How to Ferment Feed

[Tookie]

So it sat for 11 days total? I would toss it out, partially because of possible mold and partially because it's not meant to sit that long. It definitely can get moldy if it simply sits around.

There's a difference between mold and kahm but if you're unsure, better to throw it away or compost it.

I'm making a new batch. I'm going to use the moldy FF in the garden.

 

[Percheron chick]

It's good to inoculate the compost pile with too.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I have noticed kahm yeast growth on my birds wet feed after its sat overnight, like @rosemarythyme mentioned. I thought it was mold and kept tossing it until I learned about kahm yeast here on BYC, recently. It's definitely something to look into so nobody wastes as much perfectly good feed as I have

Not that I'm suggesting anything y'all have already discussed. I just wanted to mention it. Thank you for making this thread! Very informative

 

[Dragonlady1956]

What kind of feed is everyone fermenting?

 

[TooCheep]

The same feed I give as pellets. Fermenting should work with any commercial pellet/crumble feed.

 

[Tookie]

What kind of feed is everyone fermenting?

I'm fermenting layer and starter.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

What kind of feed is everyone fermenting?

Flock raiser with some scratch

 

[Dragonlady1956]

Next question , I have 6 very picky chickens. How do I know how much fermented food to give them? Half a cup per chicken? Is that too much? I am a beginner with very spoiled chickens!

 

[TooCheep]

@Dragonlady1956 - Don't overthink it. Just make some. Start small if you want (I'm assuming they still have access to pellets), and assuming they like it, increase the amount. 1/2 cup/full sized chicken is fine.

 

[Percheron chick]

Offer it as a treat to start. One big spoonful in a dog bowl and see how they react to it. Sprinkle some dry feed on top. It might sit for a few hours but it's fine

Next question , I have 6 very picky chickens. How do I know how much fermented food to give them? Half a cup per chicken? Is that too much? I am a beginner with very spoiled chickens!