Sprouts Question?

[Lex123]

I recently mixed some of KeeWee's seed and pellets in water and he loved it. the pellets got mushy and the seeds were tender. (Well, KeeWee must of thought so, he ate them FAST) Well, back to the story... I forgot to take the bowl out of his cage, and after a couple of days, their were sprouts! KeeWee tore them out and ate them up! I didn't even mean to get sprouts out of the seeds. zit just happened. I'm glad it did, but I was wondering, Can I just use regular, pet store quaker seed to "make" sprouts? Is their a better seed that I should use? Thanks!!!

[hollyhawkz]

Here is a link:

sprouting, a how to

[Franciscus]

A couple of DAYS??!! Bacteria form in moist food after a few HOURS. I'd suggest putting some unpasturized organic apple cider vinegar in the birds drinking water (1-2 tablespoons per 2 cups) every day for 2 weeks.

[Greycloud]

I definitely agree with Frank! Mold and bacteria groes rampant on sprouts. They must be rinsed with a water/apple cider vinegar mix daily. Add a few dribbles to his water each day.

[sweetnlow]

I asked the same questions a couple months ago. I sprout seeds every day now, it is really easy. Any seed mix will work but it is great to include a variety of grains. I went to our local bulk store and bought several grain types including wheat, kamut, hulless barley, spelt, quinoa, raw buckwheat, millet and whole oats. Soak this mix in water overnight. I add a drop or two of vinegar in the water, to discourage bacteria. In the morning, drain the seeds and rinse them well. Let them sit in a small strainer on the counter and rinse them well at least three times a day. Try to keep them in dim room, not under direct light. By the second day you should have sprouts. You can store the seeds in a container in the fridge for a few days once they start sprouting. I still rinse them at least once a day during refrigeration.


Have fun sprouting

[hollyhawkz]

Thanks all I just read that... It also isn't a good idea to sprout with vitamin enriched seed mixtures as bacteria will grow even faster. So definitely use the treatments above as Keewee may have some poisoning already.

Even dry seed should be replaced fresh every day. Try putting less in daily, so there is less waste.

[sweetnlow]

Originally Posted by hollyhawkz

Thanks all I just read that... It also isn't a good idea to sprout with vitamin enriched seed mixtures as bacteria will grow even faster. So definitely use the treatments above as Keewee may have some poisoning already.

Even dry seed should be replaced fresh every day. Try putting less in daily, so there is less waste.

Oh, good tip. I never thought about the vitamin enriched mixes. Better to buy fresh grain than use premixed seeds.

[Lex123]

Oh, no! I didn't know any better, dumb me.

[hollyhawkz]

Hardly dumb!!!! Just learning like all of us did at one time. I learn new things every day!

[jimpierce7]

the vitamin enriched ones are fun to watch when you rinse them off. Love the pretty orange color!! lol I have sprouted Volkman's seed mixes before but stopped because there is always more then just seed in the mixes as well.