They have adapted to such a diet which is very rich in fibre by virtue of a longer-than-usual digestive tract. They are not obligate frugivores, but as much as 80% of their wild diet is reported to be fruit in some ecological studies. In the wild they are canopy feeders, eating many fruits, nuts, and seeds of rainforest plants. So how can we possibly know the dietary requirements of all the species of birds held in captivity? We can not!! We must base the art of feeding our avian charges on the science that has been done, and make rational decisions about things which are not yet known.Įclectus parrots are specialists amongst the parrots, and the generalisations we make for other parrots do not always apply to Eclectus parrots. High fibre content.Even in the case of humans, dogs, and cats (species which have been extensively studied) absolute knowledge about all nutrient requirements are not even close to being known. We have tried it and it does work.Ī good source of Vitamin C, Folic acid and Iron. He recommended applying a dusting of lime to the soil in early winter over the area set aside for runner beans the next year, so that it would get washed into the topsoil by the winters rain. Percy Thrower thought that the main cause was slightly acid soil. Keep picking regularly or any pods left will soon run to seed and prevent new growth and shorten the cropping season. For optimum crop, place canes 30-45cm (12-18") apart with 3 beans planted per cane. Alternatively circular plantings can be made with canes joined at the centre to form a wigwam.
Place a support cane at each planting station. Seedlings sown underglass should be gradually hardened off before planting outside in late May to the above spacing, once all risk of frost has past. Sow 2-3 seeds every 20-30cm(8-12in) apart with rows spaced 60cm (24in) apart.
Outside sowings can be made from May onwards into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep. Early sowings can be made underglass at a temperature of 16☌, sow 3 seeds per 8cm (3in) pot filled with seed sowing compost.
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