HOW TO: Grow Sprouts for Chickens
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- čas přidán 19. 07. 2020
- After posting my last video, I had a few requests on how we grow sprouts for our chickens, so here it is! I’m sure there are a million videos and ways to do this, but this is how we do it with what we have on hand. Yes, it could be better, but if it works, it works! We are using trays and mason jars, but you can use ANYTHING to soak the seeds as long as the seeds are completely submerged and ANYTHING to sprout them as long as there is about 1/2" of seed depth.
Also, please ignore the gel polish on my thumbs. They started peeling, and I couldn’t help myself. 🤣
The reason why the grains are sprouting uneavenly is because even after you've drained them, one side still retains more water than the other. You should build a small shelf for the trays to sit on and cover it with tarp, then place the shelf somewhere outside. Drill holes 1 inch apart into the bottom of the pans so that they can drain evenly. This way, you can simply water the grains with a hose or watering can and then allow the water to drain through the holes in the bottom of the pans. Thank you for your video, though. I've seen others that have shown how to do this, but yours was the most explanatory. Make sure that the shelves are slotted, not completely solid, so that the water can properly drain.
Thank you so much for providing very clear and detailed instructions. Especially since your time is limited. God bless.
This was very helpful - real sprouting trays aren't available where I live (even online), so seeing how you do it in foil trays gave me some ideas!
This is the best video on this subject.
Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! They are taller on one side because that side is closest to the window. If you turn the tray can get even exposure. Thank you again!! We just started thus so I am excited 😊
It would be easier to poke holes in the pan that has seed and sit in a pan that has no holes. The just lift the pan with seeds empty the pan underneath.
Fantastic video
Thank you for sharing.
Your chickens are so lucky!
Thanks for this video. I appreciate it. :)
Thank you 😊
Hi there Good job have good day.
Your results are beautiful! Have you thought of making a self watering system? I saw some very good and inexpensive ideas for them on micro green videos
There are others who work about 1/4 or 1/3 as much as you do for same or greater results. I am researching this process myself, so I cannot detail how to minimize the inputs. Love the results. You did a good job explaining your process. Thx.
Can you include the link on Amazon where you buy your seeds
How many chickens does that feed a day.
Thank you for the video and Info! How many bags of each seed did it take to fill your galvanized can? I'm sooooo close to getting my chickens and I'm wanting to provide sprouts! Thanks in Advance!
How many chickens will one tray feed each day? Great way of doing it, I was thinking 2nd tray myself.
Wow great video! These grow without being at a window? No supplemental light?