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Old 04-04-2008, 01:20 AM
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Hi,
new owner and remember as a kid (in the 70's) tortoises can eat dandelions. Is this still ok.

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Old 04-04-2008, 02:01 AM
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Yup... totally.

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new owner and remember as a kid (in the 70's) tortoises can eat dandelions. Is this still ok.


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Old 04-04-2008, 08:31 AM
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i would like to see soembody tell my torts they cant have dandies!! there is lots of ediblewedds, check the sticky at the top of the shelled section. has pics too!
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Old 04-04-2008, 08:42 AM
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They love em, Why do dandelions always grow in the middle of busy roundabouts where no bugger can get them?
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:11 AM
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They love em, Why do dandelions always grow in the middle of busy roundabouts where no bugger can get them?
They like poor soil.
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:35 PM
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Spent about 15 mins picking 2 huge bags in a petrol station today. Got some very funny looks but I got some huge weeds.
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:39 PM
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i have had all of the same funny looks!! on the local fields i have kids shouting "oi, weed lady, theres some good ones over there!". i just hope no parents get the wrong i dea about the type of weed they help me with. Could be complicated!
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:41 PM
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some workman told me last year that if you pick them you will wet the bed !!

Not going to tell anybody if it is true !!!
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:57 PM
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I nearly got arrested picking the stuff at the local College. They seem to fair well in cultivated areas.

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i have had all of the same funny looks!! on the local fields i have kids shouting "oi, weed lady, theres some good ones over there!". i just hope no parents get the wrong i dea about the type of weed they help me with. Could be complicated!
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:59 PM
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I nearly got arrested picking the stuff at the local College. They seem to fair well in cultivated areas.
Why did you look dodgy ?
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