{"product_id":"healthy-parrot-sprouting-mix-500g-best-behaved-birds","title":"Healthy Parrot Sprouting Mix 500g - Best Behaved Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy Parrot Sprouting Mix 500g - Best Behaved Birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Healthy Parrot Sprouting Mix combines a blend of human grade legumes and seeds.  This mix is easily sprouted to create a natural, easily digestible and bioavailable source of protein for your bird to enjoy. Sprouting is a great tool for diet conversion, and is similar to some of the things that parrots would eat in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMung Beans, Brown Lentils, Pea Seeds, Green Lentils, Chickpeas, Aduki Beans, Broccoli Seeds, Radish Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Alfalfa Seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo prepare the sprouting mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your desired portion into a sprouting jar with a mesh lid for drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse until he water runs clear, then fill the jar with cool water, and soak the mix overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the morning, rinse until the water runs clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 8-10 drops of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bestbehavedbirdsshop.com\/products\/grapefruit-seed-extract-gse-59ml\" title=\"Grapefruit Seed Extract GSE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGrapefruit Seed Extract (GSE)\u003c\/a\u003e and fill the jar with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave this to sit for up the 5 minutes, then drain the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet your jar at a downwards 45 degree angle to drain excess water and start the sprouting process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat steps 3-6 twice a day as the blend sprouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce little white tails appear, you can start to serve the sprouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEither serve from the sprouting jar each day as they continue to grow, or sprout enough for a few days, and store in an air tight container in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPROUTING SAFETY: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReduce the risk of mould forming by using the GSE dunk in steps 4-5. Always smell and visually inspect your sprouts before serving them to your bird. If in doubt, throw it out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: This blend is suitable for sprouting only. Do not feed dry, and do not only soak it. Some grains such as quinoa may sprout overnight during the soak which is normal!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pAshh1HmdS8?si=LKDe1aHCewkjvobZ\u0026amp;start=622\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCombine with your parrot’s usual food to create a diverse and varied diet. Start by adding one teaspoon per small bird, two teaspoons per medium bird or three teaspoons per large bird, alongside the other food that your bird eats. Adjust accordingly based on the other components in your bird’s diet. Weigh your bird regularly to ensure they are maintaining a healthy weight. Always offer alongside fresh, clean water, and replenish food with a fresh portion daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHealthy Parrot Sprouting Mix 500g is a complementary pet product, and is not a complete diet for any animal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCombine with other products in the Best Behaved Birds parrot food range for an enriching foraging experience for your parrot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. To retain freshness, store in an airtight container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Behaved Birds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57965957382525,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/9805\/3427\/files\/IMG_8460_df9918b6-3b99-470f-9821-1b0dd848d6e4.jpg?v=1774878440","url":"https:\/\/bestbehavedbirdsshop.com\/products\/healthy-parrot-sprouting-mix-500g-best-behaved-birds","provider":"Best Behaved Birds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}