Bird mash and Sprouting

[lovethatgrey]

Here's a good thread about the above posted on another forum. I have used this thread as a reference for my own parrot mash which my parrots both ENJOY,

 

Sprouting and making your own parrot mash can seem a little daunting in the beginning.

 

You can modify the process and recipe by using ingredients of your preference. Enjoy.{Feel-good-00020114}

 

http://talkbudgies.com/showthread.php?t=28282<br><br>Post edited by: lovethatgrey, at: 2009/09/14 02:39

[Luvparrots]

Thanks for the thread lovethatgrey! Might give it a try!

[Marianna]

Hi all,

 

Yes you are right, sprouting and food preparation in general can be daunting and also frustrating, especially when after all the hard work, our parrots hardly touch it.

 

After a few tries, most people give up on sprouting and even on preparing a large variety of fresh veggies daily, which parrots need so badly for their health.

 

That is why, to help parrot owners and their parrots, I opened my small home based business, named after my grey Julia, where I/we make 100% organic readily spouted grains, legumes and seeds mixed with a large variety of veggies (the ones which parrots usually don't touch), dehydrate them at a very low temperature to preserve their living state, e.g with the enzymes intact and all the nutrients in a concentrated state.

 

Truly, our product can change your life without compromising your parrots' health!

 

For more info, here is the link to my website: http://www.juliascountrypantry.com

 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask

 

Warm regards

Marianna

[ZivaDiva]

Thanks for this. I've been looking for some kind of mash recipe to make for Z and the rest of my birds. Is there anything different I should be adding for a grey?

[Marianna]

Hi ZivaDiva,

 

 

According to my research all birds, but greys in particular are perhaps a little more sensitive to the low level of V-D3, which is produced by sunlight.

 

So if you are in an area where you can offer natural sunlight year around then I recommend to take your grey(s)out for at least 15 minutes every day, if this is possible. V-D3 is necessary for calcium assimilation.

 

If it is not possible to take your grey outsite and/or during the winter months, you can offer Stonyfield (organic) low fat plain yogurt, which is fortified with V-D3, about 3 times a week, the amount is small, like 1/2 of a teaspoon.

 

Also, you can supplement your grey's diet either with flax seed oil, or unrefined red palm oil, about 1/4 teaspoons everyday.

 

I personally prefer fresh palm nuts, which I buy from a Florida orchard. I give my greys, 1-2 every day.

 

You can also supplement his/her diet with Alfalfa powder, which you can purchase in any health food store. The recommended amount is about 1/4 capsule, a dash on the tip of a knife, daily. Mix this into the food. Alfalfa contains lots of minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients.

 

The above suggestions are for parrots who eat only fresh foods and seeds, not pellets!

 

Pellets are already fortified with all these supplements!

 

Warm regards,

Marianna

http://www.juliascountrypantry.com