The Old Schoolhouse Farm Fodder
What is Fodder?
Hydroponic Fodder
Fodder is germinating seeds and feeding the entire seed and sprout to your livestock. The tender young sprouts are very easy for all livestock, including sick or old livestock to eat. The hard shell surrounding most grain is gone. The enzyme inhibitor present in all grains is gone. Sprouts are at their height of nutritional value at this stage!
A Beneficial Supplement in Livestock's Diet!
Hydroponics fodder has more nutrients than traditional fodder dry food or grain. Barley is one of the most nutritious small grains; A particularly rich source of fiber, molybdenum, manganese and selenium. It also contains good amounts of copper, vitamin B1, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium and niacin.
The Growing Process
Hydroponic fodder is produced by growing seeds without soil, and with very little water; within six-seven days, the seeds are sprouted, the seedlings will be up to 30-35 cm tall and provide highly nutritious fodder. To grow good quality fodder, we need to be able to control the temperature and humidity. The fodder grows in semi-controlled environmental conditions with a temperature range of 15-32 °C and relative humidity of 80-85%. We use exceptional quality organic human-consumption grade barley seed for hydroponic fodder production. The seed is soaked for 12 to 24 hours, spread onto trays, and watered two or three times daily for seven days. Seven-day sprouts are harvested every day and fed to livestock. New, clean seed is then placed in trays for harvest after seven days growth.
