has anyone grown barley fodder for rabbit feed/food?

[kamls_silver_ foxes]

Once I get my trio this summer is like to grow barley fodder. I've found a blog that the lady grows her fodder for 9 days (she has rotating trays) then feeds I think .5% of the rabbits weight. Here is a link to her step by step growing video: http://fmicrofarm.com/2013/04/07/step-b ... livestock/

But I'm wondering if anyone on here has feed their rabbits this way too. I just want to give my rabbits the best I can so I can get the best tasting meat.

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Yes, quite a few of our members are feeding fodder.

I hope you have some time on your hands to sit and read a while...

fodder-sprouting-systems-anyone-t10317.html?hilit=fodder%20feeding,%20anyone?

 

[kamls_silver_ foxes]

Guess I just didn't look deep enough. Thank you mamasheepdog! Only part I hate about using my phone for internet use lol

 

[MamaSheepdog]

Guess I just didn't look deep enough.

You would be hard pressed to find a topic regarding rabbits that hasn't been discussed on this forum.

Thank you mamasheepdog!

You're welcome. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask- RT is filled with friendly and helpful rabbit raisers that will be more than happy to help you out.

 

[SarahMelisse]

Once I get my trio this summer is like to grow barley fodder. I've found a blog that the lady grows her fodder for 9 days (she has rotating trays) then feeds I think .5% of the rabbits weight. Here is a link to her step by step growing video: http://fmicrofarm.com/2013/04/07/step-b ... livestock/

I would be that lady.

I feed 6% of each rabbit's body weight in 8-9 day sprouted barley fodder daily. My French angoras average 9.5 pounds so most of my adults are fed about .57 pounds of fodder a day. I also feed a 1/4 cup of black oil sunflower seeds, free choice hay, and a mineral salt block.