How to Sprout Seeds for Your Parrot! | BirdNerdSophie

Hi everyone! Thanks for watching my video on how to sprout seeds and legumes for your parrot! I hope this video covers everything you need to know about sprouting, but if you have any questions, please leave them in the comments as I’d love to chat to you!

Also apologies for the wacky lighting changes – we are having weird weather today!

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[amym.]

I'm adopting a cockatiel soon, so excited! Sprouting will will be a healthy addition to both our diets.

[sinned]

I tried everything you mentioned and my Bourke Parakeets DEVOURED the lentils, garbanzo, and mung beans I sprouted for them. Thank you 😊

[luanahaigood]

Bird is so sweet, he leans against you and tucks one foot.

[KatiaKotelnikova]

thank you so much for all the information you provide 😊

[bibikhan]

Thank you for sharing
These tips it's the first time am hearing about sprouting God bless you richly

[BrandiV]

Just popped in to say thank you for teaching me a great life skill. This was the most helpful video, and after years of debating sprouting, you gave me the confidence to try. I was so worried about bacteria and wasn’t quite sure how to use the AVC properly, but you convinced me, and I’m so thrilled with the results, and my new mama bird loves them.

[erikkijy]

This video is very helpful! My budgie took to sprouts very easily and I enjoy sprouting my own seeds. Thanks for promoting healthy diets and parrot wellbeing in general <3 Your channel is great!

[sandraponte]

Thank you, Sophie…just wondering, how do you store the sprouts between feedings and how long will they stay fresh?

[jacinthajeyam]

Thank you Sophie for all the valuable tips and information you share with us.

[jessicarice]

I just got a baby cockatiel never had a baby only adults before so I’m learning so much about how to feed him sprouts and chop mix thank you for showing this I definitely will try

[kurapikakurta]

My seeds started sprouting yesterday and Lemon got to try some! He actually really likes both of them. <3

[SemMak._.]

Thanks for the info Sophie, I tried sprouting seeds for my baby conure and she loves them!

[sheilabush]

Thank you!!! Hello from Michigan
I will be trying this for my baby Chubby ❤

[thinasankar]

Thank you so much. It really worked for me. I'm having afew budgies they love the sprouted grains. 😊

[conniecruz]

Hi, well I have beans soaking! Very excited. Thank you so much for all this knowledge.

[wakeupfeelinggreateveryday]

How can they be stored and how long in the frig? Can any sprouted mix be frozen or is that too mushy when thawed. ty
Haha haaaa while holding the rinsed seeds to see their size watch as some look as if they are baby turtles swimming to the surface

[iristhebluegoldmacaw]

I love this video, I have watched it twice and even bought the sprouting jar and the sprouting mix from garden feathers and after your advice I managed to sprout!

[cozymatcha]

I enjoyed watching this video! I especially appreciate how you did three different sprouting batches and showed a day-to-day comparison, it helps to be able to see visually how the tail growth progression would look like. Also I love how you suggested apple cider vinegar and grapefruit seed extract as antibacterial agents. Considering this will be my first go at sprouting, I would feel a bit more at ease if I add a few drops in addition to monitoring it of course :)

[staceysflock]

I just ordered supplies to start sprouting, I’m excited for them to get here!! Thanks for the info 🤗

[judychandler]

Thank you for this tutorial, I have been successful and the birds love them!