belucky 711 Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 hi, a farmer pal just dropped ten bags of oats at my yard, does anyone know if its ok to feed to poultry as a main feedstuff ? most of my game are around the 5 month mark now , I know that it fizzes horses up if they get more than a few cupfulls ,, atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,120 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I fed it to my bantams Afew years a go when I was given a bag and it they was fine ! Not sure on the nutrition value tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdalejoel 669 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 I like it in a mix for older birds I think it makes them feel better in hand. But I don't give it to youngstock really. Mine are also quite wasteful with it, must not be very tasty. even in a mix they will eat pellets before oats so bear that in mind or it will just get wasted Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Soak and let go sour then feed em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belucky 711 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Soak and let go sour then feed em ok, as in soak overnite ? im thinking in a hessian sack , drain off , then how long shall I wait to feed ? is this a good feed for them ? they are out on grass ever day for 8 hours ,, atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patterdalejoel 669 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 In a bucket with water in I heard and I read the smellier the better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hencock73 11 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 up to three days is ok with oats the more it smells the better it is onc etheir eating it they will leave everything else to get smelly oats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) up to three days is ok with oats the more it smells the better it is onc etheir eating it they will leave everything else to Edited August 3, 2014 by Chicken_man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 up to three days is ok with oats the more it smells the better it is onc etheir eating it they will leave everything else to get smelly oats Why is that mate ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 From 4 days onward add cap redcell cider vinger and garlic... And tow the fella who ask if was good feed I would say it's about best for gamefowl there is second only to good green grass Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Try a plastic round dust bin empty a full sack of oats and cover over with water add more the next day as they soak it up fast start feeding after 4 to 5 days.... Good luck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
belucky 711 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Try a plastic round dust bin empty a full sack of oats and cover over with water add more the next day as they soak it up fast start feeding after 4 to 5 days.... Good luck thanks uk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hencock73 11 Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 i,m with uk its the best yu can get soaked in summer we sprout it on trays for greens they go mad for it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Charlie 11 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 This time of year don't actually soak them put enough water on them to keep them moist and feed them when they start to sprout,your birds will love them and they are a great feed and do them in stages not all at once or you will end up with a solid entangled bucket of sprouted oats , Regards Old Charlie. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 This time of year don't actually soak them put enough water on them to keep them moist and feed them when they start to sprout,your birds will love them and they are a great feed and do them in stages not all at once or you will end up with a solid entangled bucket of sprouted oats , Regards Old Charlie. Hello Charlie, Can you sprout Wheat, and feed as greens too? Ta Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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