@scratchandpeckfeeds: CAPTION: Sprouting Barley Indoors for Winter Fodder When the grass goes dormant and your flock can’t forage fresh greens, sprouted barley is one of the easiest ways to bring living organic fodder to them — right from your kitchen counter. 🌱🐓 Here’s how to DIY your own winter greens: 1. Add your barley to a jar or tray and soak in cool water for 8–12 hours. 2. After the soak, drain off all liquid — no standing water. (This prevents mold.) 3.Give the grains a good rinse, then drain well. Repeat morning + night. 4. Watch them sprout! In 2–4 days you’ll see little white root tails. In 5–7 days, you’ll have lush green fodder ready to feed. 5. Serve to your flock Cut or break into chunks and let your chickens or ducks enjoy fresh, enzyme-rich greens all winter long. 💚 Sprouting barley is simple, affordable, organic, and a great way to support digestion, yolk color, and overall wellness during colder months. Save this for later + share with your chicken friends! #scratchandpeck #scratchandpeckfeeds #winterflockcare #sproutedbarley #fodder #organicchickenfeed #backyardchickens #homesteading #flocknutrition #fallflock #chickenkeeping
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Thursday 20 November 2025 19:01:11 GMT
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BrianandRosa Beck :
Do you need light on the seeds?
2025-11-21 16:11:29
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user319323610225 :
I cannot for the life of me get this to work without molding. Any suggestions
2025-11-24 16:44:03
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sammiinbloom :
Is it normal for it to smell while the grains are sprouting?
2026-07-27 02:23:17
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krstinakuehlwein1 :
Love making these !!! My chickens go nuts !! ❤️❤️😂😂🥰
2025-11-22 11:23:07
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christyreasor1 :
Can you use oats?
2026-04-12 13:46:55
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dramatrain :
Are there other grains that will work for this or have you found barley to be the best?
2025-11-24 15:09:05
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TonniLea :
Wow!!! Excellent healthy idea 🎉
2025-11-21 21:06:16
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Jackie Key (XRAY STUDENT) :
Do you keep rinsing it even when the grass grows
2026-01-04 22:14:33
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Eva Love :
i love this idea, thanks for sharing!
2025-11-25 07:16:06
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MyTexasFrenchFarm :
Oh this is such a great idea!! 🤩Thank you!
2025-12-29 16:37:41
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queen_of_allhearts :
@Carrie’s EggsandBunnies 🌸
2026-01-09 15:06:28
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the Domestic Farmer :
pour the used soak water off to the compost bin.
2025-12-14 12:41:48
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Hagerty Homestead :
We use the same method with lentils here on @HagertyHomestead and our chickens love them!
2025-11-28 13:59:53
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