Chicken fodder

I’ve recently become enamored with the concept of growing fodder for animals. Not only is it simple enough for even the smallest-scale homesteader to accomplish, but it’s also incredibly cost-effective. If you’re needing an economical, highly nutritious way to feed your homestead critters, a small-scale fodder system may be just what you’re looking for. I’m […]

I can't believe your feed store doesn't sell wheat seeds! Our does in bags or 5 gal jugs. I couldn't believe it either.

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...

Cut your animal feed costs substantially by growing fodder from oats, wheat, or barley. It's inexpensive chicken food!

Fodder - it's easy to grow and you can feed chickens all winter long by growing your own grains. Here's how to grow your own fodder.

Growing chicken fodder is healthy for your flock and saves on your feed costs too. 1 lb. of dried grain = 7 lbs. of fodder and about 15x amount of vitamins!

Are you looking for ways to provide your chickens with fresh nutritious food in the winter? This guide will teach you how to grow chicken fodder so you can get started asap. You'll also learn about the different types of fodder available and which to choose for your chickens.

I decided to create a little planting bed that is chicken proof, and allows us to grow the Essential Nutrients Seed Blend for the birds foraging pleasure.

Fodder is making a come back but is it really a wise time investment and does it really save money on feed? 2 pounds of seed grows to 12 pounds of fodder, but did you know that it actually LOSES the most important aspect that animals need in feed? Find out why and how...

I have been reading great things about making barley fodder for the chickens. After much thinking, I decided to build my own fodder tower out of scrap lumber and Dollar Tree dish bins. I bought 10 dish bins for $10. The scrap wood was free. I put...