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Post by robert on Nov 19, 2008 19:23:09 GMT 10
Some time ago,someone,(think it was farsseker) mentioned about the bean sprouts ,you can get from Coles or Woolworths.Bought the Bung Bean Sprouts,recently and Precious loves them. Also bought figs for him.Made sure they had no preservatives.I took the insides out. Precious loved the figes,too. from Robert and Precious. Thankfully this has happened, as I have not been successfull at growing my own sprouts for Precious.Also have tried to grow wheat grass. again not successfull.The old adage.Try ,Try again. from Robert and Precious
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Post by bickitrainer on Nov 19, 2008 19:36:01 GMT 10
Wow, those sprouts and figs are really good for birds as well. I think it's a miracle Precious loves them! Has she ever tasted them before? I need to see if Bicki likes them!
With the world in a global economic crisis at the moment, Bicki needs to eat a variety of things! Especially things grown out the back!
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Post by megzly on Nov 19, 2008 19:39:38 GMT 10
Robert, this is so great to hear!! i have trouble growing sprouts sometimes too, it can be quite difficult to get some types of beans growing!!! im so glad he likes the sprouts and the figs ;D!! good luck with growing some sprouts of your own!
Megan
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Post by robert on Nov 19, 2008 19:41:43 GMT 10
Bickitrainer,I did give him the mung bean sprouts,a little while ago. He then wasn't so interested. I think Precious has become more adventurious. from Robert and Precious
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Post by sypher on Nov 23, 2008 20:16:20 GMT 10
Robert, I used to feed mung beans to all my birds in their soaked mix, but most of the time is was not eaten. I dont feed it to them anymore.
Shaun
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Post by robert on Nov 24, 2008 19:24:43 GMT 10
Sypher,do you feed your birds,sprouted seeds? from Robert and Precious
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Post by sypher on Nov 25, 2008 17:54:14 GMT 10
Robert, My birds get soaked seed every day along with fruits and vegetables. They all love the soaked seed. I soak sunflower, hulled oats and used to soak mung beans, but they didnt like them. Soaked seed is the same as sprouted isnt it?
Shaun
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Post by vankarhi on Nov 29, 2008 19:36:04 GMT 10
Mine love mung beans.......mine just love FOOD lol even the canaries and budgie get excited when I give out the fresh stuff every morning and afternoon.
My understanding is sprouted seeds are excellent when they are just sprouting.
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Post by meandem on Nov 30, 2008 13:07:19 GMT 10
I am just about eaten alive by some of my birds when I am giving them their fresh food. Even the shy ones are still watching every move I make until the food is there - and then as soon as I am out - they pounce on it.
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Post by zoey on Dec 5, 2008 7:16:51 GMT 10
Most of my birds love sprouted seed especially the Superbs and Canaries forage for it everyday  |
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Post by linda040899 on Jan 10, 2009 22:09:29 GMT 10
Hi Robert, Several years ago, I found a link to a photo album that shows how to sprout seed using pictures. Good site! community.webshots.com/album/43562265ONBfPP Fresh seed will sprout much better than older seed. Found that out the hard way! My Abyssinian Lovebirds need figs as part of their daily diet. They have a higher calcium requirement than other species of lovebird and that's what figs provide. I got tired of paying a premium price for whole figs so I found a place out of California, USA that sells fig paste. It's simply the inside of the fig minus the outside shell. |
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Post by robert on Jan 10, 2009 22:19:24 GMT 10
Thanks for this,Linda? Have only been feeding Precious the inside of the fig. Would the skin be harmfull. from Robert and Precious
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Post by linda040899 on Jan 11, 2009 15:07:37 GMT 10
The skin of a fig is not harmful. My lovebirds just won't eat it. If I'm feeding whole figs, I cut them in quarters so there's less waste. Fig paste has been a real godsend to me!!!!!!
In addition to my lovebirds devouring the figs, I have a Princess of Wales parakeet that will do just about anything for a fig!
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Post by bickitrainer on Jan 11, 2009 18:53:56 GMT 10
Thanks for the info Linda and everyone!
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Post by Karen on Jan 14, 2009 8:01:48 GMT 10
I wish Sam would eat more vegies. The only vegie he adores is corn. I give him corn, celery, carrot, mung beans, silverbeet + whatever else I give the aviary birds and he bites each item - not eating any - then proceeds to put it in his water making a vegie soup, then he won't drink the water because it's soiled!  If you are sitting near him drinking from a can he tries to throw said vegie (and seed) into the can. He missed the opening in my fathers can by 1cm one time so father keeps his can well away from Sam's cage.  |
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Post by robert on Mar 11, 2009 10:50:52 GMT 10
Hope Sam is now eating more vegies,Karen.Precious got stuck into a fig this morning.He loved it. Also found out he loves grapes too.He likes corn too.Am inclined to think he treats the corn as a toy, as well as food. from Robert and Precious
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