Fresh hydroponic fodder can be added to duck and turkey rations as a green supplement. It is used alongside commercial feed.
The quantity is confirmed with the farm's feed formulation. Systems are quoted to flock size, power, and site.
Ducks and turkeys are usually raised on a complete commercial feed that is formulated for their age and production stage. Hydroponic fodder does not replace that feed. It is added as a fresh green supplement, and the amount is agreed with the farm's nutritionist or feed supplier so that the overall ration stays balanced.
The fodder is grown from barley, wheat, or maize seed over a 6–8 day germination window. The whole mat is used: roots, seed, and young shoots. For poultry the mat is usually broken into smaller pieces so the birds can pick at it and so the operator can check it for freshness.
Fodder is fed fresh, on the day of harvest or the next day. It is not dried or stored for long periods, and in warm weather it spoils faster. Any batch that shows mould is removed rather than fed. Mould risk is kept down by trays that drain fully after irrigation, good airflow across the racks, and cleaning trays between cycles.
Feeders and floor areas where fodder is offered should be kept clean, and leftovers are removed so that old material does not sit in the house.
Two layouts are available. Modular tray racks fit inside an existing building, while container systems arrive as a self-contained unit in a 20-foot or 40-foot container with multi-tier racks, food-grade trays, LED lighting, automated irrigation, and climate control. In both cases the operator places and removes the trays.
There is no public capacity table. Each system is quoted to flock size, power supply, and site. To request a quotation, send the number of birds, the species, the available building or yard space, and the power supply at the site.
Start with a small amount and increase it step by step while watching feed intake, droppings, and general condition. Offer fodder at a regular time each day so it is eaten fresh and does not sit in the house. If the birds leave fodder uneaten, reduce the amount at the next feeding. Any change to the ration is agreed with the nutritionist, who can adjust the commercial feed to account for the fresh supplement.