How to Use Corn/Maize or Sorghum or Millet Seeds to Grow Hydroponic Fodder
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- Опубликовано: 1 апр 2020
- A lot of farmers in Africa do NOT have access to Barley or Wheat Seeds for growing Hydroponic Fodder.
In this video we will show you how you can use Oats, Sorghum, Maize or Millet to Grow Hydroponic Fodder for your Livestock. 
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Thank you for the compliments, Please share with other farmers on hydroponic fodder. They can use millet or corn or sorghum
Very clear and well explained. Thank you.
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Wow. What a great, simple and succinct explanation. Thank you!
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Sir, thank you so much for this. Implementing for my small (10 bird) chicken farm.
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Hello sir thank you so much for sharing this knowledge with us,,,I leave in the Gambia but it's difficult for us to get wheat 🌾 but we have other's like corn 🌽,mize and etc....
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10 years of mathematics in Scholl and I never heard of this square. I am gald and happy that my 30 I learn
It is in agriculture in feeds and feeding section
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Incredibly valuable information
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Do you know the Energy valeu in the fvh? As well as a dry wait , it will help me calculate the ratio needed to complete the nutrition requirement in a balanced diet... I will run this numbers as soon as I start producing, but it will help me to know to plan acording to the scale in my operation. Thankx again
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Please share the video with other farmers who may consider growing hydroponics fodder for their livestock
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Sir what i want to know about how to build hydroponic unit on locally basis? Thx
Glad you enjoyed it
You can: www.grandeurafrica.com/s30-a-hydroponic-fodder-unit-for-5-10cows/
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@@anithamathew7542 1 kg costs USD 0.45
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Hi Samuel, thank you for the very informative videos on hydroponic fodder. I am interested in the mathematics for pigs but the download links on your website don't seem to work. Could you kindly look at them again? Thank you.
Please request via our email, grandeurafrica@gmail.com as the website is currently under maintenance
I am sold. I am ready to try this in my farm.
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Thanks so much for the video. Very enlightening and informative. Please do you sell per kilo or per tray?
We sell wheat seeds at KES 50 per kg
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Please share the video with other farmers who may consider growing hydroponics fodder for their livestock
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Thanks for this video.
What kgs of soya and maize of the hydroponic fodder should I use for the various stages of my pigs.
We can conduct a training on this even if online. Please request for one via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Amazing video! Thank you so much!
When you said that all livestock need 100 kgs of Hydroponic Fodder, what time span is that 100 kgs for? A week or month? 100 kgs is 220 lbs...I have laying hens and meat birds. How much kgs of fodder do they need per day? Thank you!
Please note the 100kgs was just an example, however, you can check this video: ruclips.net/video/TksiUO6iEDM/видео.html&lc=UgwBOn601ntl7okGxH94AaABAg
For Maize and millet as in your example above, does it mean that you produce maize fodder and millet fodder separately then combine them(39kg & 61kg) while feeding?
Yes, grow the maize and millet fodder separately then combine with the correct ratio.
Can you make videos on other methods of feed formulation apart from Pearson square?
Thanks, and very informative video
You're welcome, We shall make more videos as we continue with research. This video was borne out of 4-5 years of research and development.
Thank you so much Sir for these explanations. I have just one question : How much seed do we need to product 1 kg HF for each kind?
1kg of seed produces at least 2.2-6.5kgs of hydroponic fodder. You need to test practically and record the results
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics Thank you so much
Thank you for the video..
So after these calculations,, do you mix the two then from there weigh 2kg for the hydroponic trays,,, also these different seeds do they have a same germination time? Thank you
Please request for further information or classes via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Thanks so much sir, can you do hydroponic farming without putting up agreen house ? Thanks
Yes you can, depends on the crop. Hydroponic fodder does not need a greenhouse but a shade net house.
Thanks. How much does it cost to set up the hydroponic shed and trays? Secondly, are you able to offer this service outside Nairobi?
Hello Esther, you can check for sample quotes from the Downloads Tab of our website: www.grandeurafrica.com/s30-a-hydroponic-fodder-unit-for-5-10cows/
We are able to offer this service outside Nairobi.
Good day sir. I appreciate your explaination but i do have a question. Do i need to mix the millet and sorghum seeds together so as to produce a mix fodder for livestock?
Good day to you, you need to grow the sorghum and millet separately after calculating what quantities of each fodder you will need.
What material should make the roof of my hydroponic fodder structure?
Iron Sheets or Zinc Sheets depending on your country
Given the high crude protein content in soya, does that make it a bad choice for hydroponic fodder?
Bad choice if you use by its own, Good choice if you mix with low protein feeds such as maize
Thank you sir. I have 1000 4 week kroilers . I want to try the fodder. Is it too soon . And also do I need a green house to grow the fodder??.
Kroilers need to be introduced to the fodder at 8weeks. You do need a shade net house. A greenhouse would be too hot
Hi Samuel. If i dey the sprouts and grind them, does the nutritional content remain the same?
You lose some and preserve some nutrition. The probability of dry fodder is also low
Since maize and millet both do not have the recommended 15% crude protein, how is the combination of the two going to yield good amounts for your livestock?
Since we have shown how you can use millet and maize or other cereals, please seek further clarification via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
The protein percentage of maize that you showed, is of maize seed or maize hydroponic fodder?
That of hydroponic fodder
Is the hydroponic fodder yield of sorghum and millet similar to that off barley? Is there any guidance on germination rates and yield rates of these different grains and lastly do we sprout sorghum and millet the exact same way as we do with barley?
Hi Ronald, the yield of different seeds is not the same. You need to ascertain germination rates and yield rates from the seed varieties available to you since they differ sometimes. Sorghum and millet can be germinated with the same procedure as barley.
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics Thank you very much for the prompt reply. In your kindness I hope sometime in the future you will be able to do a research on sorghum and millet sprouting and share the results. We always love to follow the stepa that experts have taken before us.
Very informative, can you please tell me if the trypsin inhibitor in soya has bee eliminated in hydrophonic feed of soyabean and what is the best day of harvesting the hydrophonics for poultry feed
We do not have lots of data on soya bean apart from what we provided. You can research more through experimenting
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics thanks anyway, it will be very helpful to the farming communities, if we can have some information in future
Hi Samuel
I've watched this video more than 20 times . Every time I learn something new.
My question is that I want to make concentrate feed for livestock and I don't have soyabean
If I mix sorghum 12 %, maize 6% and beryl 25% in total which is 43% CP
Can have the same results for soyabean?
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Hi Samuel. Greetings from Indonesia. If its not okay to feed my sheeps only with this fodder, is it okay to give them grass silage?
The fodder (protein) has to be mixed with a source of carbohydrates, preferably dry matter such as hay or silage
Well demonstrated 💯
I tried hydroponic for my livestock but in my country the temperatures sometimes are very high it can rise up to 45°c. And the result are not good.
What can do to control temperature without using electricity?
Use of Black shade net and modified roof
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Thanks again
What is the best shade net?
I see there is different types of shade nets in terms of percentage
35% Black Shade Net would be best
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics thank you sir
very nice, i have a question,
suppose my requirement is 35% and i have fish meal of 55% and other seeds etc. so how can apply this formula ?
Good day to you, please write to us via grandeurafrica@gmail.com to book a session with our technical team for accurate information.
I intend to do a combination of maize silage and wheat grass,will it workout properly?
Yes it will work out fine if the ratio is well done
I want to use 4 grain to make a mix that my goats will eat i have milo 8% crude, barley 11%, wheat 9%, and sunflower 14%, all raw seed. And I am lost on how to turn this into a 20% crude after growing it to fodder. I do not understand how to figure how much of the seed I need to grow
Please email us via grandeurafrica@gmail.com for our technical team to respond to you in detail
Shall I mix them during preparation or separately?
You first germinate the seeds separately and mix when feeding
Hello bro, thanks for the information but I would like to know if this applies to feeding chicken too. Let's say I have maize, do I have to mix it with another hydroponic fodder or it can be fed alone. Hope you get back to me. Thanks from Uganda
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@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics thanks so much for the information
Please sir , sorry for asking question outside your topic. I am planning to use fresh granded Napier grass to feed my pig as supplement (afternoon meal) to enhance their growth without reducing the % of the protein contents in the morning & evening meal. Is it a good idea or should I mixed any other thing ? Thanks in advance.
We have never used napier grass on pigs before. We are unable to guide you on that at this moment. Stick to the basics and calculate protein requirement by pigs per day. If napier is meeting some part of that gap, then it is good.
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics Thank you so much for your advice and quick response. 👍
This is very illuminating. But you seem to have skipped giving any information about soybeans. If soybeans has more than 40% crude protein, why can’t we use it for hydroponic fodder? I searched the internet. I didn’t find anything on soybeans for fodder. Why is that so? Thank you for your anticipated response.
You can not use soya exclusively but you can mix with maize/millet/sorghum. The Pearson square will help with ratios. Soya has very high protein. Check the introductory part of the video to understand the required protein range.
I wish I knew about SSM or equivalent back in 2001.
Thanks for your help in advance.
1. How do you make fodder from soya? Another video could help with this.
2. I see it's not recommended to feed 'raw' soya to birds and animals..would making it into fodder solve the problem?
For soya, we do not recommend hydroponic fodder since the protein is above recommended daily amount.
The soya can however be used to fortify other feeds to raise their protein content.
However, should you wish to germinate the soya, procedure is the same as for barley/wheat except that you soak soya for 12hours instead of 4 hours.
Thank you for quick response....now I know.
hello sir, how about rice seeds? how many CP does it have?
We have not used rice before. You can get it tested to determine the Crude Protein.
I have repeatedly tried to do this but with barley, I get mold every time, suggestions please?
please check our website on how to avoid getting mouldy fodder
What about rice grain..?how much protein? We have commonly available grain is rice grain here
You can analyse in labs and see,
Tx
Welcome
Will it be appropriate to feed goats with only hydroponic fodder, if we don't have any other resources?
Surely not advisable to feed hydroponic fodder only to your goats. Save them from bloating
Hi Samuel, what the square meters of hydroponic fodder that can feed 200 cows and how many kg will a dairy cow supposed to eat daily?
Also, is soya beans good for making fodder?
200 cows would require a unit measuring 18M by 8M by 3M (LxWxH). A dairy cow of 400kgs live weight will do 12kgs of hydroponic fodder. Not advisable to use Soya EXCLUSIVELY due to higher protein content above the required range
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics thank you very much and God bless you sir.
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Jet in before? Please clarify
The website is not working for me. Has anything changed?
Good day to you, the website is under maintenance but still accessible. Only the Downloads page is not working.
Greetings from Azerbaijan. Thanks for the wonderful explanation. Let's say I want to combine 2 sprouts of cereal in which I know the protein content in the seeds, and not in the sprouts. How much difference will there be between protein retention in seeds and sprouts?
Greetings from Kenya!!! You will need to sprout the seeds and take the samples of each cereal/seed type to the lab and get them tested for Crude Protein. Scientific experiments yield credible data
So if we use soybeans for hydroponics, how much should we feed pigs and what is the yield per kg of grain
Please download our pig mathematics and analyse the quantity of fodder required per pig depending on the age and stage of growth: www.grandeurafrica.com/pig-mathematics-3rd-edition/ Yield of soybean per kg of grain is best answered after you do the germination personally
Can I use Yellow beans for hydroponic fodder for pigs?
Yes you may but be keen to check the protein levels to not exceed the limits
Sir,where did you get the 20%?
20% is just an example, it could be any desired percentage
If I am using soya and maize how much soya and maize should I use for broilers
Hello Giddy, the Pearson's Square should help you calculate the percentages/quantities of fodder needed. You can consult us further via email, grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Can this be administer to grasscutter? If yes, please how can I schedule the feeding, is it going to be once daily or twice?
Yes you can give to grass cutters. Enrol to our training to understand the feeding ratios
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics i want to enroll into your training how can I do that
Request via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Pls can you help with the soya maize ratio. Also is soya good for rabbits?
Thank you
You can not use soya exclusively but you can mix with maize. The pearson square will help with ratios.
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics thank you
What about sunflower seeds? Can they be used in making hydroponic fodder?
Yes you can
@@GrAnDeUrAfRiCa_Hydroponics Would they be good enough on their own, or would they need to be combined with another seed?
We urge you to germinate them on their own first, take samples to the lab for testing on Crude Protein, and then understand whether you need to combine as demonstrated in the video
Can i use Rice? How much crude protin it have?
You may use rice, not sure about the crude protein. You can get it tested though
Evening I would like to have a small hydroponics structure complete with the trays and seeds to feed 4 cows. What is the estimated cost. How can I be trained thanks.
Please request for a quotation via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
We are currently doing online training vis Zoom or Google Meet
Great. How can I link up with you for your services
Please email us via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
I would like to know which type of sorghum to use free of cyanide. Secondly, how much hydroponic fodder can I feed a lactating cow per day?
Good day to you,
Hydroponic fodder does not have cyanide.
Please read more on this link: www.ag.ndsu.edu/mercercountyextension/news/news-columns-written-by-craig-askim/understanding-cyanide-poisoning#:~:text=Hybrid%20pearl%20millet%20and%20foxtail,is%20dangerously%20high%20in%20cyanide.
The formula is the same as described here: ruclips.net/video/pmcV26DOHsI/видео.html
Please how did you get the 39 ,if you have (9/23×100? Please show me thanks
Please request for more information via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Take 9*100 then the answer you get devide it with 23 then you get your 39....
Will pls help to learn about hydroponic and advantage
You are welcome, we can train you on hydroponics. Please request for training via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Where can one get the trays?
We sell them at our shop in Kasarani Mwiki or our demo farm in Kitengela, Kenya. You can also place an order via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Can both sorghum and maize be grown in the same tray?
Yes they can BUT THE GROWTH WILL BE UNEVEN DUE TO DIFFERING HEIGHTS, WEIGHTS and SPEED OF GERMINATION for different seeds.
What's your advice, should it be grown separately? And when it's time to feed them, both should be fed together?
Grow separately. When feeding, mix them together
Brother can you please make a video what food can I give goat with zero grazing besides these herbs
It would be best if you attended one of our online courses to learn more. Please make a request via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
Can I use it for dairy products
You may use hydroponic fodder as a protein supplement for your dairy cows
HI, what is the calculation to get 39kgs and 62kgs everything else is clear
You could get more clarification via grandeurafrica@gmail.com
I started hydroponics as explained but my pigs have got no appetite towards them, how can help them in order to enjoy it
Please email us via grandeurafrica@gmail.com