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White millet substitute
Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 16:55
by flap
Hi everyone, I am putting together a moulting seed mix for our gouldians trying to follow the ABK Gouldian book. However we haven't been able to get hold of French Millet. What would be a good substitute for it? Thanks.
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 17:26
by Jayburd
flab wrote:ABK Gouldian book
Is that the one by Fidler & Evans? Picked it up for $5 at a book sale.
dunno about seed sorry
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 17:43
by flap
No, the Fidler and Evans one is a lot more technical. We were considering buying it but I think it is beyond us at this stage and the new one is $80. so you did well to get one for $5.
The one i am referring to is A guide to gouldian finches and their mutations. By Rob Marshall, Milton Lewis, Ron Tristam, and Terry Martin.
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 19:53
by gomer
Im not sure where your from flab,As you have not filled in your location in your profile.But white french millet should be very easy to get.It is very accessible here in Vic.And can be bought from any produce store,Also should be available in any good rural store,As it is also feed out to horses among other animals.
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 20:01
by flap
thanks Gomer will look into that. Also thanks for pointing out no location in my profile. I was sure I had filled it in!!! FYI I am in WA (surprise surprise!!!)
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 09 Oct 2010, 20:48
by jusdeb
Just did a google on white millet subs and the nearest I got was white rice ( was referring to a human diet) . You would have to go in depth to find protein % fat % etc etc then compare it to other seeds .
I get mine form a produce store if thats any help .
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 10 Oct 2010, 01:36
by spanna
birdworld nearly always have a supply flab. dont personally buy from there (only cos its an hour round trip!) but i know theyve got individual seeds for sale at any weight you want. sure they'd have it.
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 10 Oct 2010, 09:04
by flap
thanks Spanna, will try them. Tried the dealer we usually go through and they didn't have it. but didn't think of ringing the others!
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 10 Oct 2010, 10:18
by Greg41
Hi, Kukulas Bros in William St Perth have bulk White Millet seed at $2.50 Kg. It's a great shop that sell all kinds of seeds, nuts , dried fruits etc.
Hope this helps. Cheers Greg.
Re: White millet substitute
Posted: 10 Oct 2010, 10:43
by jusdeb
MOULTING AID 1L - Vetafarm Pty Ltd
Moulting Aid contains soluble vitamins, minerals and amino acids in a form suitable for addition to the food or water of moulting birds. ...
Would this be an alternative for you.