Sprouting for chickens

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Growing Black Oil Sunflower Seed Sprouts for Chickens A happy chicken makes a happy me! What makes a chicken happy? Treats for one thing! Sprouts are an excellent treat for chickens. In this instance I'm sprouting black sunflower seeds. Sprouting these seeds makes the seed more nutritious and easier to digest. Also it takes very little effort to prepare this treat for the chickens. First I fill a jar half way with seeds. Next I cut out a piece of cheese cloth and secure it on the jar with a…

Here's how I grow enough healthy greens to feed my chickens through six months of winter. Sunflower sprouts and wheat grass fodder are a frugal and easy way...

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,…

Caring for chickens brings much freedom and flexibility. While prioritizing their safety, health and nutrition, winter season may pose a challenge due to its limited foraging. Here’s where sprouting grains for your flock comes in. Despite seeming complex, it’s quite manageable for smaller flocks and your chickens will love it.

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…

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

How to make lentil sprouts at home for your chickens & family! They're a tasty treat year round, but especially in the winter for chickens!

Find out the best foods for chickens in winter to help them stay warm and produce eggs. This simple guide shows how to feed your flock to keep them strong during cold weather. Keep your hens healthy and laying with these top winter feeding tips for backyard chicken keepers.

Fodder & Sprout Growing... FYI: Before you read any further you first need to know that this post isn't about the definition of fodder and sprouting. To learn about that, first please visit this blog post...HERE...then come back and get more details on how to grow for what your purpose is for your farm. That blog post will also explain why I DO NOT grow fodder for chickens but I instead sprout for them only. So this post will be me sharing with you my system on sprouting and fodder and how I…