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  1. jeffnolan

    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    Science? Plant seeds, some of which were hghlighted in the post I reacted to, and tree nuts (brazil nuts in particular) are pretty high in it. Soybeans are also good sources. Beyond that, vegetables and fruits are poor sources of methionine. Spinach and beet greens are an exception but still...
  2. jeffnolan

    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    I applaud your choice and love the meta-narrative of a vegan raising chickens, but chickens are omnivores. As a vegan, I’m sure you are aware of the importance of the amino acid Methionine. Without it, the birds (like humans) will suffer and they will turn on each other. This amino acid is not...
  3. jeffnolan

    Topic of the Week - "Off-grid" Feeding - Homemade feeds, etc.

    Yes, chickens will eat anything but they require a source of protein. I don’t have a problem with feed availability in my area, but I do feed my chickens a steady source of vegetables, dairy products (cheese), carbs, starches, and left over meat. They will eat everything from old deli meat to...
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