what seasonings/extras to add to feed to make it more nutritious?

[nuthatched]

After a few years I’ve settled on this:

Kalmbach Henhouse Reserve layer feed, stretched with Nutrena Country Feeds layer pellets.

I add:
- Red pepper flakes
- Basil
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Crushed egg shells
- Grit
- Soldier fly larvae
- Cinnamon (sometimes)
- Sage (sometimes)

I put it all mixed up in a flat planter drain dish, and call it a chicken pizza. Here it is.




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This is just my routine. Do some research, figure out what they like best. Good luck!

Be careful. Garlic can be toxic to chickens and pepper seeds can block nutrition.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

I just noticed that. These blueberries are very plump! They don't get just the blueberries, though. I mix in their layer grain feed with several other leafy greens and additional nutrients. I did cut back to six each, but five sounds reasonable. Plus, I wouldn't mind actually enjoying a few blueberries myself! Thank you.

you are welcome.

 

[Nicho]

Be careful. Garlic can be toxic to chickens and pepper seeds can block nutrition.

I don’t add garlic. The only time I give garlic is with ACV dose for new quarantined birds or for worm sign. As for red pepper flakes- they can have plenty and it’s beneficial in moderation. A sprinkle goes a long way.

 

[nuthatched]

I don’t add garlic. The only time I give garlic is with ACV dose for new quarantined birds or for worm sign. As for red pepper flakes- they can have plenty and it’s beneficial in moderation. A sprinkle goes a long way.

Just making sure. Garlic won't do anything for worms, sadly.

 

[Debbie292d]

I don’t add garlic. The only time I give garlic is with ACV dose for new quarantined birds or for worm sign. As for red pepper flakes- they can have plenty and it’s beneficial in moderation. A sprinkle goes a long way.

I don't use garlic but don't like it when people are told it's toxic. A lot of things can be toxic to chickens, and people as well. It's all in moderation. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/food-advice.1608902/#post-27427812

It's also in this article by our BYC Project Manager.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

The dosage is the poison.

 

[igorsMistress]

Treats and add ins should only amount to roughly 10% of the daily diet. Their feed is already nutritionally balanced .