuce to anything else I offer, but you can try feeding other veggies such as carrots, cabbage, or peas.

 

[Goosebaby]

My geese have always been picky eaters and prefer grass and lettuce to anything else I offer, but you can try feeding other veggies such as carrots, cabbage, or peas. Plants in the nightshade family (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant) are toxic and should not be fed.

Tomateo fruit isn’t toxic, green tomato’s are possibly poisonous, the plant more than likely. Some of my (adult) geese have actually eaten my tomateo plants this year when I wasn’t watching them and they’re still alive, however different varieties can have different properties so one breed of tomato may be fine but the next might be poisonous, like star lilies. Repeat exposure could be another issue.

But regular red to black tomatoe fruit are just fine, all of my geese and ducks have eaten them regularly their whole lives including my Pekin Henry who just passed away last year at the age of about 14.

 

[tnlobo420]

Tomateo fruit isn’t toxic, green tomato’s are possibly poisonous, the plant more than likely. Some of my (adult) geese have actually eaten my tomateo plants this year when I wasn’t watching them and they’re still alive, however different varieties can have different properties so one breed of tomato may be fine but the next might be poisonous, like star lilies. Repeat exposure could be another issue.

But regular red to black tomatoe fruit are just fine, all of my geese and ducks have eaten them regularly their whole lives including my Pekin Henry who just passed away last year at the age of about 14.

I was wondering about that when I read it the other day. I primarily raise peacocks and they love tomatoes.. Good to know there is nothing toxic to worry about and nothing specific for geese - thx