Avigrain Mung Beans Sprouting & Feeding Beans for Birds

Avigrain Mung Beans: Sprouting and Feeding Beans for Birds

Avigrain Mung Beans are a popular sprouting and feeding bean for birds, valued as a protein-rich fresh food. Sprouted mung beans are a favourite soft food for budgies, parrots, finches and many other birds, and they're especially useful through breeding, moulting and rearing, when birds benefit from extra protein and fresh greens. They're available in a range of pack sizes to suit anything from a single pet bird to a large aviary or breeding setup.

Mung beans are a good source of protein and fibre, along with a range of vitamins and minerals. The real magic happens when you sprout them: sprouting boosts their nutritional value, makes them softer and more appealing, and turns a dry bean into a fresh, living food that birds love to pick at. Sprouted beans are a great way to add variety and freshness to a seed-based diet.

They can also be cooked and offered as part of a soft-food mix, giving another easy way to work this nutritious bean into your birds' diet.

Key Features & Benefits

• Protein-rich sprouting and feeding beans for birds

• A favourite fresh soft food for budgies, parrots, finches and more

• Good source of protein and fibre, plus vitamins and minerals

• Especially useful through breeding, moulting and rearing

• Sprouting boosts nutrition and softens the beans for easy eating

• Adds variety and freshness to a seed-based diet

• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 25kg

How to Sprout Them

• Rinse the beans and soak them in water overnight

• Drain and rinse well, then put them in a sprouting jar or container

• Rinse and drain twice a day to keep them fresh

• After about 2 to 4 days, small tails (sprouts) will appear and they're ready to feed

• Offer sprouts fresh, and remove any uneaten sprouted beans from the cage the same day so they don't spoil

How to Cook Them

• Soak the beans overnight, then simmer in boiling water for around 20 minutes until soft

• Cool completely and offer as part of a soft-food mix

• Discard any uneaten cooked beans at the end of the day

Important Notes

• Serve mung beans sprouted or cooked, not dry or raw, as raw legumes contain anti-nutrients that sprouting and cooking break down, making the beans safer and more digestible

• Rinse sprouts thoroughly and keep everything clean, as warm, damp sprouting conditions can grow mould or bacteria if neglected

• Feed as part of a varied diet, in moderation, alongside your birds' normal food

• Remove fresh and sprouted food daily so it doesn't spoil in the cage

Getting the Best From It

• Sprout only as much as your birds will eat in a day or two, so it stays fresh

• Store the dry beans in a cool, dry, sealed container to keep them in good condition for sprouting

• Buy the pack size that suits how quickly you get through them, so the beans stay fresh

• Introduce sprouts gradually if your birds are new to them, alongside their familiar food

FAQs

Are mung beans good for birds?
Yes. They're a protein-rich fresh food, especially when sprouted, and are a favourite soft food for budgies, parrots, finches and many other birds, particularly through breeding and moulting.

How do I sprout mung beans for birds?
Soak them overnight, drain and rinse, then keep them in a sprouting jar, rinsing twice a day. In about 2 to 4 days they'll grow small tails and are ready to feed fresh.

Should I feed them raw or dry?
No. Serve them sprouted or cooked, not raw or dry. Raw legumes contain anti-nutrients that sprouting and cooking break down, which makes the beans safer and easier to digest.

Which birds are they good for?
Budgies, parrots, finches and many other birds enjoy sprouted mung beans, particularly during breeding, moulting and rearing.

What pack sizes are available?
They come in a range of sizes, from smaller packs for a single bird or small aviary through to larger bags for breeders and bigger collections.

Where can I buy Avigrain Mung Beans in Australia?
Order online for delivery across Australia, or pick up in-store at Bonnyrigg, NSW.