Growing fodder for chickens

[CATRYNA]

I'm gluten intolerant and understand your concern, Gluten is within the seed and also the flour that comes from the seed, when it's ground. There is no gluten within the grass or fodder grown from the seeds of wheat or barley. You can eat the grass or sprouts or juice the fodder and drink the juice without a problem.

 

[CATRYNA]

Recleaned Barley is uncut Barley. It's just been cleaned of debris. It's the whole grain.

 

[dpears28]

I'm gluten intolerant and understand your concern, Gluten is within the seed and also the flour that comes from the seed, when it's ground. There is no gluten within the grass or fodder grown from the seeds of wheat or barley. You can eat the grass or sprouts or juice the fodder and drink the juice without a problem.

My problem is that the seed still has the gluten isn't it? That means I could react to it by touching and breathing it in while I set up my fodder.

 

[CATRYNA]

Whoa that is a serious problem. I understand your dilemma. You might try rice or Alfalfa, Mung beens or lentils. We sprout these besides the wheat, rye and barley.

 

[potagergirl]

My problem is that the seed still has the gluten isn't it? That means I could react to it by touching and breathing it in while I set up my fodder.

I have yet to grow fodder but am planning on it. I completely understand gluten as my grandson
has celiac and I have gluten allergies.
What I was told was to look at wild bird seed. I've looked at a variety and also talked to
my local farm store. Every fall they put out bulk bird seed you can buy by the pound including thistle, BOSS,
millet, and a few others. I suggest looking into this.

As I said I have not done it yet but have been studying it over.
I have the additional problem that I have reactions to yellow corn as well which means
I can not feed corn to my chickens. Because of that I am looking in to using rice and peas. This is the part
I am currently studying. Once I have selected a practice run bird seed mix I will post my results but it will be
a couple weeks.

I hope this gives you some ideas for you to look over,

 

[TERRY4]

How about alfalfa or mung bean spouts. I have grown them for our salads for years and they're super easy to grow.

Or rice.

 

[Animals970]

Hi everyone!, I didn't take the time to go through all 368 pages, so sorry if this question has already been asked...

I'm looking into starting fodder growing for my chickens and rabbits. I usually buy 50-75 pounds of feed a month for my chickens. How long would a 50 pound bag of barley or wheat last for 20-30 chickens that also free range?. Is growing fodder for animals cheaper?, how much do y'all save per month on fodder?

Thanks in advance!,
~Animals970~

 

[brooks2873]

Can I use Bob's Mill Whole Grain Hull-Less Barley for fodder?

 

[CATRYNA]

No. Any grain you use for fodder or plan to sprout must have the hull intact. Go to your local feed store and purchase re-cleaned Barley. They should have it in 50# bags at a reasonable price. Here in Ramona, CA a 50# bag costs $16.

 

[brooks2873]

My feed store in Jacksonville Florida doesn't carry barley that's re clean