I started fermenting my feed about 2 years ago and it's really helped with the flock's health and appetite. Not as much wasted feed! I've been thinkiing about going to mixing my own instead of using processed/bagged feeds. It sounds like sprouting would be a good intermediary step for me while I try to clear space and get the supplies for maybe making my own. It's looking like I'll be growing my flock over the next couple of years because of my plans, longterm, and anything that helps to cut costs while keeping them healthy and happy is a good idea. Thank you! Your feed store lady was right!
In my mind, nothing at all is added by doing this. You soak the seeds, then rinse them, and they sprout... What is being added? It's like filling up on popcorn instead of eating corn. It's like eating a bag of potato chips instead of a couple of potatoes. Veggies grow by absorbing nutrients from soil. All you're doing is starting the growing process, without any actual growth. It's just my opinion, but it seems like you are doing a lot of extra work to feed your flock less.
Sprouting seeds actually makes the nutrients available for the chickens by breaking down the external seed cover. It can increase the available nutrients as much as 300%. Well, thank you for taking time to let me know your thoughts
Great idea, sprouts can be highly nutritious. I read that the germination process enhances the nutritional value. Thanks for sharing
Np I love helping!
I started fermenting my feed about 2 years ago and it's really helped with the flock's health and appetite. Not as much wasted feed!
I've been thinkiing about going to mixing my own instead of using processed/bagged feeds. It sounds like sprouting would be a good intermediary step for me while I try to clear space and get the supplies for maybe making my own.
It's looking like I'll be growing my flock over the next couple of years because of my plans, longterm, and anything that helps to cut costs while keeping them healthy and happy is a good idea.
Thank you! Your feed store lady was right!
I'm so glad I can help. I love giving all the extras to mine. And chicken math hits us all.
Lol, I got my first chickens 5-12-22 and look at me now
sweet nice
thanks for sharing
Np I love helping
Great information. Thank you for your research and for sharing. Much appreciated!
Np problem I love helping
You are a genius..
Lots of research and trial and fail.
Where do you get your seed?
I buy it from my local feed store
So what kind of seeds are you using...
I'm currently using winter wheat seed. I can get it for $17 for 60 lbs
In my mind, nothing at all is added by doing this. You soak the seeds, then rinse them, and they sprout... What is being added? It's like filling up on popcorn instead of eating corn. It's like eating a bag of potato chips instead of a couple of potatoes. Veggies grow by absorbing nutrients from soil. All you're doing is starting the growing process, without any actual growth. It's just my opinion, but it seems like you are doing a lot of extra work to feed your flock less.
Sprouting seeds actually makes the nutrients available for the chickens by breaking down the external seed cover. It can increase the available nutrients as much as 300%.
Well, thank you for taking time to let me know your thoughts
You know absolutely nothing about seed science and it shows.
Sprouts are high in protein
I won't use plastic for my animals or myself. Just saying
We each make our own choices, thanks for commenting
Hypocrite, dont you buy anything in plastics then?
@cinta3805 lmao
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Ya, cuts feed prices