Alternative to fish meal?

[petitbleu88]

Of course I'd consider fish meal better than soy, but you did ask for an alternative to fish meal.

No worries. I appreciate the reply, and if I have to, I will probably use soy meal. I just didn't realize that fish meal would be so hard to source.

 

[WI FarmChick]

Since I'm already using split peas in my feed, I'm wondering if using another bean would be appropriate. I would also prefer to do without soybeans in any form if possible. My dilemma is mostly that I can't seem to find food-grade fish meal. If anyone knows of a good source (I live in a very rural area, so I prefer to do most of my shopping online if possible), that would also be very helpful.

Sure. Just find some other legumes to take its place. Below is a recipe without soybeans. Take a look and see what you would like to change and then recalculate your protein percentages to the age/needs of your chickens. here is the link to the site. http://www.greenerpasturesfarm.com/chickenfeedrecipe.html

I am not sure but I don't think you will find food grade fish meal.
Food grade I believe means that it would be ok for human consumption. I don't think fish meal is available for human consumption only for animal.

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[petitbleu88]

Thanks! Another great suggestion. Since I have so few chickens I could probably just buy most of the ingredients by the pound at my local food coop.
As for the "food-grade" fish meal, I just meant fish meal that is safe for consumption by animals. I've found a lot of agricultural fish meal, but nothing for animals so far. As for me, I don't think I'll be eating fish meal anytime soon

 

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