The process is easy to understand the way you explain it, however can't help but be curious as to why you would ferment the grains? Is it for better obbsorbtion of nutrients? Not heard of doing this before.
In Summer when the temperatures are above 35C my grains are ready in 8 to 12 hours. When it’s above 40C to 46C it can take only 3 hours. In Winter when it’s -6 to 10C it can take a few days, up to 5 days at most.
I found removing feed 12 hours before day break works. I move my pastured chickens at day break force them to forage on the new pasture for two hours before feeding fermented grain. The layers are in free range so I do not feed them untill mid morning. By using fermented feed and delaying feed my feed bill is half of what it was. The meat birds gain weight the same, and the hens lay just as many eggs.
Hello ahorsewhisper lol the Poultry certainly enjoy it. All of my ducks are Muscovy ducks, they are more like geese than ducks and are so lovely natured and quiet too. 😊
Hi Mary, Congratulations on your ducks, I use a blend called Peters Poultry Mix and it includes Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff, Salt,. I wouldn’t ferment the layer pallets or starter feed because it would just go to mush and not successfully ferment like grains do.
Hello EMMANUEL KORINJOH I introduce fermented grain around 8 weeks of age for Ducks and Chickens and I would do the same for Turkeys and Geese too, my birds are also free range so the get plenty of grasses and bugs in their diet too.
Hello Dan Santos yes I also have layer pellets accessible and most importantly for ducks, plenty of grass and green leafy treats like silverbeet and kale. 😊🦆
Hi Krevstar, My Chickens and Ducks are free range so they have a wide variety of food available. I also feed layer pellets (dry) but I don't leave that food out as the wild birds would eat it all. I am making a video on this topic soon and will go into more detail, so make sure you are subscribed if you are keen to see that.
Hello Leyla Akkurt thanks for stopping by. I use a blend called Poultry Mix and it includes Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff, Salt,. I wouldn’t ferment the layer pallets or chick starter feed because it would just go to mush and not successfully ferment like grains do. I hope this helps 😊
Some of the fermented grain water is used for the next batches of grain fermenting, to give it a kick start. A little ends up in the poultry bowl, but not too much as I don't want drunk birds and some waters the trees, so the worms here are pretty jolly.🙃
Hello tina mckeage thanks for stopping by. I use a blend called Poultry Mix and it includes Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff, Salt,. I wouldn’t ferment the layer pallets or chick starter feed because it would just go to mush and not successfully ferment like grains do. As far as how long it takes to ferment, this depends on the temperature, in winter it can take 5 days and in Summer with temps above 45C 115F only about 8 hours. In winter I like to keep it in the green house, straw bale cloche or similar to get it going faster. You can tell by the smell and the bubbles that it’s fermenting. 😊 I hope this helps 😊
Hello Gemini 1986 yes they are better and easier to ferment in the winter months. I find in the super hot summer (above 35C, they ferment too quick and there are more chances of mould)
Hi there, I have an almost full bag of mixed greens that accidentally got wet in the rain. Do you think it would be OK to ferment tho? Otherwise I'm afraid it's going to spoil. Thank you and I love your videos x
Faith Porter hi Faith, I’m guessing it’s a bag of greens seeds? If it is safe for food (hasn’t been treated with chemicals to prevent bugs or what other reasons they poison seeds for planting) then definitely try fermenting it. 😊
Hi Elissa! I hope this message finds you doing well. I have 6 ducks (4 Pekins, 2 Muscovy) and I've been buying them Mazuri brand waterfowl pellets which is high quality (and quite expensive with shipping). My ducks also get kale (daily), grass, dried mealworms, and on occasion some cracked corn and sunflower seed which they have access to under our bird feeders. That said, I'm looking to save a bit of money, and I think I could slow down on my usage of Mazuri brand feed if I try this method! What grains do you recommend adding to my fermenting process? What grains do you find the ducks love most? Perhaps I should note that we do not eat our ducks, but we do enjoy eating their eggs. Thanks a lot. Much love from Pennsylvania.
Hi Michael, it’s good to hear your ducks have started laying for you. I use a balanced grain mix called Peters Poultry mix, it is made up of Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff & Salt. The ducks pretty much just eat all the grains with each mouthful they take, unlike the chickens who pick out their favourite sunflower seeds. To help save on feed, if you can, let them have access to more greens like a variety of growing grasses to graze, The Muscovies are like geese and they prefer the grasses and greens if they can get them but if not definitely eat the grains. It’s great you give them kale. All is well here thanks, have a great day 😊
I just make enough to last up to 3 days once fermented, it can last longer in Winter, but in Summer it is best toy use it up quickly (when its above 40C) I dont refrigerate.
Hi, thanks for sharing but can you give me description how you added those? " Linoleic acid, Dicalcium phosphate, Vitamin and mineral pre-mix (containing vitamin A, D3, E, K3, riboflavin (B2), pantothenic acid, niacin, folic acid, B12, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, iodine, selenium and anti-oxidant). "
Hello Nice Farming BD this is a pre mixed blend I buy in bulk from my local feed store, it’s balanced for good nutrition for the birds. I hope this helps.
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The process is easy to understand the way you explain it, however can't help but be curious as to why you would ferment the grains? Is it for better obbsorbtion of nutrients? Not heard of doing this before.
In Summer when the temperatures are above 35C my grains are ready in 8 to 12 hours. When it’s above 40C to 46C it can take only 3 hours. In Winter when it’s -6 to 10C it can take a few days, up to 5 days at most.
I found removing feed 12 hours before day break works. I move my pastured chickens at day break force them to forage on the new pasture for two hours before feeding fermented grain. The layers are in free range so I do not feed them untill mid morning. By using fermented feed and delaying feed my feed bill is half of what it was. The meat birds gain weight the same, and the hens lay just as many eggs.
I'm going to try this, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Elisa
That grain looks gorgeous! Good enough to want to take a bite myself! Haha
What breed are the bluish gray ducks? They’re beautiful!
Hello ahorsewhisper lol the Poultry certainly enjoy it. All of my ducks are Muscovy ducks, they are more like geese than ducks and are so lovely natured and quiet too. 😊
This is my first time with having backyard ducks, what grains do you use and portions grains, and how much water to use.
Hi Mary, Congratulations on your ducks, I use a blend called Peters Poultry Mix and it includes Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff, Salt,.
I wouldn’t ferment the layer pallets or starter feed because it would just go to mush and not successfully ferment like grains do.
Good day Elisa pls at what age do you start feeding your chickens,ducks,turkeys and geese fermented grain
Hello EMMANUEL KORINJOH I introduce fermented grain around 8 weeks of age for Ducks and Chickens and I would do the same for Turkeys and Geese too, my birds are also free range so the get plenty of grasses and bugs in their diet too.
@@MoatCottage Would it be harmful to feed them that when they're younger? Also, do you ever add a little apple cider vinegar?
How do you know when it's ready?
Do you still need to feed them layer pellets for egg production?
Hello Dan Santos yes I also have layer pellets accessible and most importantly for ducks, plenty of grass and green leafy treats like silverbeet and kale. 😊🦆
Hi! Do you feed them anything else? I’m asking because so many ppl have said to leave the dry feed in the coop or run 24/7.
Hi Krevstar, My Chickens and Ducks are free range so they have a wide variety of food available. I also feed layer pellets (dry) but I don't leave that food out as the wild birds would eat it all. I am making a video on this topic soon and will go into more detail, so make sure you are subscribed if you are keen to see that.
This is great thank you for sharing! Can I ask which grains you prefer to use?
Hello Leyla Akkurt thanks for stopping by. I use a blend called Poultry Mix and it includes Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff, Salt,.
I wouldn’t ferment the layer pallets or chick starter feed because it would just go to mush and not successfully ferment like grains do.
I hope this helps 😊
Hi Elissa, thank you for sharing. What happen to water, do you discard?
Some of the fermented grain water is used for the next batches of grain fermenting, to give it a kick start. A little ends up in the poultry bowl, but not too much as I don't want drunk birds and some waters the trees, so the worms here are pretty jolly.🙃
Ty for this video,what kind of grain is this and how many days do I let it sit in water.such a good idea.ty
Hello tina mckeage thanks for stopping by.
I use a blend called Poultry Mix and it includes Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff, Salt,.
I wouldn’t ferment the layer pallets or chick starter feed because it would just go to mush and not successfully ferment like grains do.
As far as how long it takes to ferment, this depends on the temperature, in winter it can take 5 days and in Summer with temps above 45C 115F only about 8 hours.
In winter I like to keep it in the green house, straw bale cloche or similar to get it going faster.
You can tell by the smell and the bubbles that it’s fermenting.
😊
I hope this helps 😊
Ty,
It’s a pleasure tina mckeage, I hope this helps you to successfully ferment your grain.
Are fermented grains good to feed in winter season 15 to 1 degree. I live in pakistan Islamabad and weather is little bit messy here.
Hello Gemini 1986 yes they are better and easier to ferment in the winter months. I find in the super hot summer (above 35C, they ferment too quick and there are more chances of mould)
Hi there, I have an almost full bag of mixed greens that accidentally got wet in the rain. Do you think it would be OK to ferment tho? Otherwise I'm afraid it's going to spoil. Thank you and I love your videos x
Faith Porter hi Faith, I’m guessing it’s a bag of greens seeds? If it is safe for food (hasn’t been treated with chemicals to prevent bugs or what other reasons they poison seeds for planting) then definitely try fermenting it. 😊
@@MoatCottage hello, I actually meant to type grains. I have a large bag of mixed grains I bought for my chooks.
Hi Elissa! I hope this message finds you doing well. I have 6 ducks (4 Pekins, 2 Muscovy) and I've been buying them Mazuri brand waterfowl pellets which is high quality (and quite expensive with shipping). My ducks also get kale (daily), grass, dried mealworms, and on occasion some cracked corn and sunflower seed which they have access to under our bird feeders. That said, I'm looking to save a bit of money, and I think I could slow down on my usage of Mazuri brand feed if I try this method! What grains do you recommend adding to my fermenting process? What grains do you find the ducks love most? Perhaps I should note that we do not eat our ducks, but we do enjoy eating their eggs. Thanks a lot. Much love from Pennsylvania.
Hi Michael, it’s good to hear your ducks have started laying for you.
I use a balanced grain mix called Peters Poultry mix, it is made up of Wheat, Sorghum, Crushed maize, Crushed lupins and peas, Black sunflower seed, Shell grit, Lucerne chaff & Salt.
The ducks pretty much just eat all the grains with each mouthful they take, unlike the chickens who pick out their favourite sunflower seeds.
To help save on feed, if you can, let them have access to more greens like a variety of growing grasses to graze, The Muscovies are like geese and they prefer the grasses and greens if they can get them but if not definitely eat the grains.
It’s great you give them kale.
All is well here thanks, have a great day 😊
Hi Elissa, do you think a Muscovy drake would breed with Khaki Campbell ducks, I’m not expecting you to know thanks Mike
Hi Mike, yes they will breed however their offspring will be infertile.
@@MoatCottage cheers
Hi dear is it good for chicken health if I offer them in winter season
Yes it is but also include fresh greens in their diet as well as bugs and what ever else they can forage for a well balanced diet
@@MoatCottage thank you dear
How long do they keep ? Do you refrigerate?
I just make enough to last up to 3 days once fermented, it can last longer in Winter, but in Summer it is best toy use it up quickly (when its above 40C) I dont refrigerate.
Hi, thanks for sharing but can you give me description how you added those? " Linoleic acid, Dicalcium phosphate, Vitamin and mineral pre-mix (containing vitamin A, D3, E, K3, riboflavin (B2), pantothenic acid, niacin, folic acid, B12, manganese, zinc, iron, copper, iodine, selenium and anti-oxidant). "
Hello Nice Farming BD this is a pre mixed blend I buy in bulk from my local feed store, it’s balanced for good nutrition for the birds.
I hope this helps.