Kiki, you are so very right, and I am so very wrong. Sorghum is loosely related to what we commonly call millet, and is categorized as a type of millet! Thank you for correcting me. Last section covers Sorghum.
Millet species[edit]
Pearl millet
Thinai (foxtail) millet
Varagu (kodo)...
I have this book:
and read it cover to cover before starting my current flock 6+ years ago. His is by far the most logical and comprehensive book on poultry management (for the back yard flockster) I've read. And, I've reviewed A LOT of books.
I'd be interested to hear WHO calls Millet Sorghum. They are very different plants with very different seeds. Milo, or Sorghum is often used as a cheap filler in bird seed. Most birds will not eat it. I grew it one year, and my birds did enjoy eating the seed heads. The stuff grew 8' tall...
You can sprout just about any grain or seed that is "edible". You might consider lentils (you can sprout the lentil seeds you buy at the grocer!) I usually sprout them for my own use. Millet is an other option. Can you use oats? BOSS is just fine to sprout, though it may be a bit high fat...