Greens are especially important for Vitamins A & K. Dark Greens should make up a majority of your chop's volume. Here is a list of some suggestions but it is by no means all inclusive. Before feeding check to make sure it's bird-safe.
Beetroot & Greens
Bok Choy (Pak Choy)
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot (including the tops)
Cavolo Nero
Celeriac
Chard
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chinese Cabbage
Courgette
Cress
Dandelion Greens (high Calcium)
Endive
French & Runner Beans (cooked)
Greater Plantain (Plantago major)
Kale (high Calcium)
Lettuce (dark green varieties)
Mangetout (can apply both to snow peas and to snap peas)
Mustard Greens
Okra
Parsnip
Pepper (Bell, Jalapeno, and Chili etc.)
Pumpkin
Radish & Tops (greens)
Rapini
Rocket
Squash (butternut, acorn, etc.)
Spinach (use sparingly or cook)
Swede
Sweet Potato (cooked)
Tatsoi (Asian variety of Brassica Rapa grown for greens)
Tomato (sparingly)
Turnip & greens
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