Give your birds Young Greens

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Sprouted seeds, grains and legumes can enhance a bird’s diet by adding a nutritious supply of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, chlorophyll and high-quality protein. Each seed contains all the nutrients necessary to sustain plant life, but remains dormant until it is placed in the right environment to begin germinating. When air, water, and a suitable temperature are provided, seeds begin to sprout. It is at this time that their energy is released and all of the essential nutrients are made available. As the sprouting process continues, carbohydrates are converted by the biocatalytic action of enzymes into simple sugars. Complex proteins are converted into simple amino acids and fats are transformed into fatty acids, which are easily digestible compounds To begin jar-sprouting:1.      Soak seeds in filtered or purified water over night. (Do not overcrowd your seed). 2.      In the morning pour off the water and place the jar mouth at a 30-45 degree angle for drainage (set the open end of the jar on a saucer to catch any drainage water) and allow your sprouts plenty of air between rinsing. 3.      Rinse twice a day with cool fresh water.

 

sunflower            chickpeas

buckwheat           sesame

pinto                   mung

adzuki l               entils

kidney                 alfalfa

 

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easier still hang a cabbage in the loft once the birds are used to them will make short work of them

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Alfalfa Pellets