Sprouting chicken feed

Depending on the feed you use for your livestock, sometimes feed supplementation is needed for an extra boost of protein. Try my method of sprouting fodder.

We’re in the belly of winter here in southwest Missouri, and there isn’t a dab of green anywhere on the ground. While I’ve always thought that winter brings it’s own beauty,…

You’ve probably heard about fermenting feed; it stretches feed, allows beneficial bacteria to grow, and increases digestibility. But have you heard about simply soaking your feed?! If you are…

How to grow lentil sprouts in jars for your chickens and family right now! Keep your food costs down and your chicken feed costs too.

SPROUTING GRAINSIt is winter. In some areas, this means that the world is a lovely shade of pavement.Here in

Today we're learning how to grow a tasty treat for your chickens—sprouts! They're easy to do and you probably already have all the materials in your house already.

Sprouting your animal feed is the best way to get the most for your buck, as well as provide your animals with optimal nutrition . . .

Chickens and quail love their snacks, a farm favorite here are lentil sprouts. Lentils are one of the cheapest and easiest snacks I have tried for our birds so far! You can find lentils at almost any grocery store, they tend to be a little under $2.00 a bag, and they last awhile! We sprout ours in mason jars and will sometimes move them to trays if we want to grow a “bed” of them. Most of the time when the sprouts start growing out of the top of the jar we take them out and give them to our…

This past week, I embarked on a fun little "adult science fair" project to try sprouted grains for chickens. I ordered some raw, organic, non-GMO barley and alfalfa seeds to experiment with. You can sprout various grains, beans, or lentils for your flock, but here’s an important note: never feed your chickens dried, uncooked beans. They contain a toxin called hemagglutinin, which can be deadly. However, once cooked or sprouted, the toxins are destroyed, making them safe and nutritious for…