Jan 31, 2015 #1 Bigwig Songster 5 Years Jan 8, 2015 345 20 101 NC I am contemplating feeding my laying hens sprouted barley grass (fodder) and my question is, what are the pros and cons of giving fodder to laying hens?
I am contemplating feeding my laying hens sprouted barley grass (fodder) and my question is, what are the pros and cons of giving fodder to laying hens?
Jan 31, 2015 #2 ChickenCanoe Enabler Premium Feather Member 13 Years Nov 23, 2010 34,564 30,957 1,207 St. Louis, MO Here's a couple threads that should answer your questions. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/425134/anybody-raise-sprouts-to-feed-the-chickens https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens I would feed it when it's fairly short. It will have retained some of the protein and taller fodder is more appropriate for cattle, sheep, etc..
Here's a couple threads that should answer your questions. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/425134/anybody-raise-sprouts-to-feed-the-chickens https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens I would feed it when it's fairly short. It will have retained some of the protein and taller fodder is more appropriate for cattle, sheep, etc..