Feed going up... again.

[chickened]

Is it just me or do feed prices resemble the oil prices? I mean now that we have decided to use feed for energy are the feed prices going to be subject to the futures in similar manner as oil?

I am cutting back drastically on my birds in preparation for next winter's prices... this sucks.

 

[pichuris]

You are probably right. It does bite. Argh right there with ya.

 

[hemet dennis]

Is it just me or do feed prices resemble the oil prices? I mean now that we have decided to use feed for energy are the feed prices going to be subject to the futures in similar manner as oil?

I am cutting back drastically on my birds in preparation for next winter's prices... this sucks.

Feed grains have been traded on the futures market for some time now, just like oil has.

 

[chickenzoo]

It's hit my wallet bad...... With well over 300 birds and over a ton in feed a month I'm going to have to cut back drastically.......

 

[chickened]

Feed grains have been traded on the futures market for some time now, just like oil has.

How long? It seems that it is being treated like a fuel more than a food.

Using our food supply for energy is a bad idea on the list of great all-time bad ideas.

A country that cannot feed itself is destined for failure.

 

[b.hromada]

I've been told its because of the drought, and the corn crops have really taken a beating. I hear all of you, believe me! I'm going through a 50lb. bag in less then 2 weeks for 15 chickens!!

 

[hemet dennis]

How long? It seems that it is being treated like a fuel more than a food.

Using our food supply for energy is a bad idea on the list of great all-time bad ideas.

A country that cannot feed itself is destined for failure.

We will have enough to feed us but will have less to export.

 

[cupman]

Senior citizen discount of 10% at Coastal on Tuesdays. Don't say I never helped you out, chickened.

EDIT: On a serious note.. feed really has gone through the roof in our part of the country. I was buying Purina flock raiser for something like $17.25 a bag in April but when I go to buy the same stuff now it is over $20... and like you said, it isn't even winter. I'd be curious to know if there were any decent bulk food places in our relative area where we could save money in the long run. I have looked before but never found anything worthy enough that has made me pull the trigger.

 

[hemet dennis]

With the refinery fire yesterday the price of gas will go back up on the west coast. So if you find a good deal a few more miles away you'll still be paying more.

 

[chickened]

We will have enough to feed us but will have less to export.

We can hope it works out that way.