Goatherd
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While I don't know how this would affect goats, but there are some serious issues health issues that can come from sprouting .
I have raised exotic birds for over 20 years and use sprouts regularly as part of their diet.
If allowed to sit too long once sprouted, and not kept under refrigeration, you are inviting e coli, listeria and salmonella.
Sprouts have a short "safe" shelf life so to speak.
As has been mentioned, ACV or another source of acid such as Grapefruit Seed Extract should be used in the soaking water to retard bacterial growth. Rinsing is paramount and should be done several times during the sprouting process and each time remaining sprouts are going to be served. If you have left over sprouts they should be refrigerated or kept very cool. Again, you rinse those before you serve them.
Granted goats and chickens may not have as delicate a constitution as a parrot, but some forms of food borne illnesses are easy to transmit regardless of the species.
Virtually any seed can be sprouted. They all vary in the time that they will sprout. BOSS sprout well and if you want a variety of seeds, you can buy a pigeon mix which has a nice selections of grains, legumes, peas, etc. Of course straight grains such as wheat, corn, barley, oats, etc. work well too.
Sprouting changes the molecular and nutritional benefit of seeds. It is understood that the most beneficial sprout is just as soon as the sprout emerges up to 1/4".
Older sprouts are fine, but nutritional values decrease the longer they are kept.
They really are easy to do and become routine once you are comfortable with the procedure. Don't be afraid to try it, just be diligent in the preparation.
I have raised exotic birds for over 20 years and use sprouts regularly as part of their diet.
If allowed to sit too long once sprouted, and not kept under refrigeration, you are inviting e coli, listeria and salmonella.
Sprouts have a short "safe" shelf life so to speak.
As has been mentioned, ACV or another source of acid such as Grapefruit Seed Extract should be used in the soaking water to retard bacterial growth. Rinsing is paramount and should be done several times during the sprouting process and each time remaining sprouts are going to be served. If you have left over sprouts they should be refrigerated or kept very cool. Again, you rinse those before you serve them.
Granted goats and chickens may not have as delicate a constitution as a parrot, but some forms of food borne illnesses are easy to transmit regardless of the species.
Virtually any seed can be sprouted. They all vary in the time that they will sprout. BOSS sprout well and if you want a variety of seeds, you can buy a pigeon mix which has a nice selections of grains, legumes, peas, etc. Of course straight grains such as wheat, corn, barley, oats, etc. work well too.
Sprouting changes the molecular and nutritional benefit of seeds. It is understood that the most beneficial sprout is just as soon as the sprout emerges up to 1/4".
Older sprouts are fine, but nutritional values decrease the longer they are kept.
They really are easy to do and become routine once you are comfortable with the procedure. Don't be afraid to try it, just be diligent in the preparation.
