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OK, thanks, just wanted to be sure, as I purchase seed for my 4 (chicken) grazing frames.

What do you mean by 'seed treatment'?

Do you know what the humidity is in your house during the warmer months when the heat isn't on? If it is higher, then it makes sense that might have something to do with it. How often do you rinse? Perhaps you need to increase the frequency this time of year. Or, keep a mister there, and zap the...

Yes, I don't bother in the warmer months, because they get chicory, and other greens. So it makes sense to grow Fodder seasonally for some of us.

I rinse for a few minutes in a colander. They only need to be watered for about about 5 minutes at a time, but depending on how dry the air is where they are, anywhere from 2-4 times per day.

Good idea. You can't beat a high quality chicken food to keep your chickens healthy. Then greens or certain other limited treats make nice supplements.

Yes as a healthy supplement. Personally I would not rely on it as a primary source of nutrition.

I also had difficulties, until I only used a very thin layer in the bottom of the container. Perhaps 1-2 seeds deep max. Soak overnight with a little bleach in the soak water. Rinse well the next day. Lay in container that you will use to sprout them, thinly, as mentioned above. The next...

If you can't get untreated wheat or barley seed from the feed store, then you could consider checking online: Amazon or Ebay.

Agreed. A flatter tray, more width than height, will allow more air flow, and you should get better germination. The seeds need to be more spread out; they need air. Something like this...

Great idea! So you'll soak and set up new seeds every few days so they are at different stages? What size drill bit did you use to drill the holes in the bottom?

I can't believe your feed store doesn't sell wheat seeds! Our does in bags or 5 gal jugs.

So you use it as a spray on the seeds, not as part of the pre soak?

I've heard the same.

@holm25 is right. I just pull the fodder, roots and all, and set it down into the run. I do this when the wheat grass is no more than 4-5" high (I always worry about their crop digestion and things getting tangled, lol). Within a few days, there is nothing left. Let us know how this works!

Believe it or not, scroll back to post #53 and they discuss this, and feel the answer is 'yes'.

Put The seeds into a strainer after the soak and rinse copiously. I do that, and am not worried. I tried hydrogen peroxide, ACV... Didn't work.

I had the same issues. Not everyone does, but it is so frustrating! Here is what finally worked (you've tried some, but do them all): 1. Soak the seeds in water/bleach. 10:1. Overnight. Rinse well 2. Make sure your tray drains REALLY WELL. No standing water. Add holes if needed 3.Flush 2-3x per...

X2. I grow mine mostly for greens, not for a staple. Mine seem to really miss foraging for them in the winter.

You don't see people talking about sprouting corn. I'm not sure why; maybe the protein content isn't as good as wheat or barley. My feed store sells wheat that is untreated for feeding to animals. I'd check there first. If not, try online; Ebay, Amazon, etc.