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Post by rainbowfeathers77 on May 25, 2008 13:12:36 GMT 10
Hi all I would like to sprout my own seeds for a) checking the quality of the seed and b) so that I can feed it to my lovely feathered creatures  I read a bit here and there about it but seems so confusing...ie. hours of soaking, what to soak them in/or cover them in  ...plastic or different material (I've read something about plastic, harbouring bacteria)..etc etc..VERY CONFUSING for me!! Does anyone have the correct / up-to-date info on sprouting seeds?? Like I said, I know VERY little about it and have never tried it so be gentle with me..lol THANKS ALL !!! |
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Post by Jane on May 25, 2008 20:20:31 GMT 10
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Post by trueloveaviary on May 26, 2008 11:09:49 GMT 10
Also, here is a video that Tamara and I made:
~Rodney
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Post by rainbowfeathers77 on May 26, 2008 14:28:30 GMT 10
Thanks for the info !!!! Cheers!  |
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Post by summit on May 30, 2008 9:30:03 GMT 10
Sprouting your own seed does not have to be complicated and is probably the easiest way to find out how good the quality of the seed is.
The important part is to start with good seed obviously, this is why I buy my seed from a produce store. (stock feed) Most of these do sell smaller quantities. Ask them if the seed is local or imported. Try to stay away from imported seed only because it has been irradiated for import quarantine purposes.
Method I use is;
Rinse the seed in room temperature water.
Line a plastic container with kitchen paper towel (take-away containers work great)
Place the seed over this paper and just cover with water. I often use this step to add in any additives I want to give the birds, ie. liquid calcium or water soluble vitamin suppliments)
Place a lid or similar size container over this and put it in a warm area but keep an eye on it so it doesn't completely dry out.
In a day or two you have fresh sprouts. Just let them do their thing.
This method may not be perfect, but it works for me and its simple and quick.
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Post by rainbowfeathers77 on May 30, 2008 9:55:37 GMT 10
Thanks Summit!! Much appreciated!!!  |
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Post by mybirdz on Jul 24, 2008 18:30:56 GMT 10
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Post by Laraine on Aug 12, 2008 13:22:28 GMT 10
I just get a colandar and an ice cream container. I put the seed in the colandar and submerge in the ice cream container for 2 hours. Then I pour the water off and leave to sit in a warm place, in the colandar, usually my dining room table, covered for 24 hours. By this time it has just started to chit, then feed it to the birds. I use canary seed, but does anyone have any other suggestions of seeds to use.
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Post by sypher on Sept 19, 2008 18:48:52 GMT 10
I sprout mung beans, sunflower and hulled oats. The birds are fed this every day mixed in with their fruit , veges and nuts
might be a bit late, but thought Id try.
Shaun
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Post by vankarhi on Sept 19, 2008 19:23:06 GMT 10
it is never too late ;D
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Post by sypher on Sept 19, 2008 19:37:58 GMT 10
Thanks  |
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Post by vankarhi on Sept 22, 2008 19:18:07 GMT 10
hey Tamara and Rodney ....... love your avatar ;D very pretty
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Post by Laraine on Oct 6, 2008 17:02:33 GMT 10
The seeds I sprout are Canary seed, mung beans and sunflower seeds, however the Canary seeds don't seem to sprout very well in the 48 hour process I use. Can anyone let me know what seeds will sprout quicker. Thanks.
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Post by sypher on Oct 6, 2008 18:29:25 GMT 10
Have you tried Hulled oats Laraine? I have also been told to sprout pigeon mix, but I keep enough seed as it is and havent tried it as yet.
Shaun
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Post by Jane on Oct 6, 2008 20:15:56 GMT 10
Wheat, sorghum, safflower, barley will also sprout. Whole corn too |
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Post by Laraine on Oct 8, 2008 15:56:24 GMT 10
I'll try hulled oats and see how they go. I was wondering about wheat, I'll try that too.
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...plastic or different material (I've read something about plastic, harbouring bacteria)..etc etc..VERY CONFUSING for me!!
