Apple Tree Leaves - OK?

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Hi,

Simple question really, as I've just cut off some apple tree branches which are covered in leaves. The idea was for the boys to chew the branches but they went mad for the leaves instead! I'm just concerned that I don't know whether this is safe for them or not - so I've taken them away for now.

Also, I read that wilted cherry leaves shouldn't be given as they can contain arsenic?

Does anything like this apply to apple tree leaves?

Many thanks!
 
hi i feed mine the whole branch leaves included i just wash it first :) the leaves go first then the bark then there no longer interested lol
 
I'm pretty sure they can....
whe ever ive given any of my lot apples from my friends tree theyve had the leaves on them and theyve eaten them...
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My girls love the leaves, I just give them a whole branch to play with. Just remember to wash it and to trim any sharp/pointy bits.
 
lauralucy said:
hi i feed mine the whole branch leaves included i just wash it first :) the leaves go first then the bark then there no longer interested lol
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is it all types of apples? my neighbour has a crab (?) apple tree, I could ask for a handout avery now and then... :))
 
i have no idea lol my dad brings me branches home form the farm he works at sometimes with apples attached i take the apples off wash the branches and chuck them in :)
 
HairlessWillow7 said:
I've always wondered about crab apple branches myself
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now... are you making fun of me cos I ain't a native speaker and spelt it wrong?:p or are you really wondering??/?/?/ sorry, gone all paranoid (after 1/2 glass of wine):))
 
MrsM said:
now... are you making fun of me cos I ain't a native speaker and spelt it wrong?:p or are you really wondering??/?/?/ sorry, gone all paranoid (after 1/2 glass of wine):))
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:)) I really am wondering since I've got 2 crabapple trees in my yard, along with two regular apple trees. I'm not making fun of you
 
MrsM said:
now... are you making fun of me cos I ain't a native speaker and spelt it wrong?:p or are you really wondering??/?/?/ sorry, gone all paranoid (after 1/2 glass of wine):))
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Hmm wine! You go girl.. Hee hee
 
MrsM said:
is it all types of apples? my neighbour has a crab (?) apple tree, I could ask for a handout avery now and then... :))
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looking on the guinea pig shopping list it looks like crabapples are ok for piggies so i would assume that the leaves and branches are to.
 
Mine guineas love love love apple leaves!


Be careful with crabapples, as some types are not for eating.
 
A few months ago my hubby chopped off a massive branch from next doors apple tree. I asked him not to throw it, as my pigglies could have it. Up until today it was sitting about. Then Bumble decided to start eating his hutchmallethead silly animal. So hubby cut a nice lump from the main branch, I popped it in the hutch and hes been quite happy munching on that, rather than his home.grrrr
 
i give my lot apple leaves and branches.. We have a huge apple tree in our garden and every now and then i snap of branches and give them whole to the piggies.. (i always take off bad leaves) and they occasionally gnaw at the wood.. (but the option is there if they wanna)
 
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