How to grow wheat fodder for your chickens! Sprouting unlocks enzymes and vitamins (A, B, C, E). Chickens get more usable nutrition than from dry wheat It gives them something to peck at, tear apart, and scratch around with. Perfect for boredom-busting happy hens! 1: Get feed wheat from your local feeder merchants 2: Fill half a jar/pot/tub with wheat 3: Cover with water - the wheat will expand so don’t fill too full! 4: Soak for 24 hours 5: Rinse with clean water and spread about 1/2 inch thick