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Good source for seed
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:48 pm
by kcfd55
Could you fine folks tell me where you get your seed? I see several on-line sources, but don't know which one to use. There is no local source for good seed.
Also, is there a feed that is low in rape seed? My zebras seem to eat everything but the rape seeds. A batch of seed I have now placed in the feeder ends up with lots of black seed at the bottom.
Thanks,
Mike
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 3:36 pm
by Dave
I use Herman Brothers
http://www.hermanbros-seed.com/ I don't know about nearer to you.
True rapeseed is not readily eaten by birds, it is bitter. What we call rape is most like Canola--rapeseed that has been bred to not produce erucic acid. Rapeseed, by the way, is in the cabbage family and a flowering field of it is truly gorgeous.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapeseed# ... l_2014.jpg
I feed rapeseed to my Canaries, and it is a traditional seed for them. Over the last few years I've also offered sunflower chips. My birds eat 3x more sunflower chips than rape.
I don't know of any non-canary finches that eat rapeseed. I wonder if others on this forum see finches eat rape?
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:10 pm
by lovezebs
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:31 pm
by kcfd55
Dave:
You didn't leave a long response, but it was FULL of information

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Elena:
I've seen several sites, of course, but I can never tell from pictures if the seed is a good quality or not. The seed I have now has perhaps 10% rape, which is useless to me with the current crop of birds I have.
Maybe I will plant them to get the field of "truly gorgeous" flowers as Dave mentioned.
Thank you both,
Mike
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 6:29 pm
by Babs _Owner
kcfd55
I use Herman Brothers as well. You can make your own custom mix and their family is just amazing. I have about 20lbs per month shipped to me. Treat their staff with kindness, and it will be returned. They are wonderful.
I adore them!
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:34 pm
by wildbird
I use ladygouldianfinch.com. She is in California. You can get any most any type seed separately and mix them yourself.
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 11:36 am
by kcfd55
Wildbird:
Thank you. I checked their site and it looks interesting. Do they recommend particular mixes? I don't know enough to pick the correct seeds
Thanks,
Mike
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2017 11:26 am
by Christian
I primarily use glamgouldians. She's also terrific at responding to email questions. Her products are quality and super fast shipping. She's out of Michigan.
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 1:31 pm
by Flight Feathers
I buy from shops near me too.

I've never bought seed online.
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2018 11:29 pm
by wildbird
Mike, I believe ladygouldianfinch will recommend a seed mix based on the type of birds that you have, if you ask her.
Re: Good source for seed
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 12:08 am
by Sojourner
I feed my finches a parakeet blend as their staple seed. My guys won't eat the rape seed or anything else "special" in the finch blends. So canary reedgrass seed, millet, and a smattering of oat groats. I've found they will start tossing the oat groats if I add too much to the mix. They're fine with it in a treat cup by itself but they don't like it to get in the way of the other seed in the parakeet blend, LOL!