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So I want to grow Fodder... 06 Feb 2014 23:46 #984

Panda OFFLINE Expert Member Posts: 95 Good Job(s): 41	I opened a word document and so far I have only wrote "growing fodder" lol but I guess I have to start some place lol I will think about it tonight and try to get my words in order and see what I can put together. God Bless!
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So I want to grow Fodder... 07 Feb 2014 00:35 #985

HFI_Matt ~ Humble Servant ~ OFFLINE ADMIN Posts: 927 Good Job(s): 108	Just have fun Panda:) You have more wisdom then you know I think my friend! Just act like your talking to a kid that wants to know all about it! Ha ha ha!! God Bless you right back. Good Night!
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So I want to grow Fodder... 13 Feb 2014 21:43 #991

HFI_Matt ~ Humble Servant ~ OFFLINE ADMIN Posts: 927 Good Job(s): 108	So here is some updates on my fodder test:) To me the fodder "patties" look to think. What do you guys thick? Video 1 Video 2
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So I want to grow Fodder... 13 Feb 2014 21:49 #992

HFI_Matt ~ Humble Servant ~ OFFLINE ADMIN Posts: 927 Good Job(s): 108	Here are some photos of the patties so you guys can see how thick they are:)
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So I want to grow Fodder... 15 Feb 2014 11:32 #999

mrsjpayton OFFLINE New Member Posts: 1	how much seed did you put in each opening? I watched the video, how do you think its working so far?
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So I want to grow Fodder... 15 Feb 2014 17:19 #1001

HFI_Matt ~ Humble Servant ~ OFFLINE ADMIN Posts: 927 Good Job(s): 108	I added about a cup and it worked out great!! I am testing to see how it grows but I may try and add a little less to it next time:)
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So I want to grow Fodder... 15 Feb 2014 17:22 #1002

HFI_Matt ~ Humble Servant ~ OFFLINE ADMIN Posts: 927 Good Job(s): 108	This is what they're looking like as of today!
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So I want to grow Fodder... 16 Feb 2014 07:36 #1003

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I am going to start growing fodder as well. I read where one guy said because chickens don't have compartmental stomachs they should not be fed large amounts of green leafy fodder. He feeds the fodder to his chickens right as the green leaves emerge. You still get the nutrients and the expanded feed which cuts down on the feed bill.
What do you guys that feed fodder think about that?
Also, what types of grain are best for growing fodder?

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So I want to grow Fodder... 16 Feb 2014 19:45 #1006

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Opabee wrote:

I am going to start growing fodder as well. I read where one guy said because chickens don't have compartmental stomachs they should not be fed large amounts of green leafy fodder. He feeds the fodder to his chickens right as the green leaves emerge. You still get the nutrients and the expanded feed which cuts down on the feed bill.
What do you guys that feed fodder think about that?
Also, what types of grain are best for growing fodder?

That's awesome Opabee!! I am having fun with it so far:) I don't really see the purpose and feeding it to them right when it turns green when you can get it to double in size from that point and still get the same nutrients. I guess I would just need more information:)

Now as for the best grains to sprout, I would really need to know what you think would be best. Nutrient level of the sprouts or the speed at which they sprout.

I know the most popular grains are oats, wheat, and barley:) Some people will add black oil sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, and chia seeds.

Hope that helps:)

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So I want to grow Fodder... 16 Feb 2014 19:59 #1007

HFI_Matt ~ Humble Servant ~ OFFLINE ADMIN Posts: 927 Good Job(s): 108	I did my first feeding of the fodder to my chickens and my rabbit today and it went very well!! I made a video but I have not put it together yet. Let me do that and I will post it;) Here are a couple of photos of my chickens enjoying the fodder!
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