I got new pics of my set up. We do two trays and one red bucket every day. The red bucket is for chickens. We only sprout it for four days and stir it alot so it does not root together. My chickens like it better that way.
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Ok I have a 4 foot by 2 foot shelf that has 4 shelves on it . During the winter I do an 8 day rotation as the fodder grows slower. During the summer I do a six day rotation. So at any given time I have between 12 and 16 trays going plus the 4 buckets for the chickens.
I soak the seeds...
Just thought I would put in my 2 Cents. :) I have been doing fodder for my animals for almost a year. We feed 19 chickens, 4 goats, 16 rabbits and a horse. We feed a mix of wheat, barley and a little BOSS. I have found my chickens like it best at about day 4. So I just grow theirs in a small...
she was not old enough to lay. she hatched end of july I think. Everyone seemed fine. a little bit of loose stools but i figured that was from getting into the goats rolled oats and boss. started using new bedding in nest boxes. gonna switch back just in case. I will get asv tomorrow. I am just...
went to my coop this evening and found a chicken dead. no injuries seemed fine this morning. what might have happened and should i worry about the others?
Kids bought thier own chickens back in April not sure what these two are.I know they are a Batam of some sort. I swear the little black one isn't a chicken lol any ideas.
Ok finally got pictures of my chicken moat. Hope you enjoy.
We used electrical conduit for the archs. It is stronger than plain pvc.
The dimensions of the moat are 50 ft by 30ft by 5 ft.
Inside we have 6 planter boxes each measuring 2ft by 16ft.
This will be the garden next year (still need to...