Petite Soaking Blend

The best blend for hungry little beaks! Thirteen different seeds, grains and legumes are carefully selected and hand-blended to make an easy soaking blend small birds relish.

Small birds like Budgies and Cockatiels are notorious for being picky eaters; this blend has a balanced combination of all the seeds and grains they love and the ones they should be eating. All ingredients are organic, human-grade and contain no preservatives, salt, sugar or nasty chemicals.

Suitable for Finches, Canary, Budgies, Parrotlets, Cockatiels, Green-cheek Conures, Quakers, Lorikeets, Rosella, Bourke Parrots, King Parrots, Caique, Senegal.

$12.99

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How to start soaking

Rinse under water one tablespoon per two birds until it runs close to clear. Then soak for 8-12 hours. Ensure that there is at least an inch of water above when soaking, as the blend will expand over time. You may notice while soaking the water will turn dirty. This is normal as nutrients are released into the water.

Once soaked, rinse until it runs close to clear, let drain and serve. Don't worry if you don't get home in time to take it out of the water. The maximum soaking time is 24 hours. Soaked seeds should have an earthy smell and be offered immediately. Discard uneaten portions after 2-3 hours. If you are worried about uneaten food, reduce the portion of the soaked seed, so nothing is left behind.

Don't waste the water you used for soaking; pour it onto your garden. It's full of powerful nutrients.

When feeding soaked seed, ensure it is free from mould, and other kitchen contaminants. If you have particular issues, you can use a few drops of Vetfarm Aviclens or Organic Apple Cider Vinegar when soaking.

Tools you will need

It can be soaked in any clean container, but you will require a fine strainer as some seeds are very small. Our Beginner Sprouting Jar works best. Soak out of direct sunlight in a cool dark place.

How to use

Offer as is, mix into chop or bird recipes.

How much to feed

Can be offered 2-3 times a week, taking into account your bird's daily needs. As a guide one dry tablespoon per two birds. This blend must be soaked and cannot be offered dry.

Organic Ingredients

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas), Sesame Seeds, Buckwheat, Sunflower Kernels, Red Lentils, Green Lentils, Tri-colour Quinoa, White French Millet, Rye Grains, Wheat Grains, Green Split Pea, Oat Groats, Mung Beans. Please note some ingredients are seasonal and may not be present.

Storage

We recommend storing in an air-tight container in a dark, cool place. For Freeze-dried food please see above.

Allergens

May contain traces of gluten, sesame seeds, soya, lupin, peanuts and other tree nuts.

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