My simple laundry sink fodder growing setup.

[chickengmaw]

Thanks for the info. The root mat is 2 inches thick and barley grass is 5 inches high. I started my 4 batch on Tuesday and its looking good. My first batch pushed out the sides. So the next batches I measured a little less than a 1/2 in just wanted to see what would happen. But all is well, the water did get a little stinky. But rinsed it seeds three times and it took care of the smell. I didn't know that the shouldn't be in the sun, thanks for the help. I will get the seed into the bathroom and into the tub.

 

[Jo Anne]

Wait question they need to be in the sun or not in sun

 

[ScottM]

No sun is required, but room temperature is. but Light will make it more green.

 

[JanetS]

I live in Florida. Do you think it would be to hot on my porch to grow some fodder?

 

[Whispering Winds]

Absolutely great idea, and I see these stackables at yard sales and goodwill stores all the time . . .definitely doing this, as well for the inside birds.

 

[jramirez]

Has anyone had mold issues? I'm getting that and don't know what to do!!!

 

[JanetS]

Yes I am. I've had some wheat seed growing for about 5 days and yesterday I notice a lot of mold. Next time I'm not going to water as much to see if that helps any.

 

[ScottM]

I'd water less, plus check that the room has good airflow, and possibly it's too warm?

Some people wash the seeds with a very mild solution, but I'm too organic for that.

 

[myfivehens]

I'm trying to figure out how many trays I need to grow, how much will one chicken need a day? Also, if you end up with extra does it keep in the refrigerator? Thanks!

 

[ScottM]

My 8 birds devour the sqft that I make for them in less than ten minutes.

I think that in the summer I'm going to go hog wild and basically reseed their whole run. They'll wake up one morning and the barren run will be all green again.