Mallet varieties? - Page 2

Teddy001 · 10-09-2014, 07:56 PM

Ah.. Lol.. I've noticed the " wheat Sprays" have kind of prickly thingys on them- not like thorns, but the plant is somewhat hard, and a bit poky.

BrainGirl · 10-09-2014, 07:58 PM

Wheat and oats are spiky, I know what you mean!

Teddy001 · 10-09-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BrainGirl

Wheat and oats are spiky, I know what you mean!

.. I try to " soften" the prickly things, by rubbing them with my fingers. Seems to "tame" them down.. Lol.. I'm very excited about the new millet varieties- from what I've read about them, they are very healthy treats.

. I didn't know humans could eat them-- hmmm? They are very healthy, I may try a nibble. Hehe.. Thanks? Much Bgirl..

BrainGirl · 10-09-2014, 08:53 PM

Before rice caught on in Asia millet was the grain of choice! Personally I love it as a breakfast cereal cooked with fruit and spices. It's good to mix it with another grain like oatmeal or amaranth because the combination makes a complete protein

I also like it cooked in savoury dishes. A bit of herb (oregano, thyme) and some garlic, salt, pepper: makes a quick side dish or an easy stuffing for chicken!

Teddy001 · 10-09-2014, 09:05 PM

Interesting.. I love oatmeal, and we eat a lot of chicken dishes. I'm going to defo try some with oatmeal, and mix up some with on chicken. We eat a lot of fish, too. I bet it's good with fish, and other spices.

I just put one in each of the hams cages- Allie and Candy went right to it, and ate some

. Teddie, is still sleeping-- I hope she enjoys hers.

cypher · 10-10-2014, 12:38 AM

I think my hams have had just about every variety of millet there is & they love them all! Shame we can't always get so many on the spray, just the seeds, but I do give them foxtail & red millet sprays. Dari sprays are another yours might enjoy if you can get them.

Teddy001 · 10-10-2014, 02:59 PM

I did ya know there were so many variety's of millets. Both my dwarfs love millets. I'dike to try the ones you mentioned, Cypher, for a variety.

. Do you know if " ultimate millets" are okay for hamsters?

cypher · 10-10-2014, 11:54 PM

Sorry Teddy but I have no idea what ultimate millets are?! Google doesn't seem to know either lol! Do you have a link to anything.

cypher · 10-31-2014, 04:35 AM

Just came across this page which mentions some studies on the benefit of millet on blood sugar that might be of interest.
Health Benefits of Millet | The Whole Grains Council