tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post1535474728316156167..comments2024-03-26T14:48:08.842-05:00Comments on Countrified Hicks: Growing Fodder for your Farm AnimalsCountrified Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-50233091441826716882021-10-03T05:40:21.682-05:002021-10-03T05:40:21.682-05:00Thank you so much! I've been all over the inte...Thank you so much! I've been all over the internet looking to see if I can buy just a big bag of grain for fodder to keep cost down. We have very ling winters here in Wyoming so I've decided to do this, this winter for my ducks and chickens.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17650173329773069169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-64850538025883032212019-02-07T03:16:10.597-06:002019-02-07T03:16:10.597-06:00It's remarkable to pay a quick visit this webs...It's remarkable to pay a quick visit this website and reading the views of all friends concerning this post, while I am also eager of getting knowledge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-38182466990620749992014-04-02T16:33:57.467-05:002014-04-02T16:33:57.467-05:00Yes, I feed the oat fodder to my hens too. I have...Yes, I feed the oat fodder to my hens too. I have not heard this and have not had this issue myself. My layers are still laying like crazy. :-)Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-34677250102803110202014-04-02T16:32:21.201-05:002014-04-02T16:32:21.201-05:00We are using plant lights or grow lights (full spe...We are using plant lights or grow lights (full spectrum light bulbs). We took out the flourescent bulbs and replaced them with these. Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-13250231174658671422014-04-02T16:30:11.950-05:002014-04-02T16:30:11.950-05:00Marianne, Wow, our chickens LOVE it. Glad you sto...Marianne, Wow, our chickens LOVE it. Glad you stopped by and hope you find other posts that are helpful!Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-70862120869275885642014-04-02T16:28:43.106-05:002014-04-02T16:28:43.106-05:00You're welcome Cris.You're welcome Cris.Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-51082458790205861272014-04-02T16:27:40.827-05:002014-04-02T16:27:40.827-05:00We gave a tray to our 2 donkeys, a tray to the goa...We gave a tray to our 2 donkeys, a tray to the goats and the third tray (we do 3 trays now) divides up between the chickens, rabbits, and ducks. We let them forage and supplement with other feed and hay.Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-11908737243918709732014-04-02T16:26:17.997-05:002014-04-02T16:26:17.997-05:00Good to hear Mary. It really is a great way to fe...Good to hear Mary. It really is a great way to feed your animals and save money.Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-73147220090963462662014-04-02T16:19:20.965-05:002014-04-02T16:19:20.965-05:00Heidi, did you ever make your system? I'd lov...Heidi, did you ever make your system? I'd love to hear how it worked for you.Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-80456070539322636812014-04-02T16:16:58.729-05:002014-04-02T16:16:58.729-05:00So glad you liked it and glad you are sharing what...So glad you liked it and glad you are sharing what you learned. Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-81917689876959749452014-02-06T12:39:16.638-06:002014-02-06T12:39:16.638-06:00Do you feed the hens oats? I read someplace (afte...Do you feed the hens oats? I read someplace (after I bought 25lbs.) that oats would make hens molt and/or stop laying? Have you had any trouble with your girls?Kirby'sGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-45740727138960835602014-02-05T12:34:17.479-06:002014-02-05T12:34:17.479-06:00Thanks for this post! I have two questions. 1) H...Thanks for this post! I have two questions. 1) How many animals are you feeding with your two trays per day? 2) What kind of lights do you use?Erin Ter Beesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550394186889285934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-13992263781172033172014-01-14T07:49:25.834-06:002014-01-14T07:49:25.834-06:00When I offered fodder to my hens, they looked at m...When I offered fodder to my hens, they looked at me like I was nuts. :o( But I do fermented feed which is also a big cost cutter for chickens. I haven't offered the fodder to the goats yet as they have plenty to eat as it is.<br />I'm having fun browsing your site!Mariannehttp://2atthefarm.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-1380441799692188272014-01-12T11:08:37.593-06:002014-01-12T11:08:37.593-06:00This was a wonderful post. Thanks for the excellen...This was a wonderful post. Thanks for the excellent information on fodder!Crishttp://www.thehomesteadgarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-55958069329625583682014-01-11T16:38:40.803-06:002014-01-11T16:38:40.803-06:00Great post. How many animals doe syour two trays a...Great post. How many animals doe syour two trays a day cover and what else are you feeding them?Leilani Disbrowhttp://scurvyelephantfarm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-9942810517392473882014-01-08T21:14:02.894-06:002014-01-08T21:14:02.894-06:00Great post!! We've actually been considering g...Great post!! We've actually been considering growing fodder or just sprouting seeds for our animals. I think we should look more into growing us some!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17976417300994866426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-1421167944599222212014-01-07T23:42:19.418-06:002014-01-07T23:42:19.418-06:00I've been researching a fodder system for a ye...I've been researching a fodder system for a year, and have been deterred by cost. Your system sounds very affordable. Thanks for sharing it. I am going to dive in and do it. Farmgirl Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07550237327556460565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-20407752653741071762014-01-07T17:57:14.297-06:002014-01-07T17:57:14.297-06:00I enjoyed this post. Thank you for being so thoro...I enjoyed this post. Thank you for being so thorough with your instructions. I am going to share this with my mom for her goat and plan to do it for my animals too. I think my duck would like it and I think my bunnies would even like some. Dhjax11https://www.blogger.com/profile/12770580150348402396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-78794800472050808782014-01-03T11:15:01.855-06:002014-01-03T11:15:01.855-06:00Joe, we are only growing it in the winter months. ...Joe, we are only growing it in the winter months. Our animals get enough greens and roughage from our property during the summer. If it ever happens that they are not getting enough from the land, we will grow in the warmer months also. Thanks for stopping by!Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-88896206252207010682014-01-03T10:06:15.021-06:002014-01-03T10:06:15.021-06:00Do you grow fodder in your home year round or only...Do you grow fodder in your home year round or only during the winter months?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-74165977039365877652014-01-02T12:39:11.308-06:002014-01-02T12:39:11.308-06:00I am glad it could be helpful. If you have any qu...I am glad it could be helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to answer it!Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-7442622328060222422014-01-02T05:26:26.872-06:002014-01-02T05:26:26.872-06:00This is an excellent post. Thank you for explainin...This is an excellent post. Thank you for explaining your method so well. I hope to work out a similar system to feed our animals.magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-11169739725969502872013-12-31T14:13:07.272-06:002013-12-31T14:13:07.272-06:00Michaele, no I am not using soil. It is just the ...Michaele, no I am not using soil. It is just the grains going into the pans by themselves. I water them twice a day and they grow beautifully this way. That is one of the truly amazing parts. :-)Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-36141770162966069822013-12-31T14:06:39.738-06:002013-12-31T14:06:39.738-06:00Are you using soil?Are you using soil?Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217878361915190429.post-86582817241831030012013-12-31T13:10:08.064-06:002013-12-31T13:10:08.064-06:00No, we are not growing it in a greenhouse. It is ...No, we are not growing it in a greenhouse. It is growing here in my home office. The shelf's picture was taken outside right after my husband finished building it. The plants are lit up so well in the photos from the plant lights that we mentioned we use. Countrified Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601183709978281932noreply@blogger.com