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I have some sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea) which is a legume I'm growing as green manure. The seed has a toxin that is toxic for poultry and pigs. I want to know if sprouting the seed would make it good feed for the hen's. And has anyone done this?

Thanks for your advice. I didn't see any liquid or fat when I opened her up. The liver wasn't a normal colour and a bit splotchy.

We got a batch of white Sussex eggs and when they hathed we realized they weren't pure. They are 10 months old and have not layed one egg. About four months ago one of them would have trouble swallowing its food and would foam out her mouth. Three nights ago when my mom was counting the chickens...