Additions to layer feed

[FrostRanger]

I don’t think of these as treats but as supplemental protein if you’re stuck with a bag of 16% for now.

Some people give tuna or sardines. I give frozen chunks of ground beef 2-3 times a week. I break up a pound and freeze chunks in a silicon ice cube tray, then store them in a ziplock freezer bag. One slightly thawed chunk (ice cube size) per pullet. The girls go wild for them, and I’ve never known one to last more than 4 minutes, so ants are definitely not a problem.

Keep in mind that mealworms and the like have a lot of fat so they can throw other things out of balance if you feed too much of them

 

[Mother of Chaos]

That’s a great idea, and something not super costly. Silly question, is the beef raw or cooked before you freeze it? And so you get a lean one or a one with a little extra fat?

I aim toward the leaner, but frankly, I shop the sales.