Flowers and Herbs

[ajandj]

I've found a whole list of flowers and herbs that are safe for beardies. The only thing l don't know is how often they can be fed. Here's the list l found.
Flowers & plants:
rose petals, dandelions, dahlias, hibiscus, nasturtiums, alfalfa, astible, baby tears, basil - leaves & flowers , Chinese lantern - flowers, Carnations - petals, Chamomile, English, Clover, Day lilies, Dracaena, Fennel, Ficus - leaves, Geranium - flowers & leaves, Grape - leaves & fruit, Impatiens, Hollyhock, Lavender, Mint, Oregano, Pansies - flowers, Phlox, Rosemary - leaves & flowers, Spider plant - leaves (sap may irritate) Split leaf philodendron - leaves, Squash flowers, Thyme - leaves & flowers, Yucca - flowers, Wandering Jew - leaves (sap may irritate)

Anyone know?

 

[Brett]

http://carolinadesignerdragons.com/common/docs/food_list.pdf

 

[ajandj]

Brett, i use that guide as if it were a bible. But it doesn't list alot of flowers/herbs i am interested in.
My daughter and i are making a beardie friendly garden. It's only going to have things that are known to be safe for them to eat. We've already planted endive, pansy, nasturtiums, carrots, rocket

I have seeds from Carnation, baby tears, geranium, lavander and thyme. Oh and l have roses as well. None of these are listed there, but are elsewhere on the net

 

[Jp]

Very cool! It sounds like u will definitely have a variety to work with for his ''menu.'' If you are unsure about safe amounts then keep portions small, what the dragon discards or doesn't eat, remove from its diet.

 

[Brett]

I know there not all listed. Id stick with your stables mustard collards turnips greens and kale and use the others as treats

 

[ajandj]

this is the site i got the list from. I've just emailed them for more info
http://www.lovebeardies.com/information/bearded_dragon_food_and_nutrition.html#supplements

 

[Brett]

Ya if you look at it. It has those things under the Feed occassionally

 

[ajandj]

have you tried rocket salad or corriander they are good to grow and they love them. Some also like the greens from the carrot tops . Dandilions are also good jsut make sue that there are no pestasides or other things sprayed on the food

I have dandelions by the bucket in my yard and my mums, Yoda loves them and the kids love to pick them.
As l said, i have rocket and carrots planted, both of these Yoda loves too. Carrots and carrot greens.

 

[ajandj]

that's cool, l do the same thing

 

[ajandj]

hahah, l do most of my post/ reading at about 4.30am here. House is quiet, kids in bed.. insomnia plays a part too.