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- čas přidán 24. 04. 2016
- Sprouted seeds are often ignored but are incredibly dense in loads of essential nutrients playing a significant role in a parrot's diet to ensure optimal health. The average parrot's diet should consist of around 20% sprouts and the fresher they are the more nutritional value they'll have and the more birds seem to enjoy them! The process of sprouting seeds is relatively simple once you get a hang of it, I really encourage you all to give it a shot, all you need is a jar, strainer and some seeds to get started!
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2 tsp red millet white, white millet, and canola seeds (finch mix)
2 tsp pea seeds
2 tsp sesame
2 tsp quinoa
2 tsp lentils
1 tsp wheat berries
Thanks
Please don't give canola seeds to birds/animals
@Savithri Nadmichettu Canola seed, also nown is rapeseed is in almost every single small bird mix. Budgie mixes and finch mixes for example all have it
Damn!¡! Those birds eat better than I do!😱
For some reason I really like seeing your parrots eating sprouts! Thanks for the instructions! ^^
I love parrots eating fresh foods,don't know why I'm addicted to it🤣🤣
You have a spetish
@@shendio69420 😅 probably yess
Tip: cantaloupe seeds are great to grow into baby size leaves abt 2-3 inches. Birds love it all though a pain to extract from slimy insides. I tasted it myself. It tastes like the fruit. Kind a sweet, not bitter leaf
Watermelon seeds are great too and they germinate very quickly!
I remember i accidentally spilled bird see down the sink and then plants started sprouting out of the drain
Happens all the time haha!
Lol
Same
leeniee bean lol how do you explain to ur parents
Me:uhhhhhhhhh
Parents: *confused screaming*
Same oh my god
My seeds sprouted in 1 day and my budgie loved it
Thank you for this video😊
Thank you for introducing me to sprouting! My birdies LOVE it, and it's so easy to do.
This is fantastic! My budgies are a few months old and they haven't been introduced to veggies yet, I might do this if they don't take to the veggies right away!
Ah mine just started eating them today! I believe they are 5 months, not sure 😅
I'm so happy they ate it, that gives me hope!
My birds loved the sprouts!!! This is really amazing, the sprouts grow faster than any other method and the foul odour is completely avoided due to frequent rinsing. Must try technique!
This was awesome! Thanks. Your birds are too cute!
i love your videos so much, you've earned my respect and my subscription
Been catching my zebra finch pair doing the hankypanky a bunch the last few days and really wanted to get some sprouts going in case we end up with babies.
I was about to do the sprouts ALL wrong.
THANX A TRILLION!
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omg your birbs are so cute plus u have helped me alot with training and tricks. thank you
Awww the outro and intro so cute AWWWWW
Thank you so much for this video, I just got a new parrotlet and he won't eat fruit or vegetables. I didn't know how to provide him with nutrients until I can teach him to eat fruit and veg. I'm currently feeding him sprouts as a substitute and he loves them ! Thanks so much
They look so happy eating those sprouts :)
i love ur vids! they are so helpful!
Seeing any bird eating their veggies makes me so happy
That’s an awesome idea. I just got two baby birds. Once they get a little bit older I’ll do this . Thanks
PRO TIP: put them in the jar to start, fill with water, use the bottom of the sifter pressed against the jar to drain the seeds. Do a few times until you’re confident they’re clean.
If you get really into this & want the most efficient option, the way I do it is
1. Put seed into a jar of water overnight (slightly warm water if you want to speed up germination rate),
2. In the morning, empty the jar into a hanging "strainer" made of flyscreen.
3. dunk strainer into an ice cream container or similar full of water, or place strainer under tap & then hang somewhere that it can drip water initially (I hang on a cupboard handle, with the ice cream container I dunked it in left under it). Repeat at least once or twice a day, but the more often & warmer the water used (only luke warm though, not hot) the faster the growth
To make a flyscreen strainer, buy new screen from a hardware store & cut into a square (about 20-30cms) & then attach strings to each corner & tie them together at a convenient height (generally about 20cms from the flyscreen) & then attach a single string to this point if you want length for hanging.
You can also sew up the edges a bit if you find the seeds washing out when putting into the water or under the tap, where to sew will be obvious, but it's not needed
I find this to be the fastest method to get seeds to grow, as it seems to hold just the right amount of water for best growth & it's super quick in maintenance each day.
There's also professional seed sprouters you can buy for human sprouting too, they look nicer, but I really find the flyscreen method faster for their growth
Love your videos
Great idea! I didnt think of sprouting for my birds!
can budgies eat this?
+Flock-Talk Oh Okay! thank you
Flock-Talk what about Caiques?
Reddibock Yes
pikagirl what about finches
Yes them too
Great for weaning! Thanks very much. Easy, sensible, natural, nutritious food. Why didn't I think of this myself? :)
I wish my lovebird would eat any kind of veggie. :( I hope one day he will
Did he eat the veggies?
Hey, try shaving broccoli real early fine (the tip) into there seed bowl, and put a teaspoon of seed in there with it. then they will start to know what it will taste like. Then clip it to the side of there cage. They will start to love the clip and know it means food. Then you can start putting diffrent veggies into here for them to explore! Hope these helped. And if these doesnt work then you can always convert them onto pellets.
Really helpful for my little corella cockatoo! Thanks for the vid
Great instructions. Thank you very much !!
Glad it was helpful!
This is useful. I hope I can make these soon 😊
Wow. Thank you for sharing video
love this
Thanks for the great video. Do you ever use apple cider vinegar in the preparation? From your experience, does it make any difference?
How fun! I can't wait to make some sprouts for my parrotlets, Gaga and Nugget. Question: How long can I keep the sprouted seeds in the refrigerator? Thanks for producing these great informational videos for bird owners.
Can you please tell me what cages you have. I like how you have the two stacked for your parrotlets and I also have two little guys.
Hi! ^^ I love your blog and recently found your channel! I'm curious though, can this mix be used for cockatiels? And if not, can you recommend a sprout mix for tiels? :)
Flock-Talk may I ask where you live? I live in Vancouver, but can't seem to find any parrotlets for rehoming
Flock-Talk will the mixture be suitable for my two parakeets?
Rachel Mayrhofer I can do some research and help you find a parrotlet(s) what gender do you want your parrotlet(s) to be?
@@ItzDrxpshot yup, these sprouts are probably good for all birds
Awesome!
How long will a batch last for your birds? Do you use it all or does it eventually go bad? Love your vids btw!
definitely trying this soon for my conure!
Is it normal for some of the seeds to turn blue possible from some blue seed that got soaked?
Oh💕 The bird is pretty
my lovebird and tell love these sprouts thanks !
Is it okay to let them eat the sprouts after its been out of 'fridge and dried out? They dry out fast. Or just put it away as soon as they stop eating it?
This is cool
I give leaves not cabbage I have a lot of parrotlets and my father give them some kind of leaves and they are healthy as a horse 🐎 and for nesting coconut 🌴 leaves cause we have lots of them in the Maldives 🇲🇻 and we also give them seeds I have 2 of them after they breeding I have more than 2 they got 2 now it’s 4 and when I get a small one when it’s older I will teach it the tricks from your channel I am so exited I told my father about your channel and he said when another breeds I can get one thanks for your video u inspired me
You are a LIFE SAVER! Would it be possible for you to write down which seeds are you using here? I'm not sure at all if I caught all of them with my ear that isn't fully customized to english language just yet!
Edit: and also, does the jar's lid have a huge hole in it or is it just see-through glass, I couldn't really tell!
Where and how did you get all those seeds separately? I could only find quinoa (in three colours) and all the finch mixes i looked at had extra stuff in them. Help? What can I do?
What seed mix do you feed your parrotlets daily. I've tried looking on the internet but I haven't found much information. Would a seed mix with nuts, dried fruits and vegetables be suitable? There is someone online that hand mixes seeds and she has a fruity mix a fruit and veg one, so would something like that be suitable? Thanks x
Sorry to butt in but may i suggest goldenfeast seed mix. I've made lost of research to know what would be the seed mix for my bird and goldenfeast kept coming up. After reading your comment, it has ingredients you are looking for. I hope i helped you even if this comment is a little old!
Anyway, have a great day!
I have an aquaponic fish tank I grow sprout on top, the fish waste feeds the sprouts and they clean the water its a perfect pet combination
Can you soil grow sprout for birds (cockatiels mainly?)
How long do they keep? Can you freeze some and then thaw as needed?
Can you use only peas and the normal pet store seeds or do you have to use everything you did
Great video..helpful
Did anyone catch rack type of seed she used? Please and thank you
Do you use raw lentils or do you have to cook them before? I'm doing this for the first time and I'm still not quite sure what is safe for my birds and what is considered as not safe. Thanks for the video
could i use my budgies normal seed mix that they eat?
Yes
You can use any standard bird seed. I used a cockatiel seed mix.
It will work if the seeds are alive
If the manufacturers cook them then inwont work but if they are nt baked then it will work
What kind of cage do you have?
Can I use my own combinations of seeds??
thank you😍😍😍
How long does the sprout can last in the fridge? Before it goes bad?
can you use tricoloured quinoa?
I grow alfalfa spouts for my family and me, can I also feed them to my budgie?
I don't know if my bird eats it or just rips it apart. Is there a way to tell if he's actually eating it or playing with it?
How old a bird can you give these to, I'm getting a young bird soon, who will be fully weaned & wondering if this would be suitable for her. Love your great video's
This is great for humans too :) A packet of mung beans from an Asian grocery & same thing. Great if you want fresh veggies cheap & no risk of covid on the food :)
Is an african mix alright for budgies?
I am planning to get 2 parrotlets! This is a great video, but what is the best way to get the birds to eat pellets? My friend has 4 parakeets for 3 years, but 2 of her birds still refuse to eat pellets. Also, what's the best way to get them to eat vegetables?
What seeds did you use?
Hi! Is it okay for budgies to eat mung beans?
i just got 2 new little budgies named zoro and tango! i’ll try this method and update in about 3 days or so
Do you think Budgies would like wheat grass? I have some seeds that I was thinking of growing them.
You can't really tell before- hand, some birds like them, some birds don't.
Can I feed my parakeets sprouts insdead of seed? Also how much should i feed my parakeet?
do you have tips on how to get a budgie to tradition to also eating fruits and such as wrll as a normal seed diet? I wanna get her eating Healthy foods but what I do isn't working and she jsut leaves them on the bottom of her cage.
Try greens like this instead. They're not normally big fruit eaters when wild.
How long do they stay fresh in the fridge? :)
I think 5 days. Just smell them, if they start to develop an odd smell then of course it's time to throw them away. But they can be frozen!
@@thevirtualzookeeper8226 what if they turn yellow
How long can you keep these seeds before they go bad? are they suitable for cockateils? and how much do you recommend to give them each day? thanks :)
Great question!
Olive K They are great for any species of bird, and if your birds like them they can have as much as they want! Sprouts are great for them!
All Australian parrots (cockatiels, budgies, cockatoos, corellas) love sprouts in the wild. I lived and cared for them and watched them in the wild for years. This is terrific. The rinsing is vital and this is the best solution I've seen yet for weaning small parrots and it's just a great nutritious, fresh food. Organic grass sprouts are also good for them, btw, and something they love. Thank you very much.
What's the shelf life when refrigerated?
Cheese cloth held over jar with elastic would eliminate the hassle of the sifter
Great videos! I've learned a lot from you. I just read about sprouting and one person suggested rinsing/soaking in apple cider vinegar with the mother, like Braggs, to prevent harmful bacteria or mold. Have you tried this? How long do you keep the sprouts in the fridge?
Lori, vinegar is safe for cleaning bird cages, but I wouldn't leave it on food. It's not a food they naturally eat and can cause dehydration if too much is ingested. Rinse it off before feeding the birds.
Is it the same process for beans? I want to sprout a mix of beans and peas but I’m not sure if it’s the same proceedure.
yes it's the same, although may not need quite as frequent rinsing. Check if the bean & pea seeds are suitable for birds before feeding though
Say you have a bird that was only fed seed before and you want to transition then to chop, do you think sprouting some seeds to feed will help your birds be more open to eating chop?
And also, I've heard many use seed mix, as you did. But dont most seed mixes contain pellets? Do they make seed without the pellet. Or is it fine if you sprout with the pellets?
@@FlockTalk awesome, thank you so much for all your help!
I'm going to get my first pair of budgies next week and I'm not sure which way to go for their diet... I know most pet stores already have the birds on a seed diet so should I give them sprouts regularly until they get used to pellets? Also do I really need to get them on a pelleted diet if my main source of food for them will be fresh vegetables? Any help would be great thanks!!
A pellet diet is essential for a healthy parrot. Your birds diet should be 60% Pellets 30% Fruits and Veggies, and 10% other (treats and seeds). It may take a while to get your bird to eat pellets and a lot of people find it really hard to get their birds to eat them, but it will definitely be worth it! I made a youtube video all about how to get your parrot to eat pellets that you can watch here if you like: czcams.com/video/pv8Ol5XRHBo/video.html Also, many birds wont eat fruits and veggies and its even harder to get them to eat those. I'm still working on that myself. Hope this helps!
What type of lovebird is this?
Can I sprout kaytee Forti diet budgie seed for my budgies? I don’t feed my budgies seed but I feed them pellets and chop also the only reason I have the bird seed is because I was running out of pellets that I got from petsmart and I thought petco would have some too but they only sold bird seed so I just got the seed the petco lady recommended even though I know it’s not good but I was like I’m going to run out of bird pellets soon and that’s better than nothing so I got home with the bird seed and ordered some pellets online and I didn’t expect it to come in so soon literally the next day so I didn’t end up using the seeds after all and I had lost the receipt can’t find it at all so now I have nothing to do with the seeds so do you think I can sprout them?
Is this suitable for finches?
My seed sprouts have a certain smell and i just want to make sure its still safe for my bird to eat
I'm getting a budgie in November, and I seen your video called meet the flock and it talked a bit about your Birds diet, but I was wondering if you could make a video just about there diet and about how much of there diet should be seed and how much should be fruit and veggies, and anything else they should be eating. And also maybe some of these fruits, veggies and other things that are bad for birds and ones that they need. Thanks for all your helpful vids!
Potato Earthling I have a budgie my self in November he is gonna be 2 yrs old
Budgies can eat every fruit
From the sweet watermelon to the bitter lemon
They can eat loads of vegetables too
Like: cucumber tomato carrot peppers...they can eat those ass much ass they like BUT with lettuce and such they shouldn't eat a big amount because they will have green watery poop...
Potato Earthling they should mostly eat seeds
You should daily give the bird some veggies or fruits
Lots if love ❤️;)
Adna I'm sorry but,
I just read that lovebirds etc. should be fed a diet of 75% friuts and vegetables, 25 % assorted seeds. Of course this is just a rough estimate. All birds will eventually choose what need.
New additions to the family will sometimes take up to 3 months to choose...so always make it available.
Lily McMillan I was talking about budgies they are simular but not the same
Their diet should consist of mostly seeds
Can you make a video on how to make this paper towel box
Can you put the list with the seeds in the caption, please?
Hi I have two new cockatiels, but I was wondering if I could use a sprouting mix that I bought from a grocery store? Thanks for making all your awesome videos
Yes,you can.As long as you wash them.
Thanks
I know this is random but will cockatiels and budgies fight? I might be getting one and we are either gunna get 2 to 3 budgies or a budgie and a cockatiel
Nay For a day Dont mix species ^^
Unless you have already gotten them, that wouldn't be the best idea. I have actually heard of budgies bullying Cockatiels when they are together.
Nay For a day not if the budgie was raises with cocakteils
Tried this with a cockatiel seed mix, but he doesn't seem to like it at all.
Worth a try to do it with the mix in the video?
maybe because they don't know it's food
Also soaked seeds are healthy per but sprouted are even more
Hi.inspired from your videos and advice I've got myself a lovely pair. can you Plz post a video or tip me abt a proper diet chart for them. like what's for breakfast, lunch and dinner.I know we can figure out by trying different seeds and fruits for them. but jus wanted to know the basic routine to start up with.
BTW- play dead and high five tricks are freaking awesome. keep up the great work. and say Hi to your flock for me.☺
I would say a pretty good diet is fruits,veggies,and seeds.Pellets are also good.
@@pufflet5617 cuttlebone is good too
I know this video is SO OLD but can any seed mix be sprouted?
Any fresh seeds can, in theory, sprout. If the seeds are too old they may not grow and always be sure to check that the seeds you want to use are non-toxic
Thanks soo much gonna try this one. I have 5 orange cheek zebra finches
What is a tea towel?
Can you feed them bean sprouts?
what was ur forst pet
My parakeet is super stubborn and will never eat the vegetables or fruits I give him! 😔 I'm worried about him, how can I get him to eat them? (He will only eat seed, I've been trying to wean him to a pelleted diet, but he refuses) please help
Please give the name of all the seeds you told in description or in my reply as I am unable to figure out what u said...
A finch seed mix, lentils, pea seeds, wheat berries, quinoa, chickpeas, sesame seeds
I might try this when I have a cockatiel, but I have a question-
Are there any specific seeds that one would use for a cockatiel?
I sprout spelt for my tiels. It sprouts really well and they love it
A fabulous Aquamarine trashcan they love sunflower seeds