Topic: Nettle Picking.......Ouch (Read 543 times)

ChrisnJulie · « **on:** May 02, 2011, 06:50:35 PM »

We've been picking nettles today and making a brew with them for Teddy . I gave them a good wash , put them in a glass jug and bruised them with a wooden spoon and then poured boiling water over them . Left them to sit in water til its gone cool and then strain .
Left overs are being frozen to be used as and when .

All thats left to do is to try it on our 'guinea pig'........Teddy come here .

lovebirds · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2011, 07:12:08 PM »

great idea, I should go and pick some nettle tops too while they are still nice and young

ChrisnJulie · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2011, 07:55:39 PM »

Success , Teddy likes his nettle tea . Doesnt smell too nice but if he likes it and its good for him , I'll make it while I can (while the nettles are young)

lovebirds · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:30:32 PM »

that is great. I've been giving Digby chamomile with manuka honey after his stressful vet days, but have a box of nettle and fennel tea in the cupboard, will try him with that tomorrow. But I agree, it smells yucky

lizduncan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2011, 10:19:58 PM »

Ouch.. Sounds like thick globves were needed for that one.

Glad he likes it

Lesley · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:20:07 AM »

Flint won't eat fresh dandelion so I made 'tea' with some leaves yesterday and added it to his mash in the evening.

It didn't smell very nice but he scoffed his dinner so hopefully its one way of getting their goodness into him!

claire+Bella · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 02:44:44 PM »

bella loves dandelions, is there a limit of how many they can have? can they eat nettles or just have the juice? if so do u just clean them thoroughly?

Liz · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:02:26 PM »

Can't post a link coz I'm on the phone but irina said in digbys thread that they shouldn't have too many. There is something in them that shouldn't be eaten in large quantities. I'll try and find the post later and put up a link

Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:11:42 PM »

Here's a couple Liz

Nettles in this one http://www.africangreyparrotcentre.co.uk/african-grey-forum/african-grey-diet/things-to-feed-in-august/msg109282/#msg109282

Dandelions http://www.africangreyparrotcentre.co.uk/african-grey-forum/african-grey-diet/dandelions/

Liz · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:15:24 PM »

It was the post in parrot talk where irina told us that digby was ill. Geoff mentioned dandelion for liver problems and irina replied.

Off to have a look now

Liz · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:20:58 PM »

http://www.africangreyparrotcentre.co.uk/african-grey-forum/health-issues/wow-what-a-week!/

Got it. About half way down the first page. Doesn't actually mention quantities

Tatty · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:25:38 PM »

Dandelions are also known as "pee-pee en lit" , "wet the bed" and" tooth of lion".
Diuretic- I would think with liver and kidney problems should be used under vet advice ?

Donna

lovebirds · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:34:39 PM »

I don't think you can overdose on fresh dandelions much, the caution should be taken with extracts and dried stuff, and i would have thought with the root, when there is liver disease of course (or, as you say Donna, have a chat with a vet), but a couple of leaves here and there won't do any harm, dandelion is a very safe herb.

I am giving a few sips of dandelion tea to Digby once in a few days now.
what I meant in my other post is that for Digby right now dandelion won't be of much help and if he was seriously ill I was risking to give him dehydration, but he really seems fine in himself, hence a bit of tea is good for him, I believe.

lizduncan · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:15:10 PM »

Right. Thanks for clearing that up

Angie. · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:29:15 AM »

Which part of the dandilion can you give them and also what kind of nettles? once i know think i will try G-g with them

claire+Bella · « **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2011, 06:48:24 AM »

all parts of the dandelion are ok even the roots, as for nettles i think that you have to put them in boiling water and good rinse, im sure irina will confirm this

karen (bella;s mum) · « **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2011, 11:27:36 AM »

Ive not tried bella with dandeliions, but im always on the hunt for them for my rabbit, so im going to get some, and try her

lovebirds · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:02:44 PM »

yeah, flowers, roots and leaves are all fine for dandelions.
As for nettles - the stinging kind

As Claire said you would need to either pour boiling water over it, or chop it very finely, or freeze it, or dry it to get rid of the sting.

geffsgrey · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:07:42 PM »

They are suprisingly tasty, full of iron.

karen (bella;s mum) · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2011, 12:08:07 PM »

I know exactly how to do the nettles, remember im a hugh fearnley whittingstall stalker

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