The Fodder Project Part 5 : Day 4

If you haven't read the previous posts in The Fodder Project series then please read these posts first.
http://gonechicken.blogspot.com/2013/10/fodder-project-part-1.html
 http://gonechicken.blogspot.com/2013/10/fodder-project-part-2-sequel.html
http://gonechicken.blogspot.com/2013/10/fodder-project-part-1-and-half-forgot.html
http://gonechicken.blogspot.com/2013/10/fodder-project-part-3-sprouts.html
http://gonechicken.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-fodder-project-part-4-day-3.html



Welcome back to The Fodder Project. We are now on day 4 of growing the fodder. Thanks for keeping up with this series.

The sprouts are progressing nicely now

Remember to keep checking for mold , as mold is dangerous to chickens. To help prevent mold , make sure that you're getting plenty of air flow to the fodder.

I know it's hard to see but the barley has green shoots on it now.

It's growing good. Now you're probably wondering how this can feed your chickens. Well by sprouting the grain , it increases the nutritional value of the grain. Here is a rough chart for barley and peas.
                                                              Barley (unsprouted)
                                     Crude Protein  15.5%
                                     Calcium           1.5%
                                                             
                                                              Barley (sprouted)
                                     Crude Protein   21%-24%           
                                     Calcium            2.5%

                                                             Field Peas (unsprouted)
                                     Crude Protein  22.5%
                                     Calcium           3%

                                                              Field Peas (sprouted)
                                    Crude Protein   25%-27%
                                    Calcium            4%

Now this is only a rough chart , so feel free to do your own research on the protein content.
With this nutrition it gives the chickens enough nutrients to lay.

Well I hope you have enjoyed these posts ,  remember keep rinsing twice a day , and keep starting a new batch every day.
   

Chickenman 


For those who may not have read it here is a link to my Chicken Treat List.

http://gonechicken.blogspot.com/2013/08/chicken-treat-list.html

Thanks and remember , if you have any questions , or anything else to say , feel free to comment.