I've been feeding China Prairie sprouted grains that are esp. formulated for avian nutrition...to my Sennie for 7 years...I absolutely LOVE Jackie at
China Prairie, Avian Fresh Diet. Ki loves the sprout mixes, its his main dish every day. His feathers are glossy and iridescent. Jackie is a sweetheart, and will be so helpful if anyone needs to call, either for help sprouting, or to order asap cz you ran out...lol (not that that's ever happened to me, just sayin'...)
I buy a 5-LB bag of Psitticine and a 5-LB bag of Micrograin and mix them, cuz Ki likes both. For one bird, I only order every 5-6 months!
Ok- hope I'm not sharing too much here...I just love this product, and I dont have to worry about the mix containing things are are toxic to birds. Hope its helpful.
"Our Avian FRESH Diet-Psittacine was developed at the China Prairie Breeding Facility over a period of 18 years where we worked with approximately 50 species of parrots from Lories to Hyacinths. Avian FRESH Diet-Micrograin was developed at the request of breeders of finches other "soft billed" birds. Since that time, AFD-Psittacine is also being used not only for parrots, but for tortoises, many kinds of rodents; any other vegetarian critter. And it has turned out that the higher level of herb seeds in AFD-Micrograin attracts many parrots, especially Cockatoos. When you observe Cockatoos in the wild, even the larger ones, you see why, as they seek out very small seeds of many types. So, the reason that we include both ADF-P and AFD-M in our Starter Kit is to provide the opportunity for your birds to be the experts. After all, they are smarter than we are about many things." Read More
ABOUT AVIAN NUTRITION
Avian FRESH Diet-PsittacineTM
The original formula, developed as the parrot food of choice for most parrots:
The 17 sprouting items included in AFD-Psittacine:
Hulled Sunflower Seed, Whole Yellow Corn, Whole Oat, Brown Rice, Hi Pro Wheat Berry, Whole Green Pea, Garbanzo, Mung Bean, Buckwheat, Millet, Fenugreek, Pumpkin Seed, Sesame Seed, Quinoa, Radish Seed, Mustard Seed, Red Clover Seed.
Avian FRESH Diet-MicrograinTM
This formula was created for smaller parrots, finches, budgies, cockatiels, pheasants, doves, and other birds requiring smaller components; however it has turned out to be the food of choice for most cockatoos and African Greys. (It’s also enjoyed by their owners, the family dog, vegetarian reptiles and assorted other family pets!)
The 15 sprouting items included in AFD-Micrograin:
Triticale, Rice, Millet, Alfalfa, Fenugreek, Buckwheat, Fennel, Flax Seed, Dill Seed, Sesame Seed, Amaranth, Quinoa, Mung Bean, Radish Seed, and Red Clover Seed.
The 100% Natural Avian Nutritional Supplement
To complete the AFD parrot food program we have created
FRESH Addition, a 100% natural powdered nutritional supplement that is applied to the sprouts at the time of feeding.
Comprised of the finest blue-green algae, barley grass, alfalfa leaf, trace mineral clay, probiotics, and herbs and spices, FRESH Addition is the premium avian supplement. We use no synthetic vitamins whatsoever yet your birds are provided with every element essential to prime health and disease resistance. We use no additional coloring of any kind, yet your birds will immediately recognize and relish this brilliant green flavorful treat for what it is- The Real Stuff. We use no preservatives yet FRESH Addition is stable at room temperature for four months and comes in a sealed wide-mouth jar.
Sprouting Instructions: