What is Fodder?

[JNC]

I might sound dumb but I am new to ducks and I see a lot of people talking about fodder. I have no idea what fodder is. Is it safe for ducks? How necessary is it? Is it inexpensive? How much would I need for 4 ducks?

 

[Aapomp831]

I might sound dumb but I am new to ducks and I see a lot of people talking about fodder. I have no idea what fodder is. Is it safe for ducks? How necessary is it? Is it inexpensive? How much would I need for 4 ducks?

You’re not dumb!!! I also have no idea!!!

 

[Aapomp831]

https://thehomesteadinghippy.com/how-to-grow-fodder-to-feed-chickens/

 

[black_cat]

This is a GREAT question. I've always been too embarrassed to ask

 

[ChickForLife]

I might sound dumb but I am new to ducks and I see a lot of people talking about fodder. I have no idea what fodder is. Is it safe for ducks? How necessary is it? Is it inexpensive? How much would I need for 4 ducks?

You’re not dumb!!! I also have no idea!!!

This is a GREAT question. I've always been too embarrassed to ask

SAME!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Fodder is like grass.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

what is fodder? You can google it.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

https://ohlardy.com/fodder-for-chickens/

 

[Sally PB]

My understanding is fodder is sprouted seeds that have grown 2-4" of green stuff. The idea is that you sprout the seeds in water, not dirt. Then when it's ready, you feed the whole mat to the chickens. Or ducks. They can eat the whole thing.

Popular grains are barley and wheat. Lots of other things too; whatever you can grow into a mat.

 

[black_cat]

My understanding is fodder is sprouted seeds that have grown 2-4" of green stuff. The idea is that you sprout the seeds in water, not dirt. Then when it's ready, you feed the whole mat to the chickens. Or ducks. They can eat the whole thing.

Popular grains are barley and wheat. Lots of other things too; whatever you can grow into a mat.

How does it become a mat??