DIY Fodder Systems

[Toady]

I've discovered that my local supply of lettuce and chinese vegies has disappeared due to cancellation of the local markets, I am looking around for alternatives and my home garden isn't growing due to weather, we've had close to two foot of rain in the past 6 or so weeks! I was told about these fodder systems by a fellow Angora owner and as the only other green that I've got growing well is Chicory (supermarket vegies go icky too quickly and I waste too much) which is why I'm looking at something like this for my three.

From what I can see it's a grow your own grass from wheat, oat, barley, any other grass (or maybe even vegie) seeds and feed as needed, although I think that 1 tray (the type they use) would last my lot half a week, not a day. So will be going with smaller containers.


DIY Fodder System

Has anyone used a system like this and do you all think that if I sprouted a variety of seeds (grain as well as things like sunflower &/or grasses) and fed them along with the usual hay and pellets would it fulfil a bunny's daily greens needs?

I've currently got some black sunflower seeds soaking as a trial.

 

[Azerane]

I've heard of them but unfortunately have no experience. Interesting to know peoples thoughts. Just have to keep in mind that not everything will be suitable for the rabbits.

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

I've discovered that my local supply of lettuce and chinese vegies has disappeared due to cancellation of the local markets, I am looking around for alternatives and my home garden isn't growing due to weather, we've had close to two foot of rain in the past 6 or so weeks! I was told about these fodder systems by a fellow Angora owner and as the only other green that I've got growing well is Chicory (supermarket vegies go icky too quickly and I waste too much) which is why I'm looking at something like this for my three.

From what I can see it's a grow your own grass from wheat, oat, barley, any other grass (or maybe even vegie) seeds and feed as needed, although I think that 1 tray (the type they use) would last my lot half a week, not a day. So will be going with smaller containers.---there has been alot of flooding and fires down your way,,there is also a disease called myxi,,--rabbits are strictly herbivores try to purchase grasses and such from a farm supply store-ie.timothy/orchard grasses..--ask your dvm of any break outs of myxi-in your area..here is a link that will help http://www.medirabbit.com --sincerely james waller