Bush/ tree... whatever it is they are eating it..... <picture>

[silvershadow81]

They've just been moved into a lovely field with grass upto their knees (lazy grazing- no need to even bend their heads down!)

I noticed last night that they were both tucking into this...

Does anyone know what it could be? They were both alive this morning, but would like to know what it is!

Just so you can see that there is other things to eat in the field (and that im not only allowing them acsess to this unidentified bush/ tree thing!)

Thanks people xx

 

[Chico Mio]

Has it got thorns? It's got very hawthorn looking leaves.

 

[Hippona]

Looks like hawthorn to me too.
Dont think its a problem.

 

[silvershadow81]

Yup, it had thorns (crazy animals!) sorry forgot to mention that!

Arrhh so Hawthorn.... used to treat heart conditions http://www.naturopathic-health.co.uk/hawthorn-herbal-remedy.htm

I am glad the 8yo is also tucking in, otherwise I would be flapping that Girlie was trying to tell me something!

Thanks for identifying it for me!! xxx

 

[Hippona]

No probs- I only know cos I have it in my front hedge, I'm not particularly botanical

 

[Chico Mio]

We used to eat the young shoots and leaves when I was a kid - it was known as 'bread and butter' for some reason. Can't see it having any effect on your two.

 

[MrsMozart]

Nope, mine all eat it

. Then again, they're badly done to and starved on a regular basis...

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[silvershadow81]

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No probs- I only know cos I have it in my front hedge, I'm not particularly botanical

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I did panic a little last night, thinking it was an acorn tree... see thats how good I am at plants....

Think it runs in the household though...

I bought some herbs from a fate at the weekend.. big selection and have forgotten which is which...

OH only went and put CATNIP in the dinner last night!!

I had to identify it again by asking the kittens to sniff each plant!!

I think I should get a book!! xx

 

[silvershadow81]

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We used to eat the young shoots and leaves when I was a kid - it was known as 'bread and butter' for some reason. Can't see it having any effect on your two.

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O K !! lol!

I think it is the end bits they are going for.. but then thats probably just to avoid the thorns!! xx

 

[silvershadow81]

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Nope, mine all eat it

. Then again, they're badly done to and starved on a regular basis...

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I just thought they were acting wierd, with all the lush grass about and there they are tucking into a thorny bush/ tree....

Sorry, another question... so is hawthorn a bush or tree??!! (every days a school day for me!!)

xx

 

[Lyndz]

Its a bush! My girl loves to have her hawthorn Hor d'oerves whlist i'm tying the gate, in preparation for her main course!

 

[silvershadow81]

Thanks SpikyMare!!! x

 

[Enfys]

Hawthorn, and that tree looks like a willow, both are harmless. Willow is in fact beneficial, mine all eat ours.

 

[Cuffey]

Benefits of hawthorn

http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/horsecare/1370/38634.html

 

[silvershadow81]

Enfys do you know if that is white willow?? (im reading up on what are good herbs for horses and white willow is something i need) could save me buying it if i already have it in the paddock!!

 

[silvershadow81]

cuffey- thanks for the link! x

 

[Enfys]

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Enfys do you know if that is white willow?? (im reading up on what are good herbs for horses and white willow is something i need) could save me buying it if i already have it in the paddock!!

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I am no expert, pictures and identification details here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salix_alba

 

[kellyeaton]

if it is hawthrone it is very good for blood circulation!

 

[Tnavas]

Looks like Tortured Willow - contains natural aspirin so you need to be careful that they don't eat too much especially if you are competing as it is swabbable.

 

[nuffield]

looks like hawthorn to me. All mine love it.