Alfalfa sprouts?

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I tried a search, but couldn't find anything pertaining to alfalfa sprouts. I'm sorry if my search skills just aren't up to par, but are alfalfa sprouts from the grocery store safe for my birds? The store also has some with mustard sprouts as well.
 
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Alfalfa sprouts are not only a good source of vitamin C but also beta carotene ( vitamin A). If you decide to sprout alfalfa be sure not to feed dormant seeds as the dormant seed contains canavanine, a natural toxin and carcinogen but when the seed sprouts, any amount is miniscule. Soak 4-6 hours and they should be ready in 4-6 days. Other sprout sources of beta carotene are sprouted peas and cabbage.
 

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