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Hello everyone, I'm trying my hand at making my own rabbit feed based on Oren Reynolds's recipe which is 6 part oats, and 1 part of each Barley, Wheat, BOSS. I'm trying to go strictly organic with the feed and the only version of BOSS that I was able to find that is listed as organic is from Modesto Milling and they specify it as "Sunflower Sprouting seeds in the shell". In the description they state:
So if you have horses, dairy cows, poultry, goats or rabbits, this is the place for organic feed.
Organic Sunflower Seeds, black oil are bagged as harvested. They are an excellent source of energy, protein and fiber for any poultry or livestock. The high oil content will put a sheen on any animal coat.
"Black Oil" sunflower seeds are great for sprouting. (please see sprouting instructions below) Seed not to be consumed only the sprouts grown from the seed.
I planned on including these in my rabbits feed, but wanted some input from people who probably have a lot more experience than I do when it comes to these things. Is there really a difference between normal BOSS and Sprouting Sunflower seeds? In your opinion is it safe to feed the Sprouting Sunflower seeds to my rabbits despite what the producer says about them? To me I don't see how one can differ from the other, Barley can be sprouted, but fed raw as well along with a long list of grains so I'm a little skeptical of the producers warning. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
So if you have horses, dairy cows, poultry, goats or rabbits, this is the place for organic feed.
Organic Sunflower Seeds, black oil are bagged as harvested. They are an excellent source of energy, protein and fiber for any poultry or livestock. The high oil content will put a sheen on any animal coat.
"Black Oil" sunflower seeds are great for sprouting. (please see sprouting instructions below) Seed not to be consumed only the sprouts grown from the seed.
I planned on including these in my rabbits feed, but wanted some input from people who probably have a lot more experience than I do when it comes to these things. Is there really a difference between normal BOSS and Sprouting Sunflower seeds? In your opinion is it safe to feed the Sprouting Sunflower seeds to my rabbits despite what the producer says about them? To me I don't see how one can differ from the other, Barley can be sprouted, but fed raw as well along with a long list of grains so I'm a little skeptical of the producers warning. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You