Chia Seed

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Finchster
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There has been some posts about this seed but im after more info. I have found some at a discount chemist
sells it for not a bad price. On the dietry info it has complete proteins and high in omega fatty acids. Just thought it
could be a good seed to add to the list what do people think?
Anthony keeping Blue faced Parrot Finches/ normal yellow & Yellow fawn stars/ Melba's/ Red Faced Pytilia/ Fawn St Helena.
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Tiaris
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I mate of mine gives it to his Red Siskins.
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I think the high cost of it is holding people back a bit , I think once it becomes more popular and prices steady out you might see a lot more people using it .

It certainly looks good nutritionally .
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GregH
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I certainly looks to be flavour of the day in the miracle human health food stakes at present and I'm sure that it would benefit some cup nest builders in their winter mix but a $20-28/Kg it doesn't look econominc to me as there are certainly cheaper oil seeds. I noticed that Australian chia is grown in the Kimberley region of WA and I was wondering if Kimberley breeder in Kunnanurra has found a cheaper local source to try on grass finches
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