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« on: January 01, 2009, 04:01:35 PM »
I already feed some corn and black oil seeds in winter. But spotted these seed bricks at the neighbors & knew they would be great for winter treats for Pheasants. It gives them something to do as well, over the winter months.
Couldn't get them locally. Had the neighbors pick them up on one of their city trips (hour drive one way). I put them in plastic dishes to help prevent seed loss, as they will be inside their (deluxe) houses.







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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2009, 06:50:19 PM »
it looks almost the same as suet, the seed brick seems to keep all the food together.
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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2009, 06:55:11 PM »
It's the Gelatin that keeps it together.
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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2009, 06:56:28 PM »
Quote from: Reeves on January 01, 2009, 06:55:11 PM
It's the Gelatin that keeps it together.

yep, fat from pigs i believe to bind it together.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 07:18:17 PM »
Fat from Pigs ?
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2009, 07:21:27 PM »
Quote from: Reeves on January 01, 2009, 07:18:17 PM
Fat from Pigs ?
yep i heard of suet from the fat of pig's. Well thats where gelatin comes from, pigs.
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2009, 07:26:17 PM »
You sure it isn't from Horses hooves ?

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« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2009, 07:43:50 PM »
More than we need to know.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2009, 04:08:51 AM »
Quote from: NH/Pete on January 01, 2009, 07:43:50 PM
More than we need to know.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelatin

Yup, I agree there.

As far as the treats go, the only ingredient that isn't in my mix is the Pecans, Almonds, and Raisins. Huge cost factor within a per ton mix. If you want to add a coagulator to their food, and add some protein as well, use Molasses.

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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2009, 12:22:39 PM »
Quote from: Pheasant Hollow Farm on January 02, 2009, 04:08:51 AM
If you want to add a coagulator to their food, and add some protein as well, use Molasses.

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  That's what I always assumed they used.  Would increase energy intake.  WV, through Arkansas, molasses is plentiful and relatively cheap.  Not sure that's the case in Canada.
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2009, 12:27:03 PM »
Quote from: Reeves on January 01, 2009, 07:26:17 PM
You sure it isn't from Horses hooves ?

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Yeah thats it, in culinary school i remember the chef talking about gelatin and saying it was from pigs but i guess the majority of gelatin is from horses.
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2009, 04:52:31 PM »
I have given those to my quail before. They like them, but are  a little hard for them to peck on since they're smaller. But it keeps 'em occupied!!
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2009, 02:45:23 PM »
jaime, you mean the same size seeds & nuts, or ones meant for smaller species of birds ?
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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2009, 08:14:47 PM »
I've given them the ones for woodpeckers and other ones for smaller birds. Only once or twice tho, as they are probably too big of peices for the bobs. I usually just give them some bird seed as a treat. And assorted greens...
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« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2009, 08:47:52 PM »
my button quail arent much bigger than parakeets and they manage to pick out the smaller seed ,suet ,and they even ate some of the smaller sunflower seeds
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