Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

[ChocolateMouse]

It IS cold but one coop has a little less shelter and a lot more roosting space (like five bars). They are all cramming in the other one, 4X4 coop with just one roost pole. I built it to hold 4-6 birds not 10. XP

 

[Triple Willow]

A little non FF photo to make folks smile:

That is cute! LOL Never thought about it but I suppose there is a reason birds don't get milk from their mama... OUCH!!! LOL

 

[Triple Willow]

It was wonderful.....I tried to post a pic but BYC is not agreeing with my IPad.

This website does seem to be a little more tempermental than usual lately. I already tried once to say to you... I'm glad you're home safe and sound and I hope you and your mom had a great time and made a BUNCH of wonderful memories.

 

[JesNflock]

So, my FF isn't bubbling really (when I stir it, it does get a couple of bubbles). Also, It only smells a little like the ferment so should I add ACV or something to "jump start" it again? (Maybe I lost some of the fermented part of the feed..?)

 

[OrangeJuice]

Has anyone here tried fermenting sprouts or perhaps fodder? Seems like fermenting those two would help a lot with keeping them more long term.
I did a search of the thread and did not see anyone saying anything about fermenting either.

 

[BCMaraniac]

Has anyone here tried fermenting sprouts or perhaps fodder? Seems like fermenting those two would help a lot with keeping them more long term.
I did a search of the thread and did not see anyone saying anything about fermenting either.

There are folks who are using barley for sprouts and fodder.....and I am trying to think if it was this thread or another.....I am thinking another thread.....but I don't know which one.....I will see if I can find it.

 

[Triple Willow]

Any of you guys ever use the scoby from vinegar for anything like tea? I have got a couple'a monsters growing!!! LOL I used some Bragg's and made more UP-ACV w/ Mother from pasteurized acv and this is what happened.

 

[Triple Willow]

So, my FF isn't bubbling really (when I stir it, it does get a couple of bubbles). Also, It only smells a little like the ferment so should I add ACV or something to "jump start" it again? (Maybe I lost some of the fermented part of the feed..?)

Hi Jes. It wouldn't hurt anything to add a little something. I have used buttermilk and I like the smell it gives the ff. It has been a long time since I have added any but mine still smells good, smells like sweet apples. I thought mine was getting a little weak the other day but I added feed and water and stirred it up good and it straightened out and is working now.

 

[Lacy Blues]

Any of you guys ever use the scoby from vinegar for anything like tea? I have got a couple'a monsters growing!!! LOL I used some Bragg's and made more UP-ACV w/ Mother from pasteurized acv and this is what happened.

Talk about monsters! I had gallon jugs with ACV growing in them and then my son stopped adding it to the waters and so they sat in the cupboard for months. I had enough "mother" to toss them all into my blender and whip them up and I had something like 3/4 of a gallon that has been fed out and now its all gone. I haven't tried it myself though.

 

[Triple Willow]

I have a few quart jars. Crazy how that stuff grows!