Spring flowers

[greencinacheeks]

hello all!!!!

i havent been on in a while....it's been awful!!!...i had strep throat got better then a day later got bad pneumonia...went to the hospital...uhhhh...2 weeks later here i am!!!!


so....spring is around the corner!!! Yay!!!! heres my ????

what are some good/safe flowers that are gonna bloom in a few weeks, that i can give to my FIDS??? a few i particular i am curious about is magnolia blossoms. dogwood flowers, and daffodils....

what do you guys think? my fids already love forsythia flowers!!!

they are a fun "treat" i like to give them!!!

~Nate

[Zoe's Mom]

Popular Edible Flowers

Borage blossoms (Borago officinalis),

Calendula flowers (Calendula officinalis) Sometimes called "poor man's saffron", Carnation flowers (Dianthus caryophyllus), Chamomile flowers (Chamaemilum nobile)Especially good for parrots when calming influence is needed. Chives (Allium schoenoprasum),

Daisies (Bellis perennis)�Yellow and white flowers with light mint or clover flavour.Dandelion flowers (Taraxacum officinale) Older flowers are bitter but my Eclectus parrot does not seem to notice. Also offer the dandelion leaves which are an excellent source of nutrition.
Day lilies (Hemerocallis) Flower buds and blossoms can be consumed at all stages of growth. Note: Many lilies (Lillium species) contain alkaloids and are NOT safe for parrots or people.


Elderberry flowers (Sambucus canadensis) For colds and chills.


Gladiolus (Gladiolus spp)

Hibiscus flowers (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) One of the favorite flowers of most parrot species. Honeysuckle flowers (Japanese Lonicera japonica) Only the Japanese honeysuckle is edible and only the blooms should be used as the berries are extremely poisonous. Offer only the flowers so that no berries on the vines will accidentally be eaten.

Impatiens (Impatiens wallerana)


Johnny-Jump-Up flowers--(Viola tricolor) Leaves are also edible and contain vitamin C.

Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)


Marigolds flowers (Tagetes signata pumila) Milk thistle (Silybum marianum)leaves and seeds which are known for benefits to liver.

Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus)Leaves can be eaten too.

Pansies (Viola X Wittrockiana) Passionflowers (Passifloraceae - passion flower family)Passiflora caerulea and Passiflora edulis are two of the hundreds of varieties. Some vines produce large greenish white and purple blossoms and then orange or purple edible fruit, depending upon the variety of the plant.

Roses (Rosa spp)


Sage (Salvia officinalis)


Other herb flowers�The tiny flowering blooms of the following spices are edible: anise, basil, bee balm, chives, coriander (cilantro), dill, fennel, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
Sunflowers (Helianthus)Mature flowers contain the seed that all parrots find so irresistible! flowers�

Parrots can be offered the flowering blooms of the following trees: Apple, bottlebrush, citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, kumquat), eucalyptus, grevillia, melaleuca, and plum.

Tulips (Tulipa spp.) Vegetable flowers�Butterblossom squash flowers have slight squash taste. Zucchini flowers, podded pea flowers (ornamental peas are poisonous), okra, pumpkin, and runner bean flowers are edible.

Violets (Viola odorata)

[animecouple]

wow how did you get such a good list? and are all these safe for humans.. it looks similar to the lists I'v seen that are good for human consumption!

as for chives? I though anything in the onion family wasnt good for birds.... theflowers have a distinct onion flavor. ..... just curious?

wonderful list though!

[Zoe's Mom]

Originally Posted by animecouple

wow how did you get such a good list? and are all these safe for humans.. it looks similar to the lists I'v seen that are good for human consumption!

as for chives? I though anything in the onion family wasnt good for birds.... theflowers have a distinct onion flavor. ..... just curious?

wonderful list though!

I borrowed it form another site I belong to for eclectus parrots . As far as onions go I believe they are safe in small amounts. I don't feed them so I am really not 100% sure.

[Tinker]

Lucki will sometimes nibble on a bit of chive. I think all my chives are dying off outside now though :(

[Ashling]

i think daffodils are poisonous?

[4HAND]

Sometimes the bulb,root or seedpod can be toxic but the flower is safe.I have not found daffodils,dogwood or magnolias on any safe list.Also be aware that florists treat flowers with chemicals so find a safe flower source.
Tena