Interesting, I grow it for my chickens. I have learned that if it's slimy wash the roots off they don't like slimy. I only do three days before I feed the chickens, they like the seeds more than the grass. If I had a horse, I would grow the fodder for the 7 days and cut the greens off for the horse and give the seeds and roots to the chickens/birds. Horses teeth are not able to cut the tops off from the roots and I have never seen horses eat root... Good informative video.
@@LelandWolf-zt4wz I do both, the nutritional value is different. Once the sprouts start to turn green, it's no longer just a grain. Price, happy healthy chickens and happy me! Priceless.
My wise old neighbor once said the best place to get grass seed is at the foot of a hay elevator. The dust/chaff that falls to the bottom of the elevator is also rich in seeds dropped from the hay. This "seed mix" could be sprinkled over the soil/substrate to grow a nice piece of pasture, fodder, or sod.
Thank you, sir! I think I'll start growing some myself at home & take it to the farm when done, because there the infrastructure is not complete yet. But so far, so good. Thank you again !
My sis worked at a small sprout business and they had to use a weak solution on the sprouts for human consumption by state law to prevent contamination.
Hi, thanks for sharing your video! Do you happen to know if chicken can eat Guar Gum or Pearl-millet ? Since you mentioned they can eat Sorghum, I wonder if the animals can also eat the other stuff I just mentioned.
Does anyone ever use compost tea when they water? Since plant roots are designed to pull nutrients and minerals from deeper in the ground , why not use compost tea to increase the nutritional value of the fodder?
I would ask where you are or the temperature outside. Germination does not require light but temp is important. To cold and to hot impedes the process.
I am in Nixa Mo . I’m trying to find seed to use . I have goats and chickens . Can you help with which seeds to use a x even more important where to buy the seeds .
The whole grains are definitely seasonal…….I got mine at Hirsch but any feed store should have grains……just make sure they are whole not cracked….just call in and ask what whole grains they have…..usually wheat is always available.
Any feed store tractor supply. We have cal ranch stores. If you have feed mills in your area or local farms that grow grain. It's nothing special barley or where works the same. Barley I'm my area is generally 1.00 less per 50 pound bag.
I cant see how it would be cost effective for all the work, a better study might have been measure in weight before, then how much after 10 days then figure what the ten days and wheat cost and get a per pound cost then check what it costs to just buy prepared feed and see the difference in costs for the time and money spent.. I think your definition of fodder is not 100% right. when we were growing up we grew especially for livestock a variety of things mainly corn let it grow out till it was completely dried out sometimes we let it go over the winter and get frozen and in the spring combine it through a shredder stocks and all and bunker silo it for cattle and horses.. What you re doing is making sprouts and then feeding it which is not as thrifty a way to do it because of the labour. Just making an observation dont get offended please
I think the appeal is to have fresh greens for the birds during the winter. You bring up a good point about cost. There is a cost to his time and should be added to cost of fodder
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Interesting, I grow it for my chickens. I have learned that if it's slimy wash the roots off they don't like slimy. I only do three days before I feed the chickens, they like the seeds more than the grass. If I had a horse, I would grow the fodder for the 7 days and cut the greens off for the horse and give the seeds and roots to the chickens/birds. Horses teeth are not able to cut the tops off from the roots and I have never seen horses eat root... Good informative video.
Thanks for the info I appreciate it!
Horse sure don't like roots, he's trying to get them off
How is different than buy grain how much do you save?😮
@@LelandWolf-zt4wz I do both, the nutritional value is different. Once the sprouts start to turn green, it's no longer just a grain. Price, happy healthy chickens and happy me! Priceless.
I sprout wheat, brocolli and alfalfa seeds in the late fall and thru the winter. My chickens LOVE them.
3 days sprouting with me too.
My wise old neighbor once said the best place to get grass seed is at the foot of a hay elevator. The dust/chaff that falls to the bottom of the elevator is also rich in seeds dropped from the hay. This "seed mix" could be sprinkled over the soil/substrate to grow a nice piece of pasture, fodder, or sod.
Thank you, sir! I think I'll start growing some myself at home & take it to the farm when done, because there the infrastructure is not complete yet. But so far, so good. Thank you again !
Horses love it
Hmmm, Louise says they don’t like the roots? Obviously he had an issue with it, but it was new to him.
A couple drops of bleach in your water will keep it mold out. Yours looked great!!! My grown hens loved it… all that was left was small root balls.
Thanks for sharing the tip!!!!
Cmon ..😮 Bleach.. why
My sis worked at a small sprout business and they had to use a weak solution on the sprouts for human consumption by state law to prevent contamination.
How much can you sell fodder for? And does it sell by the pound or by the tray?
like your video, it's real toms up
I appreciate the support
😂 the chicken kick at the end -->>>>>>😂
For the horse I would pull it apart into one-bite pieces.
What role does light play
Very little, not needed to get it like you see
Hi, thanks for sharing your video! Do you happen to know if chicken can eat Guar Gum or Pearl-millet ? Since you mentioned they can eat Sorghum, I wonder if the animals can also eat the other stuff I just mentioned.
Not sure, but chickens eat everything…….the question is, is it bad for them……I bet the millet will be fine not sure about the guar
If I only do it for 3 days I assume the it won;t make that much of a difference? Maybe I go from 3 lb to 5lb?
Most likely, it’s ok to feed at any stage, chickens might like it more spouty and goats might like it more grassy!
How many chickens were you feeding with 2 trays a day? Trying to get an idea of how much ill need to start this with
Does anyone ever use compost tea when they water?
Since plant roots are designed to pull nutrients and minerals from deeper in the ground , why not use compost tea to increase the nutritional value of the fodder?
Plants that young aren't really pulling nutrients yet, but wouldn't hurt I guess
You should try Maize or Wheat. This grass is strange for them
your day 3 is what my day 10 looks like! what am i doing wrong.... well mine are outside because im not allowed to grow animal feed in the house
I would ask where you are or the temperature outside. Germination does not require light but temp is important. To cold and to hot impedes the process.
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Do the trays need to be in a place with light?
Nope
Would fodder be a replacement for the timothy hay my rabbits eats?
I would think so
Not sure the protein content of your specific fodder though
Just soak the seeds so they swell up, then feed it to the chooks ✌🏼
Did you grow them in the dark
Pretty much, just some ambient light
Where do you get your wheat berries?
I am in Nixa Mo . I’m trying to find seed to use . I have goats and chickens . Can you help with which seeds to use a x even more important where to buy the seeds .
The whole grains are definitely seasonal…….I got mine at Hirsch but any feed store should have grains……just make sure they are whole not cracked….just call in and ask what whole grains they have…..usually wheat is always available.
Any old pasture grass seed will work. Nixa Hardware Fast Pasture is a reasonable mix.
Any feed store tractor supply. We have cal ranch stores. If you have feed mills in your area or local farms that grow grain. It's nothing special barley or where works the same. Barley I'm my area is generally 1.00 less per 50 pound bag.
are you hoop coops anchored to the ground? curious how they do in the wind..
Getting chickens? need a coop? simple, cheap and quick coop build.
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I’m pretty sure I did not
Don't you have enough pasture ?
Yes and no, not properly fenced 😞
@@ozarkshomesteadandfarm dang. Hope you get it.
@@charleswalters5284 thank you…….me too
Do it again
Alright I’ll try again!
I cant see how it would be cost effective for all the work, a better study might have been measure in weight before, then how much after 10 days then figure what the ten days and wheat cost and get a per pound cost then check what it costs to just buy prepared feed and see the difference in costs for the time and money spent.. I think your definition of fodder is not 100% right. when we were growing up we grew especially for livestock a variety of things mainly corn let it grow out till it was completely dried out sometimes we let it go over the winter and get frozen and in the spring combine it through a shredder stocks and all and bunker silo it for cattle and horses.. What you re doing is making sprouts and then feeding it which is not as thrifty a way to do it because of the labour. Just making an observation dont get offended please
Never offended my friend
I think the appeal is to have fresh greens for the birds during the winter. You bring up a good point about cost. There is a cost to his time and should be added to cost of fodder
Why are you making a "how to" video when this is your 1st dry run?? 🤔
How much can you sell fodder for? And does it sell by the pound or by the tray?
Honestly I have no idea…..I’ve only seen it done for home use.