niger thistle bird seeds

[Aquila80]

Has anyone ever used these for tortoises? Are these edible?

 

[arotester]

RE: nyjer thistle bird seeds

35 percent fat (25 percent minimum)
18 percent protein (16 percent minimum)
18 percent fiber (20 percent maximum)
12 percent moisture (maximum)
that's all i could find ,but i am afraid of seed feeding to torts (except pumpkin seeds)
wait for others reply

 

[Aquila80]

RE: nyjer thistle bird seeds

Thank you! I guess I'll have to go with groworganic.com.

 

[CourtneyAndCarl]

RE: nyjer thistle bird seeds

If you are talking about growing them, they won't grow. Nyjer thistle seeds are all heat treated since thistle is considered a problem weed.

 

[Aquila80]

Oic. Thank you!