Dock Leaves

[debcot1]

Does anyone know if bearded dragons can eat dock leaves?

[Slinkies mum]

Dandilion leaves maybe but wouldn't think dock leaves, as with any wild gathered plants make sure not been in contact with chemicals and away from busy roads.
I know dandies are on the feeding list for a lot reptiles but my bts wouldn't entertain them and sent me off to the green grocers for his dinner (but he's a bit er I mean a lot spoiled).
I used to get my beardie a type of potted succulent, absolutely loved them and lived to a ripe old age so must have been ok. Will try to remember the name of it, used to take him to the florists to choose his own he loved it in there.

[debcot1]

does anyone else know??
my beardies will only eat dandelions but the kids accidentally put some dock leaves in yesterday and i had to wrestle them away. would be good if it is ok as it will give them some variety.

[bmth girl]

Not sure I havnt seen any since I was a kid! And they were used for emergencies ! I grew up in the country and If you were caught short when out playing my mum always reccomended them for you know........

[debcot1]

Originally Posted by bmth girl

Not sure I havnt seen any since I was a kid! And they were used for emergencies ! I grew up in the country and If you were caught short when out playing my mum always reccomended them for you know........

and nettle stings!! i have loads in my back garden which ive been trying to get rid on years, but they keep on comin!!

[bmth girl]

my mum always said " now Jill if you want to do number 2s make sure there are some Dockleaves around first...theres nothing worse"

[animal addict]

I may sound stupid but whats the difference? I thought dock leaves were another name for dandelion leaves??!!!

[mummybear]

Originally Posted by animal addict

I may sound stupid but whats the difference? I thought dock leaves were another name for dandelion leaves??!!!

Dock leaves are a lot bigger, more of a long wide oval shape and no pointy bits

[luke123]

Originally Posted by mummybear

Dock leaves are a lot bigger, more of a long wide oval shape and no pointy bits

and have red dots on them and are usually all chewed up by slugs/snails

[animal addict]

ah right ok, thanking you - lol - having a dull moment methinks