Place the seeds in a clean glass jar. Fill with tap water and let stand at room temperature for twenty-four hours. Rinse and drain completely. Repeat the rinsing and draining completely daily until the seed has sprouted. If a foul odor or mold develops, discard.
Preparations are available to prevent spoilage.
Rinsing and draining well is very important. Any surplus sprouts may be refrigerated up to two weeks. A proper nestling food is very important. The best bet for the beginner is to purchase a good quality dry nestling food with which many local fanciers are experiencing good results. I have found it economically infeasible, as well as time consuming to mix my own.