Quinoa and Amaranthe in Mash.

[lovethatgrey]

Today I made mash and it seems to be the best mash that I have ever made yet. I've made bird mash 4 times including this time. I make a batch which lasts 8 weeks and I serve it 3 times a week for variety and added nutrition.

 

Anyway.. today I added quinoa and amaranthe and am so pleased with the results. If parrots could lick the bowl clean.. well that's what both of them did today.

 

It was such a hit that after today I feel that there is no point in changing what works. Hopefully they don't get bored with it too soon but it sure feels good when they display appreciation for the effort.

 

Today was my first time using either of these two grains and I must admit it was a bit challenging handling the amaranthe to rinse and clean it. I ended up having to use a tea strainer. Have any of you ever used this grain before?

 

 

 

Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/09/06 20:53

 

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[judygram]

I have heard of it before but I want to hear more about what you put into this mash mix, would you mind putting the recipe in the bird food room and tell us how you made it? I have made mash from premixed packages but never one from the individual ingredients.

[Luvparrots]

Would love to know all the ingredients in your birdie mash Lovethatgrey! I would like to give it a try.

[lovethatgrey]

It's basically the same as the recipe that I posted a while ago.

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/146389-added-collards-to-bird-mash-today.html#146457

 

Only difference is that I added quinoa and amaranthe and reduced the amount of brown rice. I soaked, rinsed and drained the quinoa for about 20 minutes before using. The amaranthe only required rinsing and straining before cooking or adding to the rice mixture. I tend to eyeball it alot instead of using actual measurements. Today I also added cayenne pepper. Perhaps next time I will used cinnamon or turmeric. Today's texture looked alot like thick oatmeal. I think alot of parrots tend to like this type of texture in their food. I'd also like to cook millet for them one day.

 

You all should really try to experiment and create your own mashes. It is pretty fun and it's great to know exactly what you are feeding your parrots.

[judygram]

:blush: Now that you mention it yes I do remember seeing that recipe in the bird food room, thanks Adina for the reminder and the link. Karma for you.