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crunchy mix from SunnyCreekFarm.com. Be sure to get the freshest date possible.” “One of my favorite sprouts is mung


beans, because they appear in two days or less. Birds like the crunch,” says Brooks. “Sprouts are safe to leave in the cage all day because they are live foods.”


Horses When adding sprouts to a horse’s regular diet, it’s


important to balance the intake. “A lot of barns feed forage three times a day. I know of a couple that feed one meal of sprouts and the other two of hay,” says Clair T unes, Ph.D., a consulting equine nutritionist with Summit Equine


Nutrition


in Sacramento, California. “Several companies sell systems for large-scale growing.” T e sprouts grow with matted roots in what is called a biscuit, weighing about 18 pounds. Diffi cult to mix with other feed, the biscuits are fed separately, roots and all.


Instead of sprouting one kind of seed per jar, consider creating a mix.


“Because of sporadic drought


conditions, the idea of growing your own fodder became more popular, thinking it might make forage supply more dependable and possibly cheaper aſt er initial startup costs,” T unes explains. “Owners have a sense of control over what the horse eats, there’s less reliance on a supplier and the seeds are less expensive than hay. Due to moisture and nutritional diff erences, you can’t swap sprouts and hay pound for pound. It’s best to consult a veterinarian or nutritionist.” Sprouts contain a lot of moisture and have an inverted calcium phosphorus ratio that has to be accounted for she says. Horses enjoy barley, sunfl ower and


fl ax sprouts for variety. T e high moisture content may help reduce the risk of intestinal impaction and resulting colic.


Good for All “Sprouts are a healthy form of nutrition and a hip way for both pets and people to enjoy greens,” says Osborne. “T ey’re a great go-to powerhouse of nutrition, oſt en more nutritious than the adult plant.”


Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.


Sprouting Tips


 Always use organic seeds. SproutHouse.com and Rareseeds.com are additional sources.


 Seeds sprout in water or soil. Avoid direct sunlight.


 Practice good hygiene to avoid bacteria. Rinse seeds several times a day to prevent mold. Once the sprouts show a bit of green, dry them to remove excess moisture before refrigerating.


 Refrigerate for up to a week for peak freshness, but no longer.


 Use a mix of seeds or one kind at a time. Discard any seeds that don’t sprout with the rest.


 Sunfl ower seeds produce a particularly high volume of sprouts.


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