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UPDATE Jar 1: Seems to be fermenting fine. Going to leave it until tomorrow. Jar 2: Dried Soldier Worms+Base = rotten meat smell, I am going with no. Jar 3: Raisins+Base = Smells a bit like apple cider vinegar or wine. I also had a couple of fruit flies get into the house and they really want to...

I am going with mad science experiments! Tonight I will start 4 jars. The base is crumbles, scratch and oats. Jar 1: Base Jar 2: Dried Soldier Worms+Base Jar 3: Raisins+Base Jar 4: Freshish Lettuce+Base I will update in 3-4 days on my findings. Thanks for the responses so far :)

I make a concoction of dry crumbles with about 15% dried treats, (bugs/fruit/veg/herbs/oats combo), added in. Table scraps are fed as treats and they also free range during the day. I am hoping to mix the feed as normal to feed most days and give fermented feed every other day. For fewer steps...

Dried bugs such as soldier fly larvae and meal worms can be found in the chicken treat isle at walmart, feed stores, etc. Pet stores will carry dried bugs such as crickets for lizards. Since composting animal products is frowned upon, partly due to harmful bacteria, I wasn't sure if bugs would...

I would like to start fermenting feed for my hens. I have read several recipes however I want to add some things I typically add to their regular dry feed and/or treats. I have tried to find information, on if these things may interfere with the fermentation process adversely or benefit from...