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Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:15 pm
by wilkifam
I would like to sprout seeds for my birds, I have yet to try it. What should I use in the water to keep bacteria from growing?
Any advice on the subject is appreciated
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:43 pm
by Martie
I have used both bleach and Grapefruit Seed Extract at different times and have had success with both. (GSE is much more natural!) With either, I add just a small drop or two to a quart jar 3/4 filled with water for the first soak only. I rinse and replace the water 2-3 times daily.
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:48 pm
by debbie276
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:14 pm
by kheather
thanks for those links Debbie!!! I am gonna check them out. I have sprouted seeds with regular rinsing and organic ACV!
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:19 pm
by Martie
Thank you for those links, Debbie. I have been doing it "my way" without incident for many years - will watch the Mike Fidler videos and see if I can't get up to date!
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:01 pm
by 30 Seconds to Bob
I've always used a drop or two of bleach in about a half gallon of water and changed the water twice daily. Make sure you use seed especially made for sprouting or at least make sure it is 100% seed - no nutritional additives. Once the seeds begin to sprout, you can leave them sit in a strainer for another day (again rinsing them twice daily). Then the sprouted seeds will keep in the fridge for about another five days. Bob
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 6:20 pm
by L in Ontario
I use about 1 tablespoon of ACV to a pitcher of water and do not do any water changes. Just rinse well at the end.
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:20 pm
by Sally
I've also been doing the Mike Fidler way, and then I freeze the chitted seed. That way, I don't have to constantly have sprouting going on. I used to have multiple jars going on my kitchen counter.
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:40 pm
by cindy
Sally, when you take it out of the freezer do you thaw it in the fridge or set it in warm water?
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:46 pm
by debbie276
There is no reason to defrost the sprouts they are not a solid block so you can just put them right into the dish.
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:53 pm
by cindy
Thank you Debbie.
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:36 pm
by Sally
debbie276 wrote:There is no reason to defrost the sprouts they are not a solid block so you can just put them right into the dish.
Exactly. For the most part, they stay nice and loose in the freezer container, I just scoop out what I need at the time. You may get a few lumps, but they are easily broken up.
Re: Sprouting Seeds and/or Millet Sprays
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:19 pm
by cindy
With a large amount of birds that sounds quick and easy....a good thing!!!