Sunflower sprouts safe for young redfoot?

[tpence1991]

I just picked up some sunflower sprouts at the farmer's market. Are these safe for my ~5 month old redfoot?

What are y'alls thoughts? Thanks

 

[Maro2Bear]

Are these just the new little shoots right from seed meant for human consumption on salads? Organically grown?

Everything in moderation....https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=367&c=5#.XX0Dr8opChA

 

[tpence1991]

Are these just the new little shoots right from seed meant for human consumption on salads? Organically grown?

Everything in moderation....https://www.thetortoisetable.org.uk/plant-database/viewplants/?plant=367&c=5#.XX0Dr8opChA

Yes. They are new shoots meant for human consumption. I assume they're all organic, but I forgot to ask

 

[SPILL]

I've fed them a few times and they're always taken well. Sprouts are high in protein so not something to feed often. Use moderately like Maro2Bear said.

 

[sinutnoved]

Yes they are safe. They are very high in phosphorus so moderation is key with these sprouts. That being said they do have a very good nutritional profile. If there was one sprout I would pick to live off of it would be the sunflower sprout or microgreen.

 

[SPILL]

Yes they are safe. They are very high in phosphorus so moderation is key with these sprouts. That being said they do have a very good nutritional profile. If there was one sprout I would pick to live off of it would be the sunflower sprout or microgreen.

Thanks for pointing that out. I was so focused on the 25%-30% protein that I hadn't even noticed the 1:8.5 Ca.

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