I agree. Just beautiful.Thank you Sabine. [emoji3]
I agree. Just beautiful.Thank you Sabine. [emoji3]
Aw I hope they all thrive.These pictures were put on Facebook today by the manager of the wildlife rescue, so I thought I’d share some of my charges today
One of my favourites... the baby crow
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Hungry goldfinches
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Great T-it
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Yellow wagtail
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Swift
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What beautiful markings, I thought I heard a cuckoo the other day, they used to be quite common around here but sadly rarely heard these days.And I did get to feed the cuckoo... every 20 minutes for about 6 hours. To be fair, I tried him on some mealworms and he started trying to feed himself with those
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I tried Lola with some globe artichoke but he turned his nose up at that.But....Artichokes are pretty expensive compared to cactus tuna...
But, Tort Table says yes -
There are no known hazards with either the Globe Artichoke or its close relative, the Cardoon, and tortoises can safely eat all parts of the plant.
- Common Name: Globe Artichoke (Cardoon)
- Latin Name: Cynara scolymus; Cynara cardunculus
- Family Name: Asteraceae/Compositae
N.B. Do not confuse with Jerusalem Artichoke, which is closely related to the Sunflower.
Louisiana has been on our news and looks like you are having a real battering there, Tricia, hope you your family and torts all stay safe!It’s been a while since I’ve been on. Been busy with the move and getting the house and yard in order. Right now we are preparing for TS or Hurricane Barry. He is arriving here in just a few hours. We’ve enjoyed the wind today but nervous about the coming rain. Right now I’m sitting on the back porch listening to the frogs. They are predicting close to 20” of rain d. for our area. We’ve already boxed up the torts and put them in the house. I had a lot of picking up to do around the yard to make sure we don’t have anything dangerously flying around. I hope everyone in his path stays safe.
Like your legs do or your torts?I love how they have there legs splayed out, just like mine do
I bought 2 in Aldi a few years ago, they are in large pots and have survived the winters, not had big blooms on them yet though.I want to start growing hibiscus but I’ve got no idea where to start, what type to get and how much space I’d need.
Do they put chemicals on them?I bought 2 in Aldi a few years ago, they are in large pots and have survived the winters, not had big blooms on them yet though.
I expect so but I cleaned roots and repotted them in bigger pots with chemical free soil, you can't feed them for at least a year then. but as they weren't that big when bought they needed that time to grow anyway. I bought them with the future in mind, I don't think any you buy now will be ready for a good couple of years.Do they put chemicals on them?
Aren't they all. Bettas are so pretty. I'm glad I tried an aquarium. Here's hoping I can keep him for many years.He is gorgeous.
I'm going to buy one artichoke and try grating one of the "leaves" on top of Saphire's salad. He might like it. I like the veggies that I can buy 1 or 2 of so they can be fresh. I may even try my little food chopper that's electric and make a mash to mix into some of his salad.I expect so but I cleaned roots and repotted them in bigger pots with chemical free soil, you can't feed them for at least a year then. but as they weren't that big when bought they needed that time to grow anyway. I bought them with the future in mind, I don't think any you buy now will be ready for a good couple of years.
Globe artichokes £1 in Morrisons last time I was in there - if your babies are big enough to try that and won't choke on them.
This is getting even more interesting. I've always loved the purple wild thistle for drying the flowers then using them in arrangement.Globe artichoke (Cardoon) is the flower of a thistle and is safe to feed.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=128&c=8#.XSmLK7LTWf0
Jerusalem artichoke is a potato-like tuber that may not be fed. The leaves and flowers may be fed in moderation.
https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=562&c=8#.XSmK6bLTWf0
I might give artichokes a try, thanks LynI expect so but I cleaned roots and repotted them in bigger pots with chemical free soil, you can't feed them for at least a year then. but as they weren't that big when bought they needed that time to grow anyway. I bought them with the future in mind, I don't think any you buy now will be ready for a good couple of years.
Globe artichokes £1 in Morrisons last time I was in there - if your babies are big enough to try that and won't choke on them.
Scam or not...that was a really cute puppy. I wish I could do a dog but I can't. I do enjoy looking at their pictures though. I also like playing with or petting all my family members dogs. They are like my grandchildren...I can spoil them for a little bit then send them home.I am not looking to get the pup. I just thought it was so adorable I needed to share LOL. One thing in their benefit though is the day before she had posted the same pictures and a couple more saying she had two and now she just says she has one available.
Thank you Lyn. [emoji3]A belated happy Birthday to you Carol.
So sorry I missed the day but hope you had a lovely time!!
Lol. Very true. But you try getting a tortoise to do what you tell it too.A bit like a tortoise enclose with a camera in it !
Thank you Cathie. [emoji3]I agree. Just beautiful.
[emoji23] [emoji23]Like your legs do or your torts?