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    Trays for growing fodder

    I use these storage bins in my fodder tower. This one is ready to go in the pen!
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    Explain to me what fodder is?

    I got the grain from a farmer friend of mine who plants it. There are places on-line too, but the shipping cost is more than the grain. Green Cover seems like a good one (greencoverseed.com). As far as tips, it is pretty easy to grow. We soak the grain for 12 hrs and then put in the bin. It will...
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    Explain to me what fodder is?

    It is a generic term for any sprouted grains that you feed to livestock. I built a fodder tower last year to supplement my chickens feed over the winter for when they can't get out and forage around the yard. I am using winter barley as it seems to have the highest sprouting percentage and they...
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    Official BYC Poll: How Do You Keep Your Coop Smelling Fresh?

    Poop board with Sweet PDZ is the best!!
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