4th Annual BYC NYD Hatch-a-long

[delisha]

Pm me if you have any more questions

I think the poor people who are running this contest have been run ragged.

 

[SilkieSensation]

If you are using just mash, and no grains I dont see why you have to use two buckets. I use one for the chicks. They don't get grains

Wouldn't it work to just strain it even with grains added

I use a mix of layer mash, layer crumbles, cracked corn, beef chop (grain & molasses mix) & oyster shell. I would assume you probably don't add the oyster shell into the fermentation vat but is there anything else that shouldn't go in.

 

[gabrielle1976]

Sally make sure you do stick up for your self about what you won. I know they have so much work today and its all kinda convaluted but its been almost 2 weeks since new years and some of them I think were befor new years , so you have every right to Know exactly what you have won and when you might be getting it. . Even though I teased you about winning so much I am super happy for you and very excited about your winnings I cant wait to hear about all you won and all that . And to hear about how excited your daughter is with all the new eggs and things.

 

[gabrielle1976]

Ok I feed a mix of Flock raiser and layer crumbles to my laying birds and just strait flock raiser to my young birds. And hopefully soon some spent grains. Can that just be fermented .

 

[delisha]

Quote: The best place to ask that question probably would be the FF thread. I agree with what you are saying. You can use the one bucket system if that is your preference. You have to use what works for you. The two bucket system allows all the good cultures to grow in a back slop. It stays in the bottom bucket and keeps working. Some of it leaches into the top bucket and ferments the feed when the top bucket is inserted. You still get FF with a one bucket system, just a different type of FF.

I would not add raw meats or like you stated the shells. The raw meats are best served raw and not fermented.

 

[delisha]

Ok I feed a mix of Flock raiser and layer crumbles to my laying birds and just strait flock raiser to my young birds. And hopefully soon some spent grains. Can that just be fermented .

It sure can, and keeping it simple is best.

 

[ronott1]

Quote: The best place to ask that question probably would be the FF thread. I agree with what you are saying. You can use the one bucket system if that is your preference. You have to use what works for you. The two bucket system allows all the good cultures to grow in a back slop. It stays in the bottom bucket and keeps working. Some of it leaches into the top bucket and ferments the feed when the top bucket is inserted. You still get FF with a one bucket system, just a different type of FF.

I would not add raw meats or like you stated the shells. The raw meats are best served raw and not fermented.

Sorry if they have already said this on the FF thread, but one of the reasons you would see the chickens do better with this is fermenting the soy. Until it is fermented, Soy is a poison.

 

[NotAFarm]

In my Fermented Feed, I use:

1. scratch grains,
2. Purina Flock Raiser crumbles or Layena pellets (depending on the age of the flock)
3. black oil sunflower seeds with the shell on
4. safflower seed without the shel
5. and sometimes others things (end of the oatmeal, heels of dry bread, veggie scraps, etc)

I started with Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar "with the Mother", about two tablespoons full, in 1 and 1/2 gallons of water straight from the outside hydrant in a three gallon bucket.
I added a large scoop of scratch, one third of a scoop of crumbles (or pellets), quarter of a scoop of black oil sunflower seeds, small handful of safflower seeds. I "swirl" the bucket around, cover with a piece of cardboard large enough to cover the whole top of the bucket.
I kept it in the barn during the fall but it now resides on the laundry room floor.
To feed, I have a plastic colander that put over a second bucket (mine is a horse water bucket that has one flat side intended to hang against a wall). I pour the mix into the colander which holds the grains, seeds and "swollen" crumbles/pellets. It drains while I open the coop doors and check waterers. I then put the mix into various bowls/dishes/troughs around the coop and yard so that everyone gets a fair chance to eat. I use a smaller plastic scoop to serve it up.
I take the liquid left from draining and put it back it the bucket and add water to get it back to 1 and 1/2 gallons and add the grains, seeds and feed. No need to add more ACV.
Great stuff! Finished my Freedom Rangers on it and now my flock all gets it.
I can post pics tomorrow of the buckets and colander if interested but right now it is my bedtime.......

 

[delisha]

Ron,
Not everyone uses soy in feeds
Do you think that is the reason people ferment feeds?

 

[tazcat70]

I say 876 hatched.