Sprouting Q&A BBFE OSB

Dispelling Myths on Mung Bean Sprouts

From: Dave H. To: Critter Connection Subject: Re: Your Order has been Received Hi Leslie I’ve just been discussing sprouting seeds and someone said: “Don’t do it with mung beans though as they have to be done in the dark or they are very sour” He also said: “I sprouted some a few months ago…

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Health & NutritionMalnutrition The Best Bird Food Ever! Complete Protein Sprouting Blend and at 3 days growth-ready to feed.

Antioxidant Foods Contribute to Good Health

Numerous diseases, degenerative conditions and even the aging process itself, have been linked to free-radical damage. A free-radical is a highly reactive molecule that can bind to and destroy other molecules. Also known as oxidative damage, free-radical damage can cause irreversible damage to body cells and physiological processes. Feeding your parrots a “Balanced Exotic Avian…

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BehaviorSuccess Stories Quaker parrot.

Helping Chili Pepper, a Quaker Parrot

. . We wanted to thank Leslie for all she has done and continues to do for Chili Pepper, my 10-year old Quaker Parrot who has been pulling feathers out of her chest area, legs and thighs. . Working with Leslie has been a very rewarding experience for the both of us.  Leslie has indeed…

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Health & NutritionSprouting Q&A Sample of a 'Balanced' meal for a medium-sized parrot.

Feeding Parrots: Photos of Nutritious Meals

  I begin every personalized avian nutrition consultation by explaining the importance of having a properly formulated, properly grown sprouting blend make up at least 50 % of the bird’s diet.   When I say properly formulated and properly grown, I mean a sprouting blend that has been formulated to provide complete protein and on…

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Health & NutritionParrots Magazine Sir Charles sprouts

Feeding Parrots: Avian Probiotics

. What Are Probiotics? The poultry industry defines probiotics as “a culture of specific living microorganisms which beneficially affects the host animal by improving its intestinal microbial balance”. (1) . In broiler nutrition, probiotic species belonging to Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Bacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus, and Saccharomyces have been shown to produce a beneficial effect on broiler performance.…

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