TJAnonymous
Enabler
I have a large run that is approximately 125 ft x 35 ft. The run is subdivided into 2 sections. The chickens (30-40 birds) have access to both sections. However they share their runs with 2 goats and 4 ducks. The goats are in the larger subsection (approx 100 ft x 35 ft) and the ducks are in the smaller subsection (25 ft x 35 ft). The goats LOVE to eat the chicken food so after feeding them FIRST with a small amount of goat feed, I toss and scatter the chicken feed all around the run. This serves 3 purposes:
1. Makes it harder/impossible for the goats to hog the chicken feed.
2. Allows the chickens to "free range" their feed all around the run.
3. Allows all the birds easy access to food without worrying about bullies who won't allow the smaller or lower status chickens near a food bowl.
So here's my dilemma... I really want to try to move to fermented feed but I'm not sure how I would go about feeding fermented feed while keeping the goats out of it AND ensuring everyone gets to eat. It doesn't seem logical to sling fermented feed all around the chicken yard???
Looking for ideas and feedback.
1. Makes it harder/impossible for the goats to hog the chicken feed.
2. Allows the chickens to "free range" their feed all around the run.
3. Allows all the birds easy access to food without worrying about bullies who won't allow the smaller or lower status chickens near a food bowl.
So here's my dilemma... I really want to try to move to fermented feed but I'm not sure how I would go about feeding fermented feed while keeping the goats out of it AND ensuring everyone gets to eat. It doesn't seem logical to sling fermented feed all around the chicken yard???
Looking for ideas and feedback.