jsbates65 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I started growing "sprouts" for salads, etc. . .I think I'm going to start a 2nd batch as the girls LOVE them. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Mine like them cooked - not so keen on them raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hello from a displaced Yank! are you sprouting grains or are you growing brussel sprouts ( 'sprouts' in the UK = images of over-cooked mini cabbage!). If brussels, then my girls got a sprout 'tree' for their Christmas tree and have loved munching away at it. If you are sprouting grains, then I'd love to hear more as I've never tried it for me, much less the chooks, but would love to give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I gave mine alfalfa sprouts a few times last year. They hoovered them up. There was an article in the Practical Poultry mag a good while back about a hen keeper who grew them in almost industrial quantities to give to her chickens. She reckoned the health benefits were enormous. Must dig out my sprouter again. I've got a couple of packets of seeds in 'that' drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I've never eaten a raw sprout before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 You can grow them simply in a jam jar with muslin for a lid. Rinse them two or three times daily to stop them going mouldy and leave the jar inclined on a saucer to drain. I've just found some red radish so will start them this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 i have now bought a sprouter off ebay can you use any seeds or only certain ones sorry if stupid question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyfeet Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My little boy eats raw sprouts, he says they're lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Not convinced we are all talking about the same thing here. John means sprouted seeds as **here** as opposed to Brussels sprouts. At least I think he does! It is what I was referring to earlier anyroadup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Don't think I read it properly I was referring to brussel sprouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsbates65 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 yes i was referring the sprouted grains/seeds. . .not brussel sprouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Brilliant idea John! Have just set up my sprouter and seeds to grow some treats for the girls. Presumably any seeds will be ok for hens? I have sown alfalfa and mung for the girls, and Gourmet Mix for OH and myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Those hens will be bouncing fit will all those goodies in them from the sprouts . Mine just eat the lawn . Very interested to know if they seem healthier for eating them though. So please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Well, you can do the same with Brussel sprouts - it is like mustard and cress. You can do it with all brassicas too. Lots of vitamins too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
