How to Grow Fodder for Chickens

It's an easy healthy treat and something your kids can help out with too. Learn how to grow fodder for your birds now.

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Fodder is a mat of sprouted seeds that can be used to feed a variety of livestock and small animals, including quail.

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There are so many great reasons for sprouting grains into fodder. Too many to list here!

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While it’s great for chicken feed, this fodder works as feed for other livestock as well, such as quail.

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Soak grain in a bucket of water overnight. Aim for a half-inch depth for each tray.

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Drain grains and transfer to trays. Spread evenly. Water each tray morning and night.

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The growing fodder is edible at any point, but it usually takes a week or so to have a nice solid block of fodder that you can lift out of each drawer all in one piece.

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