This may not appeal to you in your world, but in her world this millet seed is a tasty treat for Sadi, our parrot.
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 Seeds to birds can be like candies to children - most would eat them all the time if they could. But like candy, seeds are high in fat and too much fatty seed may make your bird avoid the more nutritious items (fruits and vegetables) that you provide for him. One particular seed, millet, is lower in fat and in fact, very nutritious. Millet is a grass that has the |
| botanical name of panicum miliaceum and is one of the most nutritious grains you can give to your bird. Millet contains high levels of proteins, carbohydrates, B-complex vitamins, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in addition to a host of other important nutrients. (Credit: Drs. Foster and Smith) |
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Sadi is lucky you're taking such good care of her health!
ReplyDeleteWe are trying — 30 years is a long time with that sassy bird!
Deletelaughing at your 'sassy' comment. :) i like when millet sprouts here along the pond and the birds relish it as it ripens for them.
ReplyDeleteI learned something new today.
ReplyDeleteYou've had Sadi for 30 years?? Wow!
ReplyDeleteIt's all relative hey Kate, one bird's millet seed is another man's croissant :)
ReplyDeleteSo, If I had a bird and fed it just the right millet, people could say I was "for the birds." But that would be a good thing, right?
ReplyDeleteSadi's cute!
ReplyDeleteEveryone's got a right to have their own taste!
ReplyDeletePS: I sent you an email regarding your question. Did you receive it?
Oh that is a long time Sadi is with you!
ReplyDeleteSadie is very cute. I have a friend who cooks millet in various ways, and loves it.
ReplyDeleteI learned something too....and sounds like we should all be eating millet.
ReplyDeleteWow! You're definitely doing it right if Sadie's been with you for 30 years! I tried cooking and eating millet many years ago. I'll let the birds have it. (Love your shot. Very pretty!)
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