I would like to start sprouting again but I want to ask a question before. Does sprouting seeds really make it more nutritional?

Some people will tell you that sprouts are a miracle food but it's really not true. There are some changes that occur when a seed germinates, but it's usually not very much different from the original seed. But the birds enjoy it, and it's a great soft food for breeding birds to feed to their babies. My flock gets freshly sprouted seeds every day.

Do NOT sprout sorghum, aka milo. That seed that starts mass-producing cyanide when it sprouts so it's dangerous. It's common in wild-bird seed mixes but it's not usually included in pet-bird seed mixes. It's sometimes sold on the spray as jumbo millet though, looking sort of like millet spray but with much bigger seeds. The dry seed is safe and so are unripe seeds, but sprouted sorghum is a huge no no.

Sprouting is a question which some breeders recommend and others don't... I've tried sprouting none of birds liked it at all. Also you must be very careful to wash it well, and use it before it goes sour... can be very tricky... I don't think Id ever do it again.. just my opium.

Climate can make a difference in the results. I live in the desert and haven't had a problem with spoilage, but it can be a major issue in humid climates. B lives in southern Florida so LOTS of humidity there. Just soaking the seeds overnight (and maybe doing it in the fridge) might be a safer option than letting them grow for a longer time. Here's my sprouting recipe: http://www.littlefeatheredbuddies.com/i ... uting.html

One benefit of soaking/sprouting is that it helps reduce phytate in the seeds, which is an anti-nutrient that can interfere with the absorption of minerals. So even though the actual nutrient content doesn't change very much, the increase in bioavailability is nice.

most of my birds love sprouted seeds. Cuddles literally wakes up and rushes to the bowl when sprouts arrive. Another reason why I sprout is to get birds used to them for the case of new babies and necessity of soft food.
The technique I use is very easy and I don't have any problems with spoilage.

Thank you!

If it isn't that beneficial then I don't really see anything to gain by sprouting. Thank you for the information though. I'll do it when I breed again. It's super humid and hot right now. I hate it. I miss the winter.

The super heat might be the reason your birds are less hormonal. Very hot weather is stressful so it's not an ideal time to breed.

I'm not sure if its really super heat or if I'm exaggerating. All I know is that I started sweating when I was outside. The weather forecast says its currently 84 but feels like 91. The humidity is also 73%.

Which is why I can't live in Florida. Even California is getting too hot for me.

Here in Southern AZ, super heat starts at 110. But the humidity is about 10% when it's that hot so it only feels like 110. A hundred degrees is just ordinary heat.