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    No wonder chickens fed cafeteria style select each element in about the same proportion as it is in the old mixed feeds

    Studies show these are worth investigating further: Broccoli stems and leaves Cauliflower stems and leaves Apple pulp Beetroot Beet greens Tomatoes Fiber may be a limiting factor for some such options. Energy is a limiting factor for some. This source, https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/8/6/81...
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    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    Well, I did think the "other things" were bugs and seeds (legumes or otherwise) or the various animal protein options. It was the "adds up to" that gave me hope of options I hadn't considered.
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    No wonder chickens fed cafeteria style select each element in about the same proportion as it is in the old mixed feeds

    Notes Carrots given as fresh whole roots. 70 g per hen per day.
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    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    Which herbs supply methionine?
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    Cedar chips?

    Eastern cedar or western? It matters because one has much more of the aromatic oils that can cause problems.
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    No wonder chickens fed cafeteria style select each element in about the same proportion as it is in the old mixed feeds

    Note to self. Laying hens need 2.2 g of nonphytate phosphorus (NPP) per kg feed. ... Most studies used to estimate the NPP requirement had a calcium (Ca) concentration of the feed in the range of 35 to 40 g/kg of feed. Of note, Ca concentrations higher than this range may cause an increased NPP...
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    What are your opinions on grains/seeds as layer feed instead of processed feed?

    And starved very often. As did the people. We can trade historical documentation and/or stories of the farms we each grew up on if you like but maybe on a different thread since this OP asked for comparison of two complete feeds.
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    What are your opinions on grains/seeds as layer feed instead of processed feed?

    My opinion is pellets/crumbles are the best choice for the vast majority of people who keep chickens even if they want to spend extra money or time on their chickens. The henhouse reserve is a reasonable choice, too. I don't think it is better than pellets/crumbles even if each chicken ate the...
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    What are your frugal and sustainable tips and tricks?

    Basically, put peanuts in a food processor and that's it? Does it matter if the skins go in it? Would an immersion blender work? I've been thinking about whether it worth getting a food processor but I already have an immersion blender. I rarely use it. Hm, maybe it shouldn't be used without...
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    What are your frugal and sustainable tips and tricks?

    Maybe. It probably depends on how it is used. If you do something like once a month cooking so everything gets used within a month, it probably is. If you do something like freeze a year's worth of something as it comes in season, it probably isn't. The vacuum bags are reusable too. Mostly...
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    What are your frugal and sustainable tips and tricks?

    It would not be for canning. The processing time in a pressure canner or water bath is essential for more reasons than the vacuum seal it creates. The jar sealer is for pulling air and moisture out of the jar so ingredients already too dry for microbes to grow will not oxidize as fast. Then...
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    What are your frugal and sustainable tips and tricks?

    Vacuum sealers are great! The only downside is the plastic bags, either as bags or as rolls, are very expensive. I think that is why they get donated. Or maybe not because about half the time I see them being sold second hand, they come with some bags or rolls. Maybe there are two downsides -...
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    What to do about gaps in coop

    Unfortunately, rats will chew through wood quite easily. Since they know (or think they know) there is food there, you may want to use more hardware cloth. Also clear any brush, tall grass, or piles of things near the coop - this won't stop them if they are hungry enough but it helps a lot.
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    Lots of questions from a new member!

    My friend has one that works well in our much colder climate. He uses an aquarium pump to pump the water through the piping. As long as the water in the reservoir stays warm enough, it works. He uses vertical nipples, though. I can't remember if it is vertical nipples or horizontal nipples that...
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    Converting a horse stall to a chicken coop

    Awesome!! 😯 Yes, it matters. Laying it outside works because they try to dig along the fence and can't get started so try another place but also along the fence. They don't try a couple of feet back from the fence. If you put it inside, they have not just the start, but nearly all the way...
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    Louisville Ky Neighbor - neighbor with cat food issue

    I sympathize with your dilemma and with the stress of the neighbor. At this point, I don't think it would matter if she didn't have the cat food out all the time. They consider it part of their range; they will keep trying. It may have been the cat food that attracted them in the first place...
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    What to do about gaps in coop

    1x4s, or maybe even 1x3s, cost less than 2x4s
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    What to do about gaps in coop

    Pool noodles Edit, I forgot about the chickens eating them. The gaps I used them on were too high for my chicks to reach.
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    What are your frugal and sustainable tips and tricks?

    Fyi, 11,000 or so smoke detectors sold Feb 2024 through Dec 2025 are being recalled. Ny post wrote about it this week.
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    What are your frugal and sustainable tips and tricks?

    Do you mean hardwired with battery back up vs only battery? Or something else?
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