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  1. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    I really try not to get involved with arguments about this kind of stuff....because it it is rare that I see an actual adult, thoughtful discussion about it....usually it devolves quickly into hyperbole and hysteria... You want to starve all of the poor people... You want to cause everyone to...
  2. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    ok...I know this topic has meandered around...I hope that is cool...because they are mostly interesting and useful meanders...We had talked a while back about using dog/cat/rabbit food and some of us expressed concerns about it... I get periodic updates on pet food recalls...I got this one. I...
  3. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    I just saw this ad on CL...does this sound good? Any thoughts? Chicken Feed made with non-recyled antique farm equipment - $55 (Amity) Date: 2011-12-16, 8:19AM PST Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?] The current batch is oats, vetch, wheat, barley with...
  4. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    I already deleted my comment. It was just that a comment....I thought that DISCUSSIONS about this topic were not allowed. I didn't realize that mentioning in passing would be a problem. I apologize my comment offended anyone, but can someone just delete this whole part of the thread? I...
  5. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    Quote: Fermented oats/ grain is a great way to feed whole grains. When I ferment grain I just add a few cans of oats (or grain) in a bucket and add *apple juice* to cover the oats about a inch or so and topping off with apple juice as needed. After 3 or 4 days it should be "ripe" then I drain...
  6. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    Quote: The grain mix/scratch that I use is Crude Protein, not less than 17.00% Crude Fat, not less than 2.00% Crude Fiber, not more than 6.00% Moisture, not more than 12.00% Canadian Peas, Popcorn, Maple Peas, Milo, Wheat, Oat Groats, Red Proso Millet. The base for the mash I use...
  7. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    Taking a slight, temporary detour.... I was shopping for a toothbrush a month or so ago and was checking the labels. I wasn't delusional enough to believe that I would really find one made in the U.S. (But a girls gotta have dreams, right?) I am willing to pay more for a toothbrush that says...
  8. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    Unfortunately, it is difficult to find ANYTHING that doesn't have parts made in China.
  9. cottagechick

    Scratch Grain- Why it's useful in flock management and nutrition

    I have wondered about wild bird feed, and pet food and fish food products. I realize that these are deemed "safe" for the birds, but since pet food isn't as stringently regulated as people food is there a potential that harmful additives chemicals could make its way into eggs, ect?
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