Diy fodder system chicken

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!

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 […]

Many months ago, we learned about growing fodder for livestock (Growing Sprouted Fodder for Livestock) and how large-scale systems are being developed to reduce animal feed costs, provide better nutrition for animals, and reduce the amount of water needed to produce said feed. The small-scale commercial systems looked great, but the upfront costs and production level were simply too high to justify such a system for a small homestead like ours. We started to look for other options and ways…

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.

If you have a large flock, non-GMO chicken layer feed can cost a pretty penny. Here's how to make your own 16% protein feed.

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 […]

Crafting a livestock fodder growing system helps you save money while ensuring your chickens are eating healthy feed. Click the link for details!

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!

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...