tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post2086224569392431389..comments2023-08-15T23:51:21.571-08:00Comments on Wild Roots Homestead: Decided on Sprouting Grain for GoatsEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-76873326649724162752015-01-27T14:15:51.860-09:002015-01-27T14:15:51.860-09:00Hi Emily,
What do you think of sprouted seeds, li...Hi Emily, <br />What do you think of sprouted seeds, like sesame and sunflower, for the copper? Julie Hanauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-24440571581572562532015-01-05T16:04:03.738-09:002015-01-05T16:04:03.738-09:00Hi Emily, May I talk with you on the phone or via ...Hi Emily, May I talk with you on the phone or via e-mail about feeding goats herbs? mjhanauer@mtaonline.net, or text 907-888-8401.Julie Hanauernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-14176270692868061272014-11-29T18:39:36.515-09:002014-11-29T18:39:36.515-09:00Hi,
I just got three goats and they were also on c...Hi,<br />I just got three goats and they were also on cobb from the previous owner. I ignored what everyone says about not changing their feed immediately because they were in milk and I wanted the milk to be better quality if I was going to drink it. I sprout organic feed grade barley from azure standard. I have a set up of seed trays on shelf racks that I rinse each tray once a day and put 2lbs of seeds in. Your article has made me now want to buy some organic animal feed field peas to sprout for extra protein since I just bred them. Maybe I'll be nice and give them some radishes from my garden too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-32880465436470471892013-02-10T10:32:43.174-09:002013-02-10T10:32:43.174-09:00Hi,
I just found your blog. I was searching the ww...Hi,<br />I just found your blog. I was searching the www for info on feeding goats soaked grain and your blog popped up. What an interesting post. I live with my parents and my mom raises chickens. I will have to talk to her about sprouting grains for her chickens. We have known about GMOs for quite a while, and my mom belongs to the Weston A Price Foundation, but after watching Genetic Roulette last night, we have been discussing what we can do to feed our livestock a better diet. I don't like feeding the goats the GMO grains from the feed store. So was thinking about feeding soaked whole organic grains.<br />Thanks for doing such an informative post.<br /><br />Kimberly in sunny California ; )An At Home Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703109969618447107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-16680819877831198302012-06-12T09:02:08.010-08:002012-06-12T09:02:08.010-08:00James, we've had some successes and failures. ...James, we've had some successes and failures. I wanted the grains to be fully sprouted but the goats just won't eat them - the chickens will. I soak the grains for twelve hours and let them sit for twelve. They usually aren't visibly sprouted by this time, but I hear that they are still more digestible and nutritious than if they are not soaked. When I leave the sprouts to sit an extra day and are visibly sprouted the goats don't like them - they do get a bit funky and I have been thinking that if I can rinse them or get them in trays and out of buckets that maybe they wouldn't get funky. I do soak them in some kombucha to try and battle the funk. Otherwise everyone looks good and seems to be getting what they need.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-77735444381064384682012-06-10T19:31:53.335-08:002012-06-10T19:31:53.335-08:00Thank you so much for posting this. How has it wor...Thank you so much for posting this. How has it worked? I am debating feeding my chickens and goats sprouts.James Sturgillhttp://dalphquarin.weebly.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-57466278531746091832012-05-24T09:47:05.252-08:002012-05-24T09:47:05.252-08:00I could have sworn I was going to get notification...I could have sworn I was going to get notification if you answered my post but never did. So glad I came back and checked. :) Yep, I've realized since I wrote that the doeling won't be getting grain until she's bred and milking. It's been a four month crash course in goat keeping for me! Thanks for the advice on keeping it in a large enough container to allow air. I've got my recipe all ready to start after I've had the freshened doe a couple of weeks. Thanks!Meghttp://www.bifrostfarms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-60618744292514427582012-05-22T18:51:51.891-08:002012-05-22T18:51:51.891-08:00I started sprouting black oiled sunflower seeds fo...I started sprouting black oiled sunflower seeds for my goats & ducks and they LOVE it!! I fes them at different stages throughout this week. They loved it all, but perhaps the greener the better. I use a 2 bucket/day method. I got 2 mop type buckets...the ones with the bump in the bottom. I drill holes in the inner bucket. On the bottom and sides. I soak the first night then after i rinse and let them drain i can spin the bucket around so it's not nesting anymore and thus raised up a couple of inches to allow drainage and sprouts not sitting in water. You could also put a rock or marble or something to raise up a bucket as well.<br />How are things going with sprouting for you now? I've thought about trying thistle seeds, but they are sooo tiny!!!<br />KristyKristy Tillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647301635237163791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-16551647242024127092012-02-13T19:48:59.961-09:002012-02-13T19:48:59.961-09:00Meg, I am still sprouting grains. I need to make a...Meg, I am still sprouting grains. I need to make a couple improvements to my routine, one being that I need to drain my grains in a container that allows them more air so they don't get funky while sitting. Adding a little vinegar or kombucha helps keep the grains from getting funky as well. If I were you I would keep the feed the same as whatever the freshened doe has been getting for the first couple weeks. Then slowly transition. As far as the kid goes, I don't think 4 -6 week olds are ready to eat grain yet - other than nibble a few bites here and there. Are you planning on bottle feeding her milk? Milk should make up most of her diet for the first few months at least. I have stopped feeding kids grain until they are bred. Otherwise they can get too fat which affects their heat cycles and ability to be bred. Hope this helps. Best wishesEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-56408163982467035532012-02-07T14:56:07.551-09:002012-02-07T14:56:07.551-09:00Emily, I realize this is an older thread, so I don...Emily, I realize this is an older thread, so I don't how you're doing with your sprouting, but if you would update us, that would be great! We are getting our first two goats in May. A freshened doe and a doeling. Since finding this and doing my own research, I think I have time and space to get everything ready to start feeding sprouted grains immediately. I realize with the freshened doe, I will need to make a slow transition, but do you think it would be okay to go 100% sprouted with the doeling? She will be 4-6 weeks old and just starting on grain.<br /><br />I love reading what you're doing and plan to follow some of your practices here in Wisconsin.Meghttp://www.bifrostfarms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-29657091281178774562011-10-29T10:16:59.790-08:002011-10-29T10:16:59.790-08:00Wow, thanks so much for sharing your sprouting reg...Wow, thanks so much for sharing your sprouting regime. If you've been feeding sprouted grains for a while now,I'd be interested in knowing if you've noticed improved health or milk production? Also, when I sprouted the grains and they grew roots, I couldn't get my does to eat them. Currently I am just soaking grains for twelve hours and then draining and letting them dry for twelve hours, so they aren't sprouted. Once my grain area is heated, I'm hoping to have a few bucket system, and get the grains to the sprouting stage. I'm wondering if the grains actually sprout and grow green grass, if the goats eat that better than just sprouted grains? My husband is growing wheat grass for our chickens right now. It would take a lot of trays and organization to do the same for the goats. But once I have more heated space, I may have to do just that. thanks again. EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-51971164186577719902011-10-27T21:19:46.002-08:002011-10-27T21:19:46.002-08:00Starting sprouts here as well for my small herd of...Starting sprouts here as well for my small herd of 8 in Kansas. Here is the setup and seed mixes I am using with good results so far. (no specific percentages because I don't feel precision is necessary here. As long as the mixes are a good variety and safe). Effort is only about 10 mins in morning and 10 at night. <br />Mix A: wheat and oats (or whatever grain you have available). Mix B: lentils, peas, beans (make sure bean varieties are edible sprouted), and a small amount of fenugreek. Mix C: radishes, turnips, and other mustards, alfalfa, clover, quinoa, and amaranth. I avoided flax as it is a pain to sprout with mixes because of the muscilage. <br />3 buckets. 5 pizza dough trays (equippers.com has them cheapest.) (4 perforated along one short side. I drilled 3 closely spaced rows of 1/8 inch holes. Bottom Unperforated tray catches all the drained liquid. Alternate sides of perforation so the water drains in a "switchback" when stacking). 3 large cafeteria type trays (for last few days sprouting for air circulation.) I also use shredded compressed coconut intended for seed starting as my growing medium. <br /><br />Night 1- soak 1.5 lb mix A in top bucket. Morning 2- drain and dump top bucket into middle bucket. Night 2-repeat night 1. Rinse and drain middle bucket. Morning 3: rinse and drain middle bucket, dump in bottom bucket. repeat for top bucket. Night 3: repeat night 1. Rinse and drain middle and bottom bucket. Morning 4: repeat morning 3. Rinse and dump bottom bucket into bottom perforated dough tray. Cover very lightly with moistened coconut growing medium. Soak 1/4 cup mix B in a separate jar. Night 4: repeat night 3. Sprinkle 1/8 cup mix C over bottom perforated tray. Drain jar of mix B and sprinkle over same tray. Water tray lightly. Morning 5-7: repeat morning 4, with each new tray going at the bottom of the stack, until oldest tray is exposed on top of stack. Lightly water each tray. Night 5-9: repeat night 4. Lightly water each tray only if needed. Morning 8-9: repeat morning 7. Transfer "mat" to cafeteria tray to increase airflow. May come up in 1 piece or several large hunks. Here I also place under a grow light for days 8-10. Water cafeteria tray with weak organic fertilizer. I actually use very diluted urine. Make sure a small amount of liquid remains but not soggy. Night 9: water (no fertilizer) and drain off final tray. You want the sprouts almost dry at time of feeding. Morning 10: feed your goats!!!! (oh, and don't forget to do all those other steps too...)crobot337https://www.blogger.com/profile/12380168463069943610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-81810714413554572842011-08-10T05:09:49.860-08:002011-08-10T05:09:49.860-08:00I'm thinking of sprouting our goat's ratio...I'm thinking of sprouting our goat's ration, too! We now feed whole grains which are soaked with raw apple cider vinegar. The corn, oats and barley are actually very nutritious grains. Barley is one of the best grains, according to Pat Coleby. The millet and quinoa are high in oxalates and phytic acid and other phytotoxins which can be toxic in excess and bind up their nutrients.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653510893408330625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-78557231113456509772011-03-27T21:11:25.213-08:002011-03-27T21:11:25.213-08:00Hi Emily,
We own an organic (not USDA cert.) and h...Hi Emily,<br />We own an organic (not USDA cert.) and holistic Grade A Raw Dairy farm. We are experimenting with sprouts also with our goats and Jersey. Will let you know how it goes.<br />Ellie at GramenFarm.comelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732421261729203403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-33898585248437031462011-02-19T20:58:01.295-09:002011-02-19T20:58:01.295-09:00Denise, We've been feeding the goats extra roo...Denise, We've been feeding the goats extra root vegetables as well. They like the three you mentioned. The dilemma for me right now is storage room, and the fact that I'm barely growing enough beets and carrots to get us through the winter- and the effort it takes to clean and shred or slice them. The turnips grow the best in our regular soil, whereas the carrots and beets need fertile garden soil. I bought some mangel seed last year, but it needs good soil too. Keep me posted on your feeding experiments.I think we are headed in the right direction!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-47192463856520458772011-02-17T21:25:55.386-09:002011-02-17T21:25:55.386-09:00Hi Emily, you are on the same journey as I am in r...Hi Emily, you are on the same journey as I am in regards to what to feed my goats. I've looked at sprouting grains, but not there yet. Did the same as you in changing goat ration to COB. Something we will try this growing season is growing root crops traditionally used as animal forage in the 1800s - beets, turnips, carrots, and also drying all our pea vines and gathering lots of forage to dry for winter feeding, especially pregnant does. I'm considering sprouting grains for my 16 goats. Two does have kidded already - 2 doelings, 2 bucklings (one we'll keep for breeding). Three more does due in April and May, and trying to breed three others for late summer kiddings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15642418104675215796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-9452478964884876232011-02-14T11:01:13.732-09:002011-02-14T11:01:13.732-09:00Jewell, I go in sprouting and juicing kicks too. I...Jewell, I go in sprouting and juicing kicks too. I am sure that you should be able to find some good sources for bulk seeds and grains down there. I buy an occasional fifty pound bag of flax seeds from the feed store- it is cheaper than bulk at the supermarket but not by much, also it is not suppose to be for human consumption - but I can't tell a difference - we don't eat them but they look fine. I've never been to Juneau, but from what I've seen it is gorgeous. I love the mountains right up against the ocean - not a lot of farm land I'd think. Take care, There should be a lot of goat posts over the next couple months with kidding season and all. EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-4059667795943253272011-02-13T21:35:57.958-09:002011-02-13T21:35:57.958-09:00Hi Emily,
Love these last 2 informative posts on h...Hi Emily,<br />Love these last 2 informative posts on how your feeding your goats. I'll be getting mine in a couple months, so to have this information beforehand is a real gift for me and in the future for our goats. <br /><br />It also inspired me to begin sprouting again for our family, I go in sprouting, and juicing kicks, and need to be more consistant. Especially now during late winter when we all need a chlorophyl, vitamin and enzyme boost.<br /><br />I have 15 chickens, and now want to sprout different grains for them too, we've been letting them out alot lately to pasture, but still could do better with their feed.I need to find a good source for buying in bulk flax seeds and peas. <br /><br />I know we're warmer down here, we're not quite an hour NE of Seattle, with temps today around 45degrees, my bees have even been flying on nice days for the last couple weeks.<br /><br />I spent 7 of my growing up years in Juneau, never been to Fairbanks though. Love reading your blog, Thanks for sharing all this great info.<br />JewelJewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612234598453063687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-80107848981428061672011-02-13T20:47:19.182-09:002011-02-13T20:47:19.182-09:00Certainly not the same guy. I looked up in my year...Certainly not the same guy. I looked up in my yearbook and it was a Jason Strickland. Congratulations on the kids, nice doeling ratio so far. I'd love to see some pictures sometime. I love seeing other people's goats, udders and fresh kids. We are close to Ester, and love the area. Lets keep in touch. EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124854790635683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806644789710396926.post-52377669596587891272011-02-13T18:00:50.289-09:002011-02-13T18:00:50.289-09:00Hi Emily! Thank you for your answers to my questio...Hi Emily! Thank you for your answers to my questions. Joshua Strickland is from Fox and is only 23 so I don't think it is the same Joshua that you went to school with. Joshua is from PA and has been living in AK for the last four years and loves living there. I have been feeding my goats barley, oats and BOSS for a while and the goats are doing very well on it. I have been interested in sprouting the grain but have not taken the time to do it. I will be very interested in hearing how it works for you. I have had 3 does and one buck born in the last week and have six does still to kid! If I do move to Alaska I will need a friend and hope that maybe we could become friends. I am 25 years old and love the lifestyle you are living. Kerenkerennoreply@blogger.com