{"id":1525,"date":"2010-01-04T17:26:23","date_gmt":"2010-01-04T17:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbirdfoodever.com\/?p=1525"},"modified":"2010-01-04T17:26:23","modified_gmt":"2010-01-04T17:26:23","slug":"sprouting-blends-expected-rate-of-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/sprouting-blends-expected-rate-of-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Sprouting Blends &#8211; Expected Rate of Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our Original Sprouting and Wheat-Free Sprouting Blends.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Initial Setup: If you are new to sprouting our Complete Sprouting Kit is for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3000\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3000\" src=\"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/WheatSproutingKit-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Wheat Sprouting Kit\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wheat-Free Complete Sprouting Kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">xIf you are new to sprouting<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Purchase either or 1# or a 5# Complete Sprouting Kit. Select the best size for the number of birds you care for. This will get you started. You\u2019ll see how easy it is to properly grow sprouts. For convenience is best to have two jars for sprouting, while you&#8217;re using one, the second jar is growing.<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Monthly Maintenance<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3344\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3344\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3344\" src=\"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/DSC_0020-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"1# &amp; 5# Sprouting Blends\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3344\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our Original Sprouting Blend in 1 and 5 pound bags. A one pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend makes approximately 9 1\/2 cups of sprouts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A one pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend makes over \u00a09\u00a0 1\/2 cups of sprouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One five pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend will make nearly 47 cups of sprouts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">xx<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How to Feed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The rate of us is directly linked to the amount of our Sprouting Blends you feed each day.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; In the beginning, all birds will need to have our sprouting blend make up at least 50% of the total volume of food they are fed each day. This is to &#8216;dose load&#8217; them, to begin to make up for all the nutrients they have not received in prior diets.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; For birds with an existing health condition, and those showing symptom, you will want to feed a volume of up to 80% of our Sprouting Blend each day. In other words 80% of our Sprouting Blend to 20% other appropriate wholesome foods.<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Start by sprouting 1 tablespoon of our sprouting blend per bird, per day. For one parrot this means sprouting \u00a03 tablespoons of our sprouting blend, and this would be expected to last for a 3-day period. Once you you begin feeding, adjust the amount of sprouting blend as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Consider the Present Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Birds are skilled at hiding any symptoms of illness and disease &#8211; this is a primary survival trait in the wild. \u00a0Please think about the type of diet your bird has been consuming when deciding the amount of sprouts to feed each day. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/home\/wp\/index.php\/2011\/02\/08\/what-is-avian-malnutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Avian malnutrition<\/a> is an\u00a0insidious condition with one of it&#8217;s symptoms being &#8216;unexpected death.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Rate of Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When sprouting the mixture at a rate of 1 tablespoon per bird per day, described above, \u00a0a 1 pound bag will last one budgerigar (parakeet) for approximately 6 to 12 weeks or longer. \u00a0This varies based on the amount of sprouts fed each day.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0 5 pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend will feed 9 parrots (ranging in size from budgerigar (parakeet) to a large macaw for between 6 to 8 to 12 weeks &#8211; or longer. This time will vary and depends directly on the amount of sprouts you feed daily to each bird.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Balanced Nutrition, the Best Preventive Healthcare<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3040\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3040\" src=\"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/DSC_0108-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Balanced meal\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sample of a Balanced Avian meal for a Green-cheeked Conure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Because your birds may be masking any symptoms of illness and disease it&#8217;s important to error on the side of providing them maximum quality nutrition right away. The only way to prevent illness and disease, or reverse any pre-existing health problems is by feeding your bird, and teaching them to eat, a wholesome balance of natural foods.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4>For more information on this please sign up to receive my report, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/articles-parrots-best-nutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">&#8220;Why Your Parrots Need <em>Balanced<\/em> Nutrition&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have concerns regarding a specific avian health condition, please consider having a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/margolincom.com\/bbfe\/home\/wp\/index.php\/consultations\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personalized nutritional plan<\/a> done for your bird.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Was this page helpful? \u00a0What are your thoughts? \u00a0Do you have any questions? Please let us know.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">x<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>x Our Original Sprouting and Wheat-Free Sprouting Blends. x Initial Setup: If you are new to sprouting our Complete Sprouting Kit is for you. x x xIf you are new to sprouting Purchase either or 1# or a 5# Complete Sprouting Kit. Select the best size for the number of birds you care for. This will get you started. You\u2019ll see how easy it is to properly grow sprouts. For convenience is best to have two jars for sprouting, while you&#8217;re using one, the second jar is growing. x x x x x &nbsp; Monthly Maintenance x A one pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend makes over \u00a09\u00a0 1\/2 cups of sprouts. \u00a0 One five pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend will make nearly 47 cups of sprouts. xx x x \u00a0 How to Feed The rate of us is directly linked to the amount of our Sprouting Blends you feed each day. &#8211; In the beginning, all birds will need to have our sprouting blend make up at least 50% of the total volume of food they are fed each day. This is to &#8216;dose load&#8217; them, to begin to make up for all the nutrients they have not received in prior diets. &#8211; For birds with an existing health condition, and those showing symptom, you will want to feed a volume of up to 80% of our Sprouting Blend each day. In other words 80% of our Sprouting Blend to 20% other appropriate wholesome foods. &#8211; Start by sprouting 1 tablespoon of our sprouting blend per bird, per day. For one parrot this means sprouting \u00a03 tablespoons of our sprouting blend, and this would be expected to last for a 3-day period. Once you you begin feeding, adjust the amount of sprouting blend as needed. x Consider the Present Diet Birds are skilled at hiding any symptoms of illness and disease &#8211; this is a primary survival trait in the wild. \u00a0Please think about the type of diet your bird has been consuming when deciding the amount of sprouts to feed each day. \u00a0Avian malnutrition is an\u00a0insidious condition with one of it&#8217;s symptoms being &#8216;unexpected death. &nbsp; Rate of Use When sprouting the mixture at a rate of 1 tablespoon per bird per day, described above, \u00a0a 1 pound bag will last one budgerigar (parakeet) for approximately 6 to 12 weeks or longer. \u00a0This varies based on the amount of sprouts fed each day. A\u00a0 5 pound bag of either our Original or Wheat-Free Sprouting Blend will feed 9 parrots (ranging in size from budgerigar (parakeet) to a large macaw for between 6 to 8 to 12 weeks &#8211; or longer. This time will vary and depends directly on the amount of sprouts you feed daily to each bird. x Balanced Nutrition, the Best Preventive Healthcare Because your birds may be masking any symptoms of illness and disease it&#8217;s important to error on the side of providing them maximum quality nutrition right away. The only way to prevent illness and disease, or reverse any pre-existing health problems is by feeding your bird, and teaching them to eat, a wholesome balance of natural foods. For more information on this please sign up to receive my report, &#8220;Why Your Parrots Need Balanced Nutrition&#8221;. x If you have concerns regarding a specific avian health condition, please consider having a\u00a0personalized nutritional plan done for your bird. x Was this page helpful? \u00a0What are your thoughts? \u00a0Do you have any questions? 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