I just stumbled on this thread and need to read it through.... before adding in my personal 2 cents
LDJ
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OK read it through.... Yep I was in here about 2010....
I envy all you folks that have grain mills close to hand. The closest one for me is Modesto.... and if you want a special mix from them you have to buy 2000 lbs. But they do Organic... nice to know.
For what its worth I will still be using Flock raiser If I am forced to feed pelleted food. Just for ease and I have had good results in the past. Plus its good for all my birds with a tweak or two for different needs.
As far as having animal protien in it.... I feed Cat fish chow as a supplement... about 10 percent.
once i get my situation to the point where I can personally tend my flock (very long story) I will be doing fermented feeds. Higher food conversion... and it doesnt matter what type of feed you prefer you can ferment any of it.
Edited to add: because of the predators in my area I have no flock right now... but when I do get going again there will be NO free ranging so the reason for adding an animal protien as a supplement. Catfish pellets, Cat food, or even Mazuri or Utra kibble would be my choices.
The only reason to use scratch (chicken Crak) is to get the flock corralled. For the guineas their crak is White Proseo Millet.... (same stuff fed to parakeets)
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