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  1. timbowsr

    Fermented Feed Questions

    Hi cmak! When I first started trying the FF I kept the water level about 1/2" above the feed in my jar. When I went to feed the first time out of the FF mixture I found it runny and could barely spoon it out into the feeder. I immediately abandoned that and I haven't had any problems with my...
  2. timbowsr

    Fermented Feed Questions

    Hi, Cluckfun. I've only had my chickens about a year now, but I've learned quit a bit in that time. I asked some of the same questions on the start of this thread and from what Blooie has told me is that you continue to feed the dry feed along with the FF. BTW, I free choice my dry feed, always...
  3. timbowsr

    Fermented Feed Questions

    Just an update on my FF experiment. They absolutely love it! I have it in a gallon mason jar. Every evening I get enough out that they can completely eat in about thirty minutes ( about 6 - 7 spoonfuls ). I then put 2 cups of feed and 1 cup of water back in and stir it up vigorously. This seems...
  4. timbowsr

    Fermented Feed Questions

    Thanks Blooie. I think I'll steal your feeder idea ... looks great!! Well not sure if I jumped the gun or not, because I'm not sure how to tell if the feed was really fermented. But I started feeding them the FF tonight. They loved it. Took them a second to figure out what it was, but as soon as...
  5. timbowsr

    Fermented Feed Questions

    hmmmm ... no takers?? Well proceeding anyway. Should have my first batch ready for tomorrow's feed.
  6. timbowsr

    Fermented Feed Questions

    I have some 4 week old chicks and was wondering about feeding FF, but I had a few questions .... 1. Are they too young to start on FF? 2. The simplest recipe I found was take whatever you're feeding, add equal parts of water. Stir twice a day for about four days. Can anyone tell me if this...
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