Grow sprouts for chickens

Sprouting Grains for Chickens: Fodder for Thought

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,…

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...

Sprouting lentils for your flock is an easy way to help your birds enjoy fresh greens all year round.

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…

Sprout your leftover garden seeds and treat your chickens.

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

Growing fodder cheaply. Fodder is a great supplement for chicken and livestock feed in winter. Here's how to grow fodder indoors without spending a lot of money!

I have sprouted and tested 17 types of sprouted grains on my…

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.