Yes. Barley as well, and barley is higher in protein and such.
http://www.earthineer.com/content.php?blogid=11229
Here is a run down of the nutrition of Barley as fodder each day.....
Crude Protein and Crude Fiber changes in Barley Sprouted over a 7-day period
Crude Protein Crude Fiber
Original seed 12.7% 5.4%
Day 1 12.7% 5.6%
Day 2 13.0% 5.9%
Day 3 13.6% 5.8%
Day 4 13.4% 7.4%
Day 5 13.9% 9.7%
Day 6 14.0% 10.8%
Day 7 15.5% 14.1%
Daily Recommendations:
PROTEIN— 14--20% protein, depending on the type of feed. It is said that
rabbits in an unheated environment need a 2% higher protein level.
(Not sure if this is true but thought I would share just the same)
FIBER— 12—22% Some sources say it should not be less than 18% minimum. The
higher the better.
FAT—Should Not Exceed 3%.
CALCIUM— 1%. Could be more in nursing and pregnant does.
More information on the nutrition of barley grass/fodder.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/35610 ... ley-grass/<br /><br />__________ Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:39 pm __________<br /><br />
http://www.foddersolutions.org/nutrition
This page has tons of good information. It states that:
The peak spectrum of nutrients are available at the 6 day growth stage, this is when the barley sprouts are harvested. The nutritional breakdown of the barley sprouts shows that the sprouts are very high in energy and protein and contain sufficient of these to meet the needs of most stock. Barley grass is considered the most nutritional of the green grasses containing an abundance of nutrients unsurpassed by any other type of grass.