Pictures What are your birds eating today?

[Winn]

One shot glass of sprouting seed wash well soak overnight, wash again rinse frequently throughout the day for 4 /5 days.

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Just emptied a fresh batch for tomorrow so set another soaking.

I wasn't quite prepared for how much the sprouts expand! Day 1 I gave the birds half the sprouts (with tiny root tails visible)...
Next morning I woke up to find the jar was full . I gave half again.

So far they still smell fresh and I rinse 3-4 times a day. ...but they're still expanding and filling the jar!

Next batch will start with fewer seeds... It's a learning curve I guess..

 

[AussieBird]

I need to get a new budgie sprout mix, the one I've got is just not sprouting

 

[Winn]

Mine hasn't been very diverse this week so I haven't been taking photos. Basically the frozen veggies mix, broccoli slaw mix, sprouts, and Higgins and/or bird bread.

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I'm ready to grab a fork and dive in with the birds!
Weirdly I cook and prep for my dog and birds..
Meanwhile I grab a sandwich or a slice of cheap grocery store frozen pizza for myself...

 

[Wardy]

I wasn't quite prepared for how much the sprouts expand! Day 1 I gave the birds half the sprouts (with tiny root tails visible)...
Next morning I woke up to find the jar was full . I gave half again.

So far they still smell fresh and I rinse 3-4 times a day. ...but they're still expanding and filling the jar!

Next batch will start with fewer seeds... It's a learning curve I guess..

When i have a batch done they go in the fridge and last a few days

 

[Shezbug]

Mine hasn't been very diverse this week so I haven't been taking photos. Basically the frozen veggies mix, broccoli slaw mix, sprouts, and Higgins and/or bird bread.

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Man! Mathias

 

[Shezbug]

I wasn't quite prepared for how much the sprouts expand! Day 1 I gave the birds half the sprouts (with tiny root tails visible)...
Next morning I woke up to find the jar was full . I gave half again.

So far they still smell fresh and I rinse 3-4 times a day. ...but they're still expanding and filling the jar!

Next batch will start with fewer seeds... It's a learning curve I guess..

If you are using bird seed you need to make sure it is just seed and not fortified seed.

 

[Mizzely]

I wasn't quite prepared for how much the sprouts expand! Day 1 I gave the birds half the sprouts (with tiny root tails visible)...
Next morning I woke up to find the jar was full . I gave half again.

So far they still smell fresh and I rinse 3-4 times a day. ...but they're still expanding and filling the jar!

Next batch will start with fewer seeds... It's a learning curve I guess..

I usually do 1-2 tbsp at a time; I learned a few years ago much like you did that a little makes a lot

 

[Winn]

If you are using bird seed you need to make sure it is just seed and not fortified seed.

It is a cheap seed I was forced to buy when I ran short and couldn't find anything better online or in the local pet supply store.
I fed my birds on it three days only before I was able to get their regular birdseed blend.
The seeds listed correspond to their regular seed mix... only without the added vitamins and minerals.


I still feel like I'm flying blind here and I agonize over trying to "get it all right".

Regardless, I feel I'm much more well-informed than my parents were years ago.
We were told then to feed seed and give our budgies a mirror and all would be okay.
Our budgies were "look, but don't touch".

We were recommended a travel cage at best.

 

[AussieBird]

Most basic veggies I could manage today, carrot, capsicum, butternut, and rehydrated veggie mix Small chunks for everyone.

 

[Wardy]

Chilli salad today

 

[Pixiebeak]

The focus today is butternut squash, I gave them some fresh. Later will roast for all of us. They do have romaine, celery with celery leaves, carrots , fresh green beans and cauliflower.



( I spooked Ta-dah trying to get her pictures but she chose the squash first as well) the budgies are over there so I think also choosing squash

 

[Mizzely]

Mixed veggies, butternut squash, riced cauliflower and sweet potato, Higgins Worldly Cuisines mixed with powdered freeze dried veggies, a bit of soaked seed, and a dusting of Miracle Meal.



Ripley dives straight into the Higgins, Bosco into the corn.

 

[Jenphilly]

Healthy crunchy snack with extra protein snuck in - air popped popcorn drizzled with natural almond butter, tiny bit of raw honey and flax seeds sprinkled on. I munched some too, quite tasty!!

 

[Mizzely]

Last of yesterday's offerings, plus a bit of blueberry pancake

 

[AussieBird]

Chop only for the littles, cause they don't really like chunky veggies

 

[Wardy]

Ran out of veg over the weekend so Worldy Cusines Tuscan Dream for breakfast.

 

[Mizzely]

Broccoli slaw, mixed veggies, some of the beet chop I froze a couple weeks ago, sprouts, and bird bread!

 

[Winn]

Ok. I made a couple of these. ...bound with eggwhite, not gelatin.

1 1/2 tsp (US) of seed per serving divided among 4 budgies...

 

[AussieBird]

 

[Mizzely]

What are the alien dandelion flowers?