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09-26-2009, 12:10 AM
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Star Fruit (Carambola)
Hi everyone,
My mom has a beautiful star fruit tree that is bearing well! I offer the fruit to my birds and they love it but was wondering if the flowers were edible? Does anyone know if Star Fruit flowers are safe for birds? I tried looking it up but I could not find a website that mentioned the blooms of the fruit. I would assume they are safe but will not offer it until I am sure. Thanks.. Sitara
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09-26-2009, 01:35 AM
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Star fruit should be fine to offer. My birds didn't care much for it and I don't think it has much flavor but your birds might enjoy it.
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09-26-2009, 06:01 AM
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A Little of This OR Too Much Of That
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09-26-2009, 02:26 PM
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I have fed star fruit to my birds, and have tasted it myself - not much flavor, but then it wasn't home grown, and that might make a big difference, picked when ripe and flavorful. I don't know about the flowers, but my method is "when in doubt, don't".
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09-26-2009, 04:11 PM
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Thanks for the responses.
Mine are very flavorful and sweet/tangy. I will hold off on the flowers then until I am sure whether they are safe or not.
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09-28-2009, 06:08 PM
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Just came across this. Didn't know star fruit was on the list, but it *should* be safe in small quantities. (I'm assuming) Fed in large quantities, it could potentially be harmful.
Oxalate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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09-29-2009, 01:13 AM
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Thanks Monica. That is very good to know. My Ekkie loves star fruit.
All those little details about food that can just slip by......
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