Hobby Poultry Farmer Explains Success with FarmTek's Fodder-Pro Feed System

Eric Stanton, a hobby farmer from Millville, Iowa, shares his success using fodder from the Fodder-Pro 2.0 Feed System to feed his chickens. Get highly nutritious feed from seed and reduce forage costs by 50% or more!

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  Pets & Animals

[valbakke]

Could rabbits eat a 90% fodder diet ?

[farmtek]

Yes, they can.

[nateg76]

What is the ratio of your bleach solution that you use for your soak.

[farmtek]

2 oz. of bleach, seeds and water to cover in a 5-gallon bucket. 

[farmtek]

Chickens can be fed full fodder, that’s really the only animal I recommend that for. Grass fed animals are pasteurized but, due to the differences in the time it takes to grow, the nutritional values are very different. Some other fodder systems operate with overhead misting. This creates a lot of mold and humidity. There isn't enough space to answer all your questions but I would be happy to talk you through it if you give me a call at 800.327.6835 ext 246.~ Abigail T.

[faithwingnut]

Hi Eric,

I'm curious to know if the fodder is the only thing you feed your chickens or if you have to supplement with something else? We are looking into a unit to feed our 25 chickens, 2 cows and 6 pigs (come spring). Also, do you think the chickens would do well on just barley or do you feel like they need the wheat too? Thanks for your input!

Faith

[farmtek]

Thank you for your question. Chickens are probably the only animal it is OK to feed a 100% fodder diet without supplementing with some roughage (usually hay/straw). Chickens LOVE fodder and will eat everything- root mat, sprouts as well as any seed that has not germinated. We have had success feeding barley, wheat, rye and buckwheat.

I would be happy to talk you through it. You can contact me at 800.327.6835 ext 246.

~ Abigail T.

National Account Manager

[JakeKNp]

You could always try and build your own to save a bit of money. These systems are really very simple. Basically a flood-and drain hydroponic system, it requires a pump with a timer, some barley grain, and a tray.

[lonecowboy28]

Yess I was wondering the same thing.

[kapie9969]

Ive been looking at fodder systems,preety pricey! You still have to buy bags of seed,all the time.

[truthdefender54]

$3000 for a hobby chicken ranch to feed his birds. He either too much money, too little good sense or both.