Attempt at cutting Feed Costs

[Junkmanme]

What do you think?

This month I am trying something a little different for my "Layer Feed". (to cut costs) I bought 50 lbs of 22% Layer Crumbles (Game Bird Feed, I expect) and 50 lbs of "Rolled Milo" (9% protein). I have mixed the two at approx 50-50 (a little heavier on the 22%). This should yield me a "Layer Feed" of approx 16% Protein (assuming the Hens eat the feed proportionately) It should also provide all the nutrients that they need. .....Any comments on this idea?

-Junkmanme-

 

[RendonRoo]

Seems like it would be about the same. I would be sure to offer oyster shell on the side for calcium.

 

[Junkmanme]

Hello there RendonRoo !

Yore kinda a "neighbor" so-to-speak, bein' just over there in Eastern New Mexico (Texas). I've got some 1st cousins in that "cowtown".

I think I probly should add some oyster shell, but there ain't many "unpetrified" oysters here on the high desert mesas. The 22% layer crumbles has a good bunch of calcium in it.

Perhaps, IF I just save the egg-shells and put 'em in my coffee grinder occasionally and add that to the feed mix?

THANKS for the reply, TEX!

-Junkmanme-

 

[saddina]

The cheap calcium pills for women are also made from oyster shells, you could go that route, use a pill grinder and spare your coffee.

http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2778282&cp=2167069.2108499.2671057
With thier buy 2 discount you'd get 240 for about $6.

 

[Junkmanme]

There hain't no wimmen here at "Dottie's Farm" no more. I think I'll use the egg-shells. (Been doin' that anyhoo)

I shore don't use my top-quality Southern 'Merican COFFEE !!!

THANKS for the tip, though. The egg-shells are easier for me to come by than "riflin' through" some wimmens' purses!

Ha-Ha!

-Junkmanme-