Adding hulled hemp seeds in Chop Mix?

BoomBoom

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Hello! Can I mix in hulled, human-grade hemp seeds directly the chop mix ingredients? Or is it better sprinkled 'fresh' on top of the mix with every serving? I prefer the former but I'm fine either way.

The chop mix is for my sun conure and parakeets. I've read good things about hemp seed but I also heard that it makes some birds hormonal. Is this true? For parakeets it seems to be advised though.
 

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Well, all Iā€™ll say is that we add it to the food of our breeders who just donā€™t seem to be ā€œin the mood,ā€ and it works. I would never give it to bird that I didnā€™t want procreating.


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Thanks, Silversage! Good thing I haven't opened the bottle yet, I can return it (quite expensive too if I may add haha).
 

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Add it to your own diet! At Costco, the price isnā€™t too bad! My daily breakfast is a mix of hemp seed, flaxseed, and chia seed!
 
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@Flboy, I just might do that! For a while I was putting chia seeds in overnight oats. Hemp seed's nutty flavor would go well in there!
 

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