How to Make Soaked Seed for a Parrot

Soaking seeds makes them much more palatable to birds as well as humans. They swell up, becoming soft and juicy rather than hard and dry. If the seeds germinate, they may become more rich in nutrients. Therefore, taking the time to soak seeds before feeding them to your parrot is well worthwhile. The potential danger is of microorganisms multiplying among the damp seeds, producing a health risk. You can avoid this by taking care with the soaking procedure.

Things You'll Need

  • Seeds, nuts and dry legumes
  • Jars or boxes with lids
  • Sieve
  • Spring or filtered water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Select a variety of seeds. The mixture depends on the species of parrot, but possibilities include Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, lentils, peas and grains.

    • 2

      Rinse the seeds in a sieve under running water to remove dust, dirt and some microorganisms.

    • 3

      Put the seeds into a clean glass or plastic box or jar.

    • 4

      Cover the seeds with spring or filtered water. Use at least twice as great a volume of water as seeds. Replace the lid and place the jar in the refrigerator.

    • 5

      Rinse the seeds every day and change the water. Feed them to your parrot once they germinate -- sprout -- or have swollen. It doesn̵7;t matter if all the seeds don̵7;t germinate.