22-07-2010, 10:18 AM | #1 |
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Runner Bean Leaves...
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Just wondered if runner bean leaves are ok...My little Hermann's Squirt got hold of one the other week and had a few nibbles and seemed to love it. This was a few weeks ago now and it hasn't seemed to bother him at all and I think I remember reading somewhere that they are ok, but thought I just better check... |
22-07-2010, 10:38 AM | #2 |
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doubt it, it will be high in stuff that isn't good for them probably, like nitrogen or something, never ever heard of them being suitable
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22-07-2010, 10:44 AM | #3 |
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I took in 2 tortoises a few years ago...both pre 1980 imports. both has been given this as a staple diet and they were both quite unhealthy, kidney and liver problems and struggling after hibernation. Its one of those things that a nibble or two will do no harm but en masse is problematic..
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22-07-2010, 07:35 PM | #4 |
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ah no more of that then! Glad he only had a nibble then! Was quite a few weeks ago now and he still seems chirpy so no lasting damage hopefully! He has a very good varied weed diet
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22-07-2010, 08:04 PM | #5 |
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Small amounts won't hurt, if veg leaves are fed be careful they have not been sprayed if from another garden. Runner beans have a good Phosphorus to Calcium ratio 1:1.5, if the potassium levels were'nt too high would be a good torty feed.
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Ah thanks Paul, they definitely weren't sprayed with anything as we're growing them in the garden for our dinner Oh right, thank you for the info, thats really helpful
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