Bresse Chickens

[sonew123]

In my bathroom tub

 

[chiqita]

In my bathroom tub

your trying to get me thrown out aren't you?? lol.

 

[sarahannecloud9]

I did fodder all last winter...as a supplement...they all loved it..I just ordered my wheat seeds to start again!

Our feed store just ran out. I was dreading it! I can't wait till they start getting it in again!!! I think I have enough to last another one and a half months. :/

 

[Bitterroot]

How do you grow it when its so cold? I gave up, even in california we are under freezing every night right now..

I apologize for butting in, but wanted to share the system I have set up to grow fodder indoors in buckets in hopes that it will help others do something similar.

Original video I got my inspiration from:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens/2570#post_12411796

And a couple pictures of how I have mine set up indoors:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens/2580#post_12414259

I am using locally grown barley, but may decide to switch it up a bit and add some wheat and BOSS at some point. I am finding that the sprouts seem to grow just as well if I leave the buckets stacked, so if someone has even less floor space this could still be done using just one drain bucket at the bottom of the stack.

 

[chiqita]

I apologize for butting in, but wanted to share the system I have set up to grow fodder indoors in buckets in hopes that it will help others do something similar.

Original video I got my inspiration from:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens/2570#post_12411796

And a couple pictures of how I have mine set up indoors:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/713334/growing-fodder-for-chickens/2580#post_12414259

I am using locally grown barley, but may decide to switch it up a bit and add some wheat and BOSS at some point.  I am finding that the sprouts seem to grow just as well if I leave the buckets stacked, so if someone has even less floor space this could still be done using just one drain bucket at the bottom of the stack.

I use buckets but it's been freezing here and it's cold inside too! Might start anyway it's painful on the feed bills.

 

[piglett]

Will anyone be offering eggs/chicks this spring in the Northeast?

if i can find a cockerel for my 2 white Bresse i may have some to offer
i'm near the NH/ME state line

 

[Bitterroot]

I use buckets but it's been freezing here and it's cold inside too! Might start anyway it's painful on the feed bills.

My basement I'm keeping mine going is sits at about 65, and it's doing fine.

 

[racinchickins]

Will anyone be offering eggs/chicks this spring in the Northeast?

I'll have some available. I'm not sure Indiana is as close as you were hoping, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

 

[BCMaraniac]

My basement I'm keeping mine going is sits at about 65, and it's doing fine.

http://moongrow.com/vegetable_planting_guide/barley.html

This website discusses sprouting barley for chickens, and recommends 5 days at 60 degrees.......sounds like your basement is right on the money.

 

[sonew123]

your trying to get me thrown out aren't you?? lol.

In bins in bins!! Lol i bought cheap 1$ store stackable shelving...drilled holes for drainage in each tray and wallah!! 6 fodder trays!!