Growing fodder for chickens

[sonew123]

Its discouraging...My walmart doesnt carry it or anything like barley...and such finding the supplies is harder than expected!!

 

[babymakes6]

If you have any Amish near you, you will have bulk food stores. Check there for wheat and other grains.

 

[Smithyard Farm]

Hubby came home with 2 small drawer units for me! All i have soaking is boss...thats all i can get right now but he also bought navy beans and northern beans? He wants me to try those too! . ? Think theyll work!?

sonew - search for a local agway - I beleive they are in NY as well. They sell grains in 50lb bags - you just need to ask for them. I bought rye and wheat there last time. They have some others as well. I had to go to the counter and ask what they have in stock. (thats how we get our chicken feed as well, at the counter) Your beans and boss will probably work, but I think you'll find the grains cheaper....

 

[sonew123]

sonew - search for a local agway - I beleive they are in NY as well. They sell grains in 50lb bags - you just need to ask for them. I bought rye and wheat there last time. They have some others as well. I had to go to the counter and ask what they have in stock. (thats how we get our chicken feed as well, at the counter) Your beans and boss will probably work, but I think you'll find the grains cheaper....

No local agways!!either..at least not within 60 miles...

 

[Smithyard Farm]

No local agways!!either..at least not within 60 miles...

bummer.... in that case - i wonder if bird seed would work....

 

[doubleatraining]

bummer.... in that case - i wonder if bird seed would work....

LOL it always comes up under my feeders.....

 

[sonew123]

bummer....    in that case - i wonder if bird seed would work.... 

HMMM?? I found an agway 48 miles away but Ive been to that town and ita deff over an hour drive! Lol i cant find anything on their website though...?? Wild birdseed?

 

[doubleatraining]

HMMM?? I found an agway 48 miles away but Ive been to that town and ita deff over an hour drive! Lol i cant find anything on their website though...?? Wild birdseed?

I'd try the cheapest wild birdseed you can find. I think I get 30lbs at Tractor Supply for $10

 

[ChickenPeep]

I'd try the cheapest wild birdseed you can find. I think I get 30lbs at Tractor Supply for $10

I've tried that. It works okay but if there's millet in it, the millet molds.

 

[chickenbusiness]

I really want to grow fodder for my chickens, but I haven't been able to find any plain wheat.

The closest I've come is bird seed that has millet, black oil sunflower seeds and wheat.

I've gotten 2 small trays and made holes in the bottom so water can drain. I set them by the window, and we have a florescent light but I can't find it. Hopefully this will work!

I want to grow it also...