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Hello All Gouldian Breeders And Fans

In my travels on the internet, I found a rather interesting article about Gouldians diet in the wild, compared to Gouldian diet in captivity.

I hope you all enjoy it as well.


http://www.naturallyforbirds.com.au/blo ... ike-fidler

That was interesting. Thanks for sharing the link.

lovezebs

I sprouted my first millet a few days ago. I waited a bit too long and let the sprouts grow about an inch.

It smelled very fresh and sprouty, so I fed it to my "boys". OH MY they had a BLAST with it.

Pigeon tried dragging an entire sprig of it into the corner of the cage so he could have it to himself.

I love my "boys" antics! And they stripped it clean, stealing the longest of the sprouts from each other and playing come-and-get-me with the sprouts hanging out of their mouths!

Babs

Pigeon ?

lovezebs u got me thinkin!!!

Madcat

Not me, lol, the guy who wrote the article.....

lovezebs whatever!!! If it weren't for you I would t have seen the article my friend. So props to both of you!!

Madcat

It is interesting though, isn't it?

lovezebs

I let Bill name them *snort!

lovezebs Yes it is. At the end it states something about domestic plants being toxic tho. Hmmmm... I'm thinkin!!! I have the stuff to rinse/ treat the seeds for sprouting!!!!

Madcat

I believe it only mentions 'domestic sorghum' as being toxic, not any other grains that are used in finch diet mixes.

lovezebs ok. So if I order a sprouting mix I'm ok??

Madcat

Yes

lovezebs awesome!!!!!!

lovezebs
Elana, Interesting article. Thanks for sharing.

Does anyone grow & harvest sorghum for their birds? I'm curious about how difficult it would be to grow.