How to Grow Fodder for Your Chickens
$50
1 Week
Easy
Fodder is simply feed for animals such as cattle, goats, sheep, and even chickens. For my girls, I’m viewing it as a supplemental feed: a nutritious snack to give them an extra boost through the winter months when foraging for greens is scarce.
Our girls enjoying their fodder.
Layer blend including wheat, barley, and field peas, soaked overnight and ready to be rinsed.
When it has sprouted and reached a height of about 2" it is broken off and fed to the chickens.
One of our Rhode Island Red Girls
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@Rachel, I'm not sure what the laws are within the city limits but there is a networking group on Facebook and I bet you could find out. (search for Inola Net Working Group, just like that: net working - two words ;) ) I think you'll find the climate very similar to Missouri and I would imagine the laws similar to those in the surrounding areas. Six hens allowed within a covered run at least 100' from a neighbor. Welcome to Inola! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we have and good luck with your chickens.
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I'm still a newbie too but we've found it to be a great community. I have found a lot of people here grow much of their own food too so you should fit in just fine. :)
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