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  1. Hello folks, not been on here for a few years. Just found out about Johnny boy this morning, can't believe it. Myself and John amongst others used to have some good craic on here back in the day and so it continued on Facebook with Johnny still questioning how my whippet was bred and my choice in shirts? lol.  Although I never met Johnny I'll miss him, I know he was one of the good guys.  Rip John x

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    Some of the wildfoods which folks can give there birds.

    I reckon theres nothing better you can give your birds as far as keeping them healthy and in condition, I,ll try my best to give times of year to collect, what part of plants to use and properties of each plant, some descriptions will have ??? as I am unfamiliar with these plants myself but there is some reference of people using these for there birds.Many references to properties and health benefits are from herbal medicine and there effects on human biology but imo will benefit birds in similar ways. Apart from the goodness gained from the plants themselves feeding these is a great way to keep your birds occupied,

    Hopefully this will help some of the folks new to collecting wildfood,

    cheers :thumbs:

     

    coltsfoot - early spring - seeding heads - general tonic

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    alder - Jan - April - catkins and seed cones - protein and oils

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    dandelion - spring - whole plant, birds go mad for seed heads - high vit A, C, B6, iron, magnesium, one of the best conditioners/ tonics

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    chickweed - spring - autumn, can grow all year round however - whole plant - similar properties to dandelion

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    meadowsweet - summer - seeds although worth trying flowers ??? essential oils

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    milkthistle - summer/ autumn - seedheads - anti inflammatory, antioxidant ( hangover cure :D )

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    sowthistle - summer - whole plant - properties similar to dandelions

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    groundsel - early spring - autumn although can grow all year, whole plant/ particularly seeding heads - general conditioner

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    mugwort - summer - seeds/ possibly leaves ??? - essential oils/ tonic

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    ragwort - summer to as late as November - seeding heads - funny one this, toxic to most animals, greatly enjoyed by finches - properties unsure ???

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    dock - summer into winter - seeding heads - one of the best, thought to be a great conditioner for plumage, contains oils which are greatly beneficial, good oils though so birds don't become fat.

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    burdock - late summer through winter - seeding heads - goldfinches are particularly adept getting at the seeds contained in the heads ( burrs ) - calcium, potassium, blood purifier ( powerful antioxidant ), anti inflammatory, fatty oils

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    plantain - summer/ autumn - seeding heads although young leaves may be worth a try ???as they have similar properties to dandelion

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    ash keys - spring - buds enjoyed by bullys - keys hang from tree in winter, unsure which birds feed on these but most likely bullys - properties ???

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    rowan - autumn ( winter has begun when the waxwings have ate the last of the rowan berries ) - for softbills mostly, possibly bullys - high vit C

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    knapweed - summer - seedheads although worth trying flowers as they are high in nectar - general conditioner

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    goatsbeard - summer - seedheads although flowers are high in nectar so maybe worth trying - general conditioner/ healing properties/ preventative

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    shephards purse - summer - seedheads - properties unsure ??? healing properties

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    evening primrose - summer - seeds although young leaves worth a try - essential oils/ acids

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    fat-hen - summer - seeds - protein, vit A, calcium, phosphorus, potassium

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    teasel - autumn winter - seedheads - highly nutritious, anti inflammatory

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    weld - summer/ autumn - a bit obscure this one but probably seed heads and may be worth trying flowers ( high nectar content ) , good reference to be used for enhancing plumage colour ( yellows/ greens ) when fed to birds

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    herb robert - all summer - unfamiliar with this one but reference to bullfinches will eat the buds flowers and stems, also other finches enjoy these ??? essential oils, boosts immune system, preventative

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    blackberries - autumn - superfood, antioxidant, high vit c, omega 3, essential fats etc etc

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    rosehips - late summer/ autumn - antioxidant, vit c, vit a, vit b, fatty acids

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    pyracantha - late autumn/ winter - highly nutritious, birds known to get drunk eating berries

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    cotoneaster - late autumn/ winter- highly nutritious

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    white campion - summer/ early autumn - seeds - similar nutritional value to chickweed

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    red ( pink ) campion - as above

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    charlock ( wild mustard ) summer - seed pods - properties ???

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    hawksbeard - summer - a bit obscure this one - very similar to dandelion so may have similar benefits ???

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    elderberry - late autumn/ winter - berries but worth trying flowers - highly nutritious, high vit c, vit a, vit b, antioxidant

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    persicaria - a bit obscure - most probably seedheads - properties ???

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    if anyone has any more please share :thumbs:

    An excellent informative and well put together article. A must for all bird lovers and enthusiasts. (Very good and so interesting)!

     

    Cheers :thumbs:

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    Absolutely AWESOME!! I recognized the Grey Mare's Tail pic as i was up there not to long ago .. Bloody brilliant pics

    Love the Grey Mares Tail, been up 4 times now, still not made it to White Coomb though with the clag,

    Cheers Andy :thumbs:

    Was a dull,dreary day i went up there Al,was really busy though..have you seen the wild goats up there? I didn't but apparently theres loads up there?

     

    Aye there's a few mate, dull and dreary all the time it seems, cheers

  4. Seen two of his pups rake and kittlerox had at a show nice long backs on them and solid that was about 5 or 6 years ago think they were rakes boys dogs gave them a first just because they travelled the furthest lol nice dogs he keeps

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