Luvachicken Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I bought my chickens a treat of Feathers and Beaky wheatgrass and grit. It was a big bag of each and said the best way to grow it was on a layer of the gravel in a tray. I only did this a couple of days ago and it hasn't grown yet, but once it does I hope they like it. Has any one grown any before and did the chickens like it ? Any growing tips ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LottyJ1 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I haven't but really wanted to try! Please let us know what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Haven't done but like the sound of it. Fingers crossed it works - let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 If you google it, there's loads of information about the health benefits, and how to grow it etc. I keep meaning to get around to trying it, but haven't as yet. Yes, please let us know how you get on with it luvachicken. And good on ya for giving it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 It was a bit expensive and as usual hubby said " all that money on the chickens " Anyway, I didn't tell him it cost more because I had to buy 2 little seed trays without the holes in I have put them on my landing windowsill and I can see little tiny bits of root coming already. So fingers crossed that they like it once it has grown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 A small amount of greenery is good for them at this time of the year when there's little in the garden, but be sure to keep it to a minimum. You can give them 'sprouted anything' if you like but be sure that there's not stringy grass or similar as that can block their crops. I don't know if I could be bothered, but if you've got time on your hands then why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have sprouted wheat (just normal stuff from a sack) and also Alfalfa for my lot They love sprouted seeds Do rinse them before giving them to the chooks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charly1979 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I tried it last year was really odd stuff to grow and for all my effort the girls didnt really bother with it (ungrateful bunch) I just followed the instructions cant remember how long it took I just recall using a cat littler tray loads of grit and leaving it in the garage. As I have a new bunch of girlies I may try again I seem to have a very large bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppers77 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I grew it last yr in sand in any old receptible & my ex batts love the stuff launching on it like gannits. But my 2 older sussex prefer a pointed cabbage, no savoy mind! It's alot of effort & i'm not sure if there is a major benefit except the batts are thriving so maybe it helped them.( along with the sunflower seeds, mealworms, cheese & lots of love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanna Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I grow wheatgrass for my cat. My cat only eat the fresh juicy bit. So when it grows taller, I put the pot outside for the ladies. They love it, they will eat it very fast. I put out in the morning, nothing will be left in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 It is growing really nicely on my landing windowsill. It hasn't taken long to grow at all. I might give it a trim first and then let them have it - I can't wait to see what they think of it. I just hope they appreciate it and eat it all up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
good_egg Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very exciting - reckon they'll be scared of it at first, then gobble the lit if they are anything like my girls with anything new! Let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
