sprouting

Hey there! I’m new to growing fodder and having chickens also. Our chickens are 5 weeks old and I live in Florida where the average temp outside right now is about 80 degrees. I started growing organic wheat fodder about 5 days ago. I soaked the seeds overnight for almost 18 hours, rinsed...

Would these lentils for for sprouting for the chickens?

Hi there! Now that fall is here, I am looking for nutritious things to feed my young ducks. My garden is finished for the season. It's expensive to keep buying greens from my local produce place. I came across an article in Mother Earth News. I am interested in growing sprouts or fodder for my...

hi all i was wondering what is the best grains to buy to sprout for fodder for chickens? I know most people say whole wheat and barley did any one experiment with other things besides these and how did your chickens like it?

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Has anyone every had any luck sprouting the Pennington Black Oil Sunflower Seeds in the 40 lb bag from Walmart? I just bought some yesterday because they were much cheaper than ones I had seen in the pet store. I want to use them as sprouts and fodder but if they aren't going to sprout it's...

It appears that if I have access to other greens for chickens during the winter time, I should not grow fodder from grains as it results in a net loss of nutritional value of the feed? And better nutrients availability and savings on feed is a gimmick? complete article at University of...

Hello! I am interested in sprouting seeds for my chicken and soon to be quail. Any advice would be of great help.... HOW? what type of seeds? What seeds not to do? ect... Thank you, Brenda

Check out my article on Sprouting Grains! http://bit.ly/SproutingGrainsforChickens Any insight or additional knowledge from people that have tried other grains than wheat? Anyone have their own set up they'd like to share?

Well, it has been a few weeks using the Sprouting station and the hens love the fresh greens, grains and having to pick their way though the root mats. I am still not getting close to 70% germination so I'll be looking into that soon. I know I am having bird issues during the day; doves raiding...

Garden season is winding down. I will be picking up some barley and BOSS this weekend. Don't intend to start sprouting until the birds no longer have access to the yard, but I'll be ready! Any one sprouting whole corn for their birds?? I'm toying with the idea of picking up a couple pounds...