Let’s Make Some Chicken Feed 🐓

[keki]

Saw a guy feed his chickens beans and pasta and they showed major improvements in demeanor, healthier feathers and egg production

[jeremiahyeo]

All those ingredients are fine – I would avoid the soy protein and just use black oil sunflower seeds. You can use about half of that volume of food that you feed them if you merely let it soak in water overnight at least. If you let it go longer like 18 hours, it will tend to start fermenting the grains which is a really beneficial asset to the food by making it more digestible for them. I generally have three 5gallon buckets that I scoop a portion of grain into and then let it soak with water. I pour it through a screen into a fourth bucket where I’ve removed most of the bucket lids center so that the ring of the lid holds the screen on the bucket. This way I can strain out the water. Don’t toss out that water because that water is full of nutrients as well and it’s like the sour dough bread starter to ferment your grains.

[darabounds]

Substitute soy for insects from a composter, preferably Black soldier flies for their high calcium, wide range of diet, and easy care/propagation/harvest.

[gallosirvingpapin]

Thats the problem with chicken owners. Chickens just need where to pick. Not need to much feed. Chickens are not friend of fat. Fat make so manny conditions sprout. Water belly, egg obstruction, low fertility. Just one time feed. And let them free and they do alone for what they need. And you save a lot of money.

[crystalo]

Awesome sauce loved it its dummy proof because im very new to the chicken life and I've been trying to find 1 that I could understand and their all so complicated and I finally came across yours thank you

[peruvianfreechikens]

about 20% is wasted in dust if you do not add water

[Drapony]

interestingly enough, I know that's going to sound really weird, But if there are any local breweries, You could probably buy their used up brewing hops off them for damn near nothing, And they're very high in protein and other essential minerals for Just something fun I found out ❤

[catsincredulous]

My research has led me to start fermenting the feed. Read about the benefits.

[amyk]

Also add 1/3 part Diatomaceous Earth (DE) to prevent worms.

[autistpatrol]

Hulless pumpkin seeds or dried duckweed or azola works too!

Like soy bean they add protein and fat to the feed

[Iemand-q]

Use 20 % peas and 10% fish meal instead of soy

[xxlalbatross]

I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Sweden

[Hunter-efis]

Them bins are absolutely great for feed storage

[locustvalleyfarms]

I think your ratio is spot on. Soy is actually good for chickens. It is rich in vitamin c which is crucial for chickens survival.

[tiffystyle]

I give my chickens oatmeal mixed with red beans or green peas, chilli flakes and dried meal worms. They love it! ❤

[phoxpharms]

Can I ask why cracked corn vs whole corn? Whole corn retains more oils and nutrients then cracked, but I notice a lot of people feed cracked instead. Unsure if there is something I missed or if perhaps not so many people have thought about cracked corn loosing those nutrients vs whole corn.

[piratekit]

I haven't reached the point I'm mixing my own ratio yet, but with how good all those ingredients are when you ferment them I really should do this.

[russse]

Them thar chickenz live a life of luxury.

[DDAgamefowl]

How many times do you feed your chickens in a day?

[davidlesley]

I purchased cracked corn, black oil sunflower seeds, oyster shells and oats. My chickens wont touch any of it. I finally gave in and gave them lettuce, cooked eggs, diced ham, broccoli. They chow that stuff.. i give them meal worms too.. i have 8 chickens and i get 6-7 eggs every day! Im new at this, so please give me tips.