Deli Nature 82 – Canaries Germination Seed

Deli Nature 82 Germination Seed Canary is a very varied and rich sprouting seed mixture with seeds which have a high germinative capacity. The mix is perfect for providing protein for breeding birds, and as part as a varied every day diet.

Preparation

To soak:

• Rinse the seeds well under running water
• In any suitable container (keeping in mind that the seed will increase in volume as it soaks / sprouts), add plenty of water, at least three times the volume of seed.
• Use warm (not hot) water to improve germination speed (if desired)
• Add GSE (grapefruit seed extract) or another water sanitiser (e.g. Birdcare Aviclens) to help prevent unwanted fungal or bacterial growth.
• Allow soaking for up to 24 hours at room temperature
• Rinse with plenty of cold running water
• Give as is or mixed with egg food or fruits and vegetables

Alternatively, allow seed to germinate:

• Automatic sprouter (see instructions on link)
• Tray method
  • Spread in a thin layer on a flat tray, adding just enough water to dampen the seeds, but not to cover them.
  • Add GSE (grapefruit seed extract) or another water sanitiser (e.g. Birdcare Aviclens) to help prevent unwanted fungal or bacterial growth.
  • Change the water a few times a day and allow to germinate for 1-2 days.
• Jar method
  • Place in a jar, and cover with muslin or other porous cloth, secured in place of a lid.
  • Add a small amount of water
  • Add GSE (grapefruit seed extract) or another water sanitiser (e.g. Birdcare Aviclens) to help prevent unwanted fungal or bacterial growth.
  • Turn the jar onto a 45-degree angle, with the opening facing downwards.
  • The water should mostly drain from the jar but the atmosphere remains humid.
  • Change the water a few times a day and allow to germinate for 1-2 days.
  • Rinse with plenty of cold running water

Give as is or mixed with egg food or fruits and vegetables

Ideally, you should only soak and/or germinate enough to feed your birds for one day.  Do NOT soak or germinate a large quantity in advance for feeding over a few days unless it can be refrigerated in a sealed container.

Composition:

Rubsen rapeseed 57.5%, black rapeseed 6%, hempseed 4%, niger seed 5%, white Lettuce seed 3%, white Millet 2.5%, wild seeds 4%, white dari 4%, red dari 4%, Katjang idjoe (mung beans) 10%