Purslane - what can they eat?

[mpetys]

I see on the Nutrition page that squirrels can have purslane. Is it the flower only or any part of the plant? Thanks!

Michele in Tampa

[Jackie in Tampa]

I feed the entire plant..

[mpetys]

Thanks Jackie!

[4skwerlz]

Yep, from flowers to roots! One of the most nutritious plants around, a great source of calcium and many other nutrients.

[Beecheykeen]

Yep, from flowers to roots! One of the most nutritious plants around, a great source of calcium and many other nutrients.

That's great to read! I've been giving my little Icarus (who is a cat ground squirrel) snips of it but wasn't sure about the calcium levels, as I've learned on this 6 week squirrel journal it's very important to give them enough. Ive eatin a little of it myself :)