Sprouts for my Chickens

I'm growing sprouts for my ladies (chickens) right now. So easy to do, healthy and fun for the chickens, and in expensive to do.

I bought a large splatter screen at the nearest Dollar Tree store. You can of course, order a seed sprout lid online as well.

I then used my quart jar to draw a template, and then cut those out to match the tops of the jars. Simple right?

Fill your quart jar with water to the top. Each day, soak, dump and rinse. You can get complete instructions online (never leave them soak over night).

After each day of that process, I let it sit upside down on a towel for a bit. I wanted to make sure all of the older water was out before leaning the jar on it's side, and covering with a towel. It gets air flow, and sprouts grow this way. They have gadget kits for standing your jar(s) tilted. I'm just easy peasy, use what I have right now.

In about 3-4 days your sprouts will look like this. Fun for the ladies and healthy for them too.

Has anyone sprouted other grains or beans for their chickens? So far, I have only used green lentils.

Comments

Debi said…

I've never tried sprouts but I think it would be nice to have them in the winter to put on sandwiches instead of the tasteless lettuce from the grocery store. I don't have chickens but I'm going to ask the lady I buy my eggs from if she feeds spouts to her chickens.

February 25, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Pioneer Woman at Heart said…

Debi I bought a special tray to grow microgreens for us, but have not for a long time. I have also sprouted mung beans for us.

February 26, 2023 at 7:46 AM

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