I just started feeding fermented feed to my layers 2 weeks ago.
My egg production is up
My feed use is less. Not sure if it is 50% less at this point, but it is a lot less.
I am filling up their water fountain every 2-3 days instead of daily.
They love their fermented food.
They are not kicking and scratching the food out of the dish and wasting it.
You are so right dragonlair. I have fed fermented feed from day one to my chicks. Healthy, hearty and I do save money on feed plus having to water less. The lack of smell alone is worth the fermentation process. I use deep litter and never even see poop. It dissolves right into the litter. Instead of being sceptical about it just give it a trial period with a few chickens. I fill a 5 gallon bucket 1/2 full of grains or feed and add 1 to 1.5 gallons of water. Stir daily for 4/5 days and feed out with the consistancy of thick oatmeal. No need to add apple cidar vinegar. You can add 1-2 T of ACV with mother to speed it up to about 3 days. I feed about 4 cups 2 x daily for my 15 teenagers. 11 wks.