Just as a small note of caution, I don't see anything wrong with adding some coconut to your feed (bet the oil is good for them as well), but I wouldn't try to use it as anything other than an additive.
The folks that are using coconut as feed are using the pulp without the oil for good reason. Nearly 80% of the caloric content of coconut is the oil. What's left is about 4% protein and 17% carbohydrates. In large quantities, this ratio is very much out of balance for chickens.
Now, considering just that 4% and 17% without the oil... that's in just about perfect proportions for chicken feed. That's right around 18% protein, which is like grower ration.
And thanks for the reference to Azure Standard. They've got some really great stuff at decent prices!
The folks that are using coconut as feed are using the pulp without the oil for good reason. Nearly 80% of the caloric content of coconut is the oil. What's left is about 4% protein and 17% carbohydrates. In large quantities, this ratio is very much out of balance for chickens.
Now, considering just that 4% and 17% without the oil... that's in just about perfect proportions for chicken feed. That's right around 18% protein, which is like grower ration.
And thanks for the reference to Azure Standard. They've got some really great stuff at decent prices!