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Ok - I think I am getting the hang of this deal - don"t hit "reply" just hit quote -That's a bit off on the "pro" list.
I'm surrounded by conventional farms & GMO crops. Cultivation techniques are changing as quite a few farmers are looking towards growing techniques more utilized by organic farming. Things change.. techniques change.. with advancements in information and technology.
If you want to go through it on another thread- I most happily will respond.
Anyways.. ATTRA is a good one to check for some info on poultry feeds if you are looking to grow/make your own. (attra.org)
Are you just looking for brands.. or home sourced feed options? I was actually debating about ordering some scratch & peck. Mine hate pellets. They won't eat it.. but they will pulverize it and turn it into a dust bath in the coop. I still have it out and organic... plus they get a pretty big assortment too (frozen wild berries, baked squash, kitchen scraps, fresh greens, butchering scraps, etc.) Wood sorrel is one that grows well on my windowsill. (Caution- has oxalic acid- but my birds still love it.) Oh.. and alfalfa is always there- the fields are set in alfalfa & clover, so we are using it in the coop.
Yes - I was curious about other brands out there like Scratch and Peck - also wanted to connect with people who are going this route with feeding. I'm really happy with how my hens are looking and behaving, plus I get a really nice egg production, better than my neighbors do.
I was wondering how they would do with the grass pellets - they can be somewhat picky - at least the Marans are -
Growing my own would be awesome if I had more property - they destroy a garden plot fairly fast
They love the Scratch and Peck - I use the no soy layer and the 3 grain Scratch which also doubles as a great goat training treat.