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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    The ones we have are Red Shouldered hawks. I believe they are smaller than the red tailed hawks. The neighbors have chickens and they don't seem overly interested; however the neighbors also keep them penned.
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    It's sad what gets lost due to what modern people think is better. Like modern farming, only the vegetables with the best shelf life make it to the store. No regard to nutrition and flavor. Good to know about fermentation; I have seen plenty of stuff on how much you can save that way.
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    The main reason I want chickens are for eggs. Like everyone else these days, with the ridiculous egg prices. Also, they look quite a bit smaller, and there are hawks around, Red shouldered I believe. As far as I know they don't get big chickens, but I don't know about little ones. Still, I will...
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    I don't have materials for grazing boxes. I have heard of them though I discounted the idea as I thought it wouldn't add a lot of food unless I made a bunch of them. However I will look into it a bit more now.
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    I would've expected better feed savings, but that is helpful to know what to expect. Plus your setup would most likely be more optimal than mine. Are you able to save appreciable amounts on feed using other methods in addition to free ranging? I have thought about Egyptian Fayoumi, Rhode Island...
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    Thank you for taking the time to comment. I understand that the chances of being able to completely feed chickens without store bought feed are very low. I do have a year round growing season but the soil is sand. I would ask your opinion on how much free ranging could be done for 6 or 7...
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    I love your reply! Thank you for some ideas that I can use for calculations. Will chickens go searching for food if they have feed already available? And also, how do I take into account free ranging?
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    Your comment makes sense, however I have heard reports of more experienced chicken keepers having this problem and also people who have mixed age chickens. It does seem that more people don't have the problem vs do have it. It would be so easy for the corporations to change things (if not now...
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    I was truly hoping but honestly I wondered if it would take too much room. Perhaps the best I can do is supplement.
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    Hmmm... I was hoping to grow something. I wouldn't care so much except I heard tractor supply's chicken feed not having the right nutrients. How much can you really trust these companies anyway. Even if I did cook the beans, would they be able to eat them on an everyday basis?
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    How come? Not enough room? On a side note, does this apply to chickens also?
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    I should've mentioned there is some room to free range, though I have no idea how long that would last. I would think free ranging and some legumes would work?
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    DIY Duck Feed vs DIY Chicken Feed

    Is it easier to grow your own duck feed or grow your own chicken feed? I don't have a ton of land to work with but not super small. I am trying to decide whether I want ducks or chickens, I don't have either. I live in a subtropical climate. Thanks!
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