I'm just wanting to hear folks' experience with different feeds and wondering if anyone has done "taste tests" to determine which food their flock prefers ?
I know much of my problem is I'm a softy and I give them treats. But the actual chicken feed (I've tried a few different brands)...layer feed and such... it's always last on their list and they only eat it when they're real hungry.
In my experience , (I've never done any formal testing) the one that all chickens seem to like somewhat is any of the Purina chick feeds. It could be that they need to eat more of it though, which would mean there's not a whole lot of nutrients in there. But I'm thinking they actually did some taste-testing to determine which formulation the birds prefer. They've certainly got the scientists.
I'm looking for something that they actually "go to". Thanks!
I know much of my problem is I'm a softy and I give them treats. But the actual chicken feed (I've tried a few different brands)...layer feed and such... it's always last on their list and they only eat it when they're real hungry.
In my experience , (I've never done any formal testing) the one that all chickens seem to like somewhat is any of the Purina chick feeds. It could be that they need to eat more of it though, which would mean there's not a whole lot of nutrients in there. But I'm thinking they actually did some taste-testing to determine which formulation the birds prefer. They've certainly got the scientists.
I'm looking for something that they actually "go to". Thanks!