Maize leaves

[dollyanna]

Is there a reasonable value in feeding dried maize leaves as part of a wider variety? I know they're high in fibre, but would be interested to know if they have anything extra to offer, or if they are even considered yummy at all!!
We've got all 3 buns on a fresh/foraged diet now but going into winter the fresh forage is minimal and I'm keen to keep a good variety for the little one.I've just found maize leaves in bulk that could be a nice addition.

 

[Shimmer]

Mine like the fresh leaves, stems & green outer bits of the cobs that you normally strip off. They get all except the bit I eat from the plants I grow on the allotment.

Technically, it is still a grass, so there's no reason why they shouldn't get the green bits. It's the dried corn seeds that cause issues.

 

[dollyanna]

Cool, I've never tried ours with them I don't think, it's not something we have very often. I'll get a bag and see what they think!! I can get a bag of carrot tops from the same place so they'll have a nice couple of additions to the menu.