Sprouts for Chickens - Let's make it simple!

When we got our chickens over 5 years ago, we knew we wanted to keep costs low, provide them a healthy and happy life style and good nutrition. Sprouting made a lot of sense, but the ways people described doing it seemed SO complex that it was a real turn off. Over the years we've found ways to distill it down into something easy to fold into our work flow and wanted to share this with you. Hope you find it helpful!

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Happy growing!

[davidd]

"Don't overthink it; don't stress yourself out... let the system evolve and figure itself out with you." I will carry this with me everywhere I go, thank you.

[tamivega]

This is it! Books, Videos, Google, visiting farms... so much searching! This is the just chicken environment/system I've been looking for. And your ATTITUDE! The best! You're kind of the Mr. Rogers of the Chicken Neighborhood! It's a Beautiful Day! I want to be just like you when I grow up! (I'm 75 yrs. old. 🤣)

[melanielane]

I love how you add an escape board so nothing drowns in the bucket. That shows a level of thought and caring that is impressive! :)

[ronshook]

NEW YOU ARE A RIOT.... IM A RETIRED ZOO KEEPER 71 YRS OLD. YOU ARE LIKE A YOUNG OLD TIMER.... KEEP IT UP... RON ADIRONDACKS, UPSTATE, N.Y.

[WelcometoChickenlandia]

OMG. I love that you're even thinking about the little birds and chipmunks!! SO much yes! I ferment feed and also sprout grain but I'm working on making the system easier. This is great.

[yolylacy]

I love how you simplify any process. You make us believe we all can do it. Thank you.

[jacksimper]

Wisest words heard in a long time ." We are trying "

[zacharylindgren]

I loved hearing Sasha laugh in the background every once in a while. Makes it feel very organic. :)

[fredflintstone]

i spilled a bunch of chicken feed at some point when i was a kid and remember being upset for being wasteful and clumsy. A couple years later that spot was growing a 2ft tall, unthinned, super dense variety of plants that somehow survived despite total neglect.


i like your reverse-tractor method of containing and rotating access to the plants rather than containing the birds.

[kristilisakleiner]

I adore how simple and easy this system is, you are simply working with nature for everyone’s benefit

[veneshpillay]

Exellent video, can just imagine the quality of those eggs

[Rubberglass]

Absolutely love this. About to buy my first house and leaving tons from you. Grace and peace in Jesus name.

[christynm.]

IM AN INSANE LOVER OF 🐿️. WHEN YOU PUT THE STICK IN THE BUCKET SO CHIPMUNKS & BIRDS DONT DROWN.. I SUBSCRIBED!❤❤❤❤ YOU ARE AWESOME SIR!🥳

[carlacowling]

"Don't stress yourself,
Don't think it out.
Just put them out
And they will sprout.".

Maybe a new children's song?

[farmermom]

Easy, nutritious and inexpensive -- win, win, win! I've soaked/fermented our feed for a long time but always thought the sprouting process too cumbersome....but I could definitely do this! THANK YOU!

[wholelover]

I grow commercial wheat and couldn’t understand why so many people struggle to sprout their wheat with all kinds of techniques but you just demystified it all. 👍 Nice work

[farmfam]

I’m so grateful I found this video! Thank you!

[rosehavenfarm]

The point is to do the best you can with what you have. I think you're doing that. And you gave me some ideas, too! Thank, Sean.

[chelseahartweg]

Yet another genius example of simplicity making so much sense!

[thatsmuzik]

You have such a soothing voice, and your no-fuss method of providing for chickens is almost a therapeutic away to wind down at the end of a long day.