Talk about bird illnesses and other bird health related issues. Seeds, pellets, fruits, vegetables and more. Discuss what to feed your birds and in what quantity. Share your recipe ideas.
Yes, kale and collard greens have good levels of beta-carotene BUT kale is VERY high in sorbitol (which can cause diarrhea -and I know this for a fact because I can't eat it)` and collard greens are VERY high in oxalic acid (which inhibits calcium absorption -always a problem with captive birds). When assessing the nutritional value of food items, you need to look at the whole thing...