Growing fodder for chickens

[caj1985]

Any local feed/farm supply should carry seed wheat. I wouldn't eat the sprouts myself, but it will work great for feeding your animals as long as it isn't treated with something.

 

[Lacy Blues]

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?

Just a thought... do you have a friend in that town who could pick it up for you and then you guys could meet half way and have lunch together?

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

Did you try your hot soapy water/bleach process on this mix?

Any local feed/farm supply should carry seed wheat. I wouldn't eat the sprouts myself, but it will work great for feeding your animals as long as it isn't treated with something.

I would eat the wheat sprouts, they're perfectly fine, except they might break my teeth. As long as it isn't treated, it would be safe for human consumption too.

 

[NotAFarm]

I just finished all 1103 posts......whew.....lots of information.....thanks everyone!
I'm off to look for what I need for rack and trays. Already called my local farmers elevator to see what they can get and prices....they're checking into it for me. I also have gotten a contact for an organic supplier that may have something. I have been fermenting my scratch grains and crumbles for a few months now and I hope this will give the flock some "greens" through the rest of the winter.
Thanks again for some great info!!

 

[fireflyhatchery]

I am ordering some seed as a project for ffa to fill the big 12ft. trays. What is a good sodder for chickens?

 

[taizen living]

Update on my wheat, they are sprouting and so far so good Since food stuff prices are going to increase for humans and animals because of last years drought, I really appreciate all of you here and your contributions. Thank you for letting me know about what you put in for meat. It was funny to me to read about picking up mackeral, i had just purchased a can .. then you post it I will post pictures soon of my set up soon

 

[Chicks Galore3]

Update on my wheat, they are sprouting and so far so good Since food stuff prices are going to increase for humans and animals because of last years drought, I really appreciate all of you here and your contributions. Thank you for letting me know about what you put in for meat. It was funny to me to read about picking up mackeral, i had just purchased a can .. then you post it I will post pictures soon of my set up soon

yes please do! I am going to trying sprouting wheat berries, and would like to see some set ups. I am so excited! I also want to try fermented feed.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

My mom has wheat berries for grinding flour and making bread, so I don't want to use to much of that. I found a 26 pound bucket at walmart for 13.26. Is that a good price?

 

[groverlvchx]

I went to a "feed and seed" store (like farm and garden type) and got seed wheat--50lbs for $16. It's dirtier, not good for grinding/baking. But I rinse, soak 24 hours with a TBSP of bleach, and off we go. It works great and I plan to get another 50lbs when this runs out. The girls love it. I feed both that and fermented feed daily. My fermented feed consists of half layer pellets and half scratch. It bubbles when I stir it up, but I don't keep it very soupy and I don't drain it. I have it in a bucket by the furnace so when I take it out to them it's nice and warm. This morning it was -20F and I half expected them to crawl into their breakfast and warm up! But they just gulped it down happily. I don't know how they stay warm but they sure do. Then I look outside at the chickadees flying around and they're even smaller than chickens. Amazing. I'm so thankful for a warm house.
26# for $13 isn't a bad price--I'm just thinking it's a higher food-grade than you need for your chickens. It's about fifty cents/pound. If you have a farm and garden or feed & seed store nearby, see what they have.

 

[Chicks Galore3]

I went to a "feed and seed" store (like farm and garden type) and got seed wheat--50lbs for $16. It's dirtier, not good for grinding/baking. But I rinse, soak 24 hours with a TBSP of bleach, and off we go. It works great and I plan to get another 50lbs when this runs out. The girls love it. I feed both that and fermented feed daily. My fermented feed consists of half layer pellets and half scratch. It bubbles when I stir it up, but I don't keep it very soupy and I don't drain it. I have it in a bucket by the furnace so when I take it out to them it's nice and warm. This morning it was -20F and I half expected them to crawl into their breakfast and warm up! But they just gulped it down happily. I don't know how they stay warm but they sure do. Then I look outside at the chickadees flying around and they're even smaller than chickens. Amazing. I'm so thankful for a warm house.
26# for $13 isn't a bad price--I'm just thinking it's a higher food-grade than you need for your chickens. It's about fifty cents/pound. If you have a farm and garden or feed & seed store nearby, see what they have.

I don't know if we do, but I'll definately check!

 

[ChickenPeep]

Hmm, my wheat is sprouting pretty well but the top layer of seeds seem a little dry and isn't as sprouted as the bottom layer. Am I doing something wrong?