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Some are and some not (still pliable ) I have found a tree but it is not on my property and I don't want to just go and start pulling leaves off.Are they still green?
As I understand it, even older leaves still on the tree are usually rejected. I think they like the new growth.Hi all,
Are leaves that have fallen from mulberry trees usable for feed or have they lost thier nutrients?
Just wondering if they could be put to use as they are very hard to find in my area.
I figured naturally the greener the better but thought maybe the fallen ones could be ground and used somehow. Thanks for the infoI could see grinding them up and reconstituting them with water, just not sure how long they'll last on just dried leaves. I've noticed them munching on kale I've put in the cham feeder, so I think they may try to eat the leaves. I'm not sure that they'll get the hydration / humidity from the dried leaves, though.
I've had my silks eat butternut squash (ran out of food) in their bin as well as hibiscus inside a cham cage.I could see grinding them up and reconstituting them with water, just not sure how long they'll last on just dried leaves. I've noticed them munching on kale I've put in the cham feeder, so I think they may try to eat the leaves. I'm not sure that they'll get the hydration / humidity from the dried leaves, though.
I too have heard this and its typical. Most critters prefer new growth as it's the highest nutritional value as well as easiest to gnaw on.As I understand it, even older leaves still on the tree are usually rejected. I think they like the new growth.
Well if that's the case maybe I should just forget it cause as I said earlier it's not my tree and if I get shot and die while stealing leaves then they won't have anything to eat. Good info tho.I've had my silks eat butternut squash (ran out of food) in their bin as well as hibiscus inside a cham cage.
I too have heard this and its typical. Most critters prefer new growth as it's the highest nutritional value as well as easiest to gnaw on.
The issue with fresh mulberry is that, from what I've heard/understand, they will not transition off of it. So, if you do go this route, make sure you can gather enough consistently to sustain them!
Best wishes.