I'm trying to plan winter greens for my flock. In the past, I've sprouted wheat or barley. Often, I add millet, BOSS, and even some forage seed mixes intended for deer plots.
Whole barley is around $20/50#. I have yet to find a source of whole wheat. Wheat is reported to be slightly higher in protein.
But... Alfalfa cubes look like a nice option. They cost about the same per 50# bag.
I'm looking for information from any readers who have used BOTH alfalfa cubes and sprouts. Please share your experience particularly in regards to using alfalfa cubes. Do your birds like them, do you just soak them, or ferment them, how much of the product do you use? Are they messy to soak/feed? I'm assuming they would be less work than sprouting. I am expecting to go into the winter with 25 - 30 birds.
Whole barley is around $20/50#. I have yet to find a source of whole wheat. Wheat is reported to be slightly higher in protein.
But... Alfalfa cubes look like a nice option. They cost about the same per 50# bag.
I'm looking for information from any readers who have used BOTH alfalfa cubes and sprouts. Please share your experience particularly in regards to using alfalfa cubes. Do your birds like them, do you just soak them, or ferment them, how much of the product do you use? Are they messy to soak/feed? I'm assuming they would be less work than sprouting. I am expecting to go into the winter with 25 - 30 birds.