The FodderKing is a hydroponic fodder growing rack that produces nutritious food for animals in 7-8 day cycles. The hydroponically grown fodder, when eaten at 7-9 days of growth, is nutrient rich and contains high amounts of protein, minerals, and vitamins. The FodderKing is made from galvanized steel and includes all necessary plumbing, pumps, timers, and operating instructions. Daily maintenance can require as little as 20 minutes.
The system is designed like an NFT system, with the exception that irrigation events are operated by a timer as opposed to a continuous flow of solution. This reduces the probability of disease and/or pest establishment in the system.
All of the FodderKing units utilize CropKing’s widest channel, which is capable of holding standard 10 x 20 trays. All of these units can be used for germinating seeds and growing microgreens on burlap or BioStrate.
A reservoir is not included, which provides you with the freedom to choose a tank size to suit your unique situation. Smaller reservoirs could lead to larger and more frequent pH fluctuations due to quicker depletion of the solution while larger reservoirs may result in smaller and less frequent pH fluctuations.
4-8
An ideal system for the hobby livestock farmer, this recirculating system is capable of producing up to 12 lbs. of hydroponic barley fodder per channel. Under suitable growing conditions, a channel full of fodder can be harvested every 7-9 days. Whether you're feeding twenty chickens or one cow, producing your own nutritious fodder is economically beneficial and lots of fun!
Overall footprint of system: 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 6 in. LWH
6-24
For the livestock farmer pursuing more than just a hobby, this recirculating system is capable of producing up to 26 lbs. of hydroponic barley fodder per channel. Under suitable growing conditions, a channel full of fodder can be harvested every 7-9 days. Whether you're feeding twenty chickens or one cow, producing your own nutritious fodder is economically beneficial and lots of fun!
Overall footprint of system: 7 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 10 in. LWH
12-24
The largest FodderKing system available is perfect for livestock farmers with larger operations looking to make hydroponic fodder a permanent part of their feeding regimes. This recirculating system is capable of producing up to 52 lbs. of hydroponic barley fodder per channel. Under suitable growing conditions, a channel full of fodder can be harvested every 7-9 days. Whether you're feeding twenty chickens or one cow, producing your own nutritious fodder is economically beneficial and lots of fun!
Overall footprint of system: 13 ft. x 4 ft. 2 in. x 6 ft. 10 in. LWH
System includes:
- Square Allied Gatorshield galvanized steel support rack with adjustable legs for creating slope
- Complete feed and drain plumbing
- PVC primer and cement for gluing end caps
- Easy to assemble fodder system components
- Digital timer for irrigation cycles
- Assembly and growing instructions
- 4-8
- (8) 4 ft. x 10 in. LW food-grade PVC channels
- 14 in. space between levels
- (2) 5-gallon soaking buckets with (4) mesh liners
- Active Aqua 400 GPH submersible pump (PUM8000)
- 6-24
- (24) 6 ft. x 10 in. LW food-grade PVC channels
- 12 in. space between levels
- (3) 5-gallon soaking buckets with (4) mesh liners
- Little Giant WGP-65-PW 1,900 GPH submersible pump (PUM3400)
- 12-24
- (24) 12 ft. x 10 in. LW food-grade PVC channels
- 12 in. space between levels
- (3) 5-gallon soaking buckets with (6) mesh liners
- Little Giant WGP-65-PW 1,900 GPH submersible pump (PUM3400)
Specifications
| Style | Growing Channels | Size of Growing Channels | Channels Per Level | Levels High | Size of Assembled System | Growing Area | Pounds of Fodder Per Day | Pump | Also Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-8 | 8 | 10" W x 4' L | 2 | 4 | 2' 2" W x 4' 6" L x 5' 6" H | 27 sq. ft. | 23 lbs. | 400 GPH, submersible | 1 soaking bucket, 2 mesh liners |
| 6-24 | 24 | 10" W x 6' L | 4 | 6 | 4' W x 7' L x 6' 10" H | 120 sq. ft. | 105 lbs. | 1/8 HP, pond | 3 soaking buckets, 6 mesh liners |
| 12-24 | 24 | 10" W x 12' L | 4 | 6 | 4' W x 13' L x 6' 10" H | 240 sq. ft. | 210 lbs. | 1/8 HP, pond | 3 soaking buckets, 6 mesh liners |
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