Many a bird-lover loves quinoa, but is it “all that?” When fed sprouted, yes I think it can be…with some amount of caution. Quinoa is another seed often mistaken for a grain, but it is commonly known as a “pseudo-grain” similar to millet and amaranth.

Like millet and quinoa, amaranth is usually mistaken for a grain, but it is actually a seed known as a “pseudo-grain.” There are 60 different species of “amaranthus.”(1) You can view several types of amaranth here: 

Not many of us give much thought to dietary B12 in our birds' diets, but should we be thinking about this? Oh yes, very definitely yes! B12 is not a vitamin found easily in plant matter; normally it must be synthesized in vivo...

Summer calls for a special trail mix for our exotic birds; a mix that uses the goodies Nature is providing naturally. In this mix I’ve taken some really good and nutritious items...