20lbs Of Organic Starter Feed Crumbles For Free

[Wynter Willow]

Hey Chicken and Duck Lovers

I accidentally bought the crumbles instead of my regular mash. I have small bantam chicks that prefer the mash only. This is a darn good organic chicken feed. If you are not familiar with Scratch & Peck Brand, take a look online to decide if it’s right for you and your chicks or ducks.

I used maybe 5 pounds, from the 25 Pound Bag. It would be a shame to go to waste. The bag retails on Amazon for $49.99 — Amazing Deal. I am also interested in trade. Plant starts, or plants, garden grown fruit or vegetables. If not, no worries… i do not want this feed to go to waste. Just happy for the feed to go to making some happy chicks.

The feed states it’s good for 0-8 weeks. Organic, corn and soy free. 20.5 % Protein

I live in Eugene Oregon. Message me if you are interested .

 

[cavemanrich]

I have small bantam chicks that prefer the mash only.

It is generous of you to offer this.
Just a heads up on the feed. Your Banties will eat this with no problem,, if it is the only thing available.

As a comparison. If you offered your small children a bowl of oatmeal, and besides, a bowl of ice-cream. Which do you think they would go for??


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Wynter Willow]

It is generous of you to offer this.
Just a heads up on the feed. Your Banties will eat this with no problem,, if it is the only thing available.

As a comparison. If you offered your small children a bowl of oatmeal, and besides, a bowl of ice-cream. Which do you think they would go for??


WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

Thanks for the welcome Rich! They had both available and preferred the mash or they would have definitely been eating those crumbles. They still have a little mash left as well. They are 8 weeks on Sunday so moving onto grower mash. Sooo… 20 lbs of crumbles are up for grabs. I sure would love for it to go to someone who needs it.

 

[cavemanrich]

They are 8 weeks on Sunday so moving onto grower mash

Just a note to add. Chickens could live on starter feed all their life. Only thing you would adjust is the calcium amount. Once they start to lay eggs.
2 ways to do that.
Switch to Layer feed, or offer cracked oyster shells, free-choice.
Also offer your egg shells from your cooking back to your flock.
I do both. because I have bantams, that are not all laying. Therefore I offer them Alflock, feed.
My Alflock feed is at 2% calcium. That is good for all chickens, and roosters for regular dietary needs.
Layer feed is at 4% calcium. More ideal for layers. Not ideal for non layers, and roosters. The extra calcium, can eventually harm the non laying hens, and roosters,,, their livers and kidneys.
This is of course for long living chickens.
All my chickens live long lives, into geriatric years. All are pets as well.

 

[Wynter Willow]

Just a note to add. Chickens could live on starter feed all their life. Only thing you would adjust is the calcium amount. Once they start to lay eggs.
2 ways to do that.
Switch to Layer feed, or offer cracked oyster shells, free-choice.
Also offer your egg shells from your cooking back to your flock.
I do both. because I have bantams, that are not all laying. Therefore I offer them Alflock, feed.
My Alflock feed is at 2% calcium. That is good for all chickens, and roosters for regular dietary needs.
Layer feed is at 4% calcium. More ideal for layers. Not ideal for non layers, and roosters. The extra calcium, can eventually harm the non laying hens, and roosters,,, their livers and kidneys.
This is of course for long living chickens.
All my chickens live long lives, into geriatric years. All are pets as well.

This is exactly what I was wondering, as the difference in the two, starter and grower is the protein amount. Starter-20.5% vs Grower 17%— perhaps this is just a way for companies to make more $$$? Also, I would think maybe a bit more protein could serve outdoors birds in the colder weather? Again, this is speculation as I am completely new with chickens.

Just a note to add. Chickens could live on starter feed all their life. Only thing you would adjust is the calcium amount. Once they start to lay eggs.
2 ways to do that.
Switch to Layer feed, or offer cracked oyster shells, free-choice.
Also offer your egg shells from your cooking back to your flock.
I do both. because I have bantams, that are not all laying. Therefore I offer them Alflock, feed.
My Alflock feed is at 2% calcium. That is good for all chickens, and roosters for regular dietary needs.
Layer feed is at 4% calcium. More ideal for layers. Not ideal for non layers, and roosters. The extra calcium, can eventually harm the non laying hens, and roosters,,, their livers and kidneys.
This is of course for long living chickens.
All my chickens live long lives, into geriatric years. All are pets as well.

Thats excellent to know. The difference is with the Sctatch & Peck Brand is starter 20.5% protein vs grower 17%— is that protein ratio of much importance? I give the girls a small amount of black fly larvae as well. With this thought, I could mix the two starter & grower to make it stretch. I do not want to overdo the protein- if thats possible. Their Layer has a 16% protein. I could technically stretch the feed by adding oyster shells when the girls lay. If there was any left. Not likely but, for knowing sake. I am new to chickens and am happy to research and learn all I can. Also when feeding “layer feed” I am seeing people also adding oyster shells… is this too much calcium? You’re awesome Rich!! Thanks for the wisdom. I appreciate you. What kind of bantams do you have?

 

[FrostRanger]

This is exactly what I was wondering, as the difference in the two, starter and grower is the protein amount. Starter-20.5% vs Grower 17%— perhaps this is just a way for companies to make more $$$? Also, I would think maybe a bit more protein could serve outdoors birds in the colder weather? Again, this is speculation as I am completely new with chickens.

Thats excellent to know. The difference is with the Sctatch & Peck Brand is starter 20.5% protein vs grower 17%— is that protein ratio of much importance? I give the girls a small amount of black fly larvae as well. With this thought, I could mix the two starter & grower to make it stretch. I do not want to overdo the protein- if thats possible. Their Layer has a 16% protein. I could technically stretch the feed by adding oyster shells when the girls lay. If there was any left. Not likely but, for knowing sake. I am new to chickens and am happy to research and learn all I can. Also when feeding “layer feed” I am seeing people also adding oyster shells… is this too much calcium? You’re awesome Rich!! Thanks for the wisdom. I appreciate you. What kind of bantams do you have?

20% is nowhere near too much protein, it's not until you get to around 30% that you have to start worrying. I also feed a 20% all flock type feed to my hens and they do well on it. My flock is all hens but I prefer not to feed layer as it usually has less protein and I would have to switch the feed around whenever someone takea a break or something (like they are now as it has been insanely hot the last 2 months although thankfully it's cooled down this week). It keeps things simple. I would not mix the oyster shell with the feed, just offer it free choice on the side so they can get some as they need it

 

[FrostRanger]

Also chickens aren't fans of change, you can absolutely switch feeds around but they're going to be skeptical for a few days and will almost certainly prefer their old feed just because it's familiar, best way to switch them over is to mix the old and new feeds together so that they'll get curious about the new feed and eventually try it and see that it's good

 

[Wynter Willow]

20% is nowhere near too much protein, it's not until you get to around 30% that you have to start worrying. I also feed a 20% all flock type feed to my hens and they do well on it. My flock is all hens but I prefer not to feed layer as it usually has less protein and I would have to switch the feed around whenever someone takea a break or something (like they are now as it has been insanely hot the last 2 months although thankfully it's cooled down this week). It keeps things simple. I would not mix the oyster shell with the feed, just offer it free choice on the side so they can get some as they need it

Thank you FrostRanger. This is a great help. I will just mix the two starter and grower feed together and continue forward. Simple is good. They are 8 weeks on Sunday, so not close to laying yet. That’s another can of worms for me to open and explore. Have a great day. Thanks again. Everyone here has been so helpful and responsive. You are all appreciated.

 

[Wynter Willow]

Also chickens aren't fans of change, you can absolutely switch feeds around but they're going to be skeptical for a few days and will almost certainly prefer their old feed just because it's familiar, best way to switch them over is to mix the old and new feeds together so that they'll get curious about the new feed and eventually try it and see that it's go

Also chickens aren't fans of change, you can absolutely switch feeds around but they're going to be skeptical for a few days and will almost certainly prefer their old feed just because it's familiar, best way to switch them over is to mix the old and new feeds together so that they'll get curious about the new feed and eventually try it and see that it's good

Yes, when I introduced the crumbles they appeared to be too large. After a week of growing they are enjoying the combination mixed with the mash. I will hold onto this huge bag and do the mix. Hell! This definitely helps the cost! Cheers!