Brewers Grain

[Sherol]

Was cruising through Craigs list and see ad for brewers grains. Can this be fed to chickens? Would assume if it could it would be more of a treat?? My chicks arrive in Aug this year so have been building a coop and reading a lot here to be ready. Will have 15 birds and they sell it in 55 gal drums. Not sure how long this would last that many birds either.

 

[simones1chicks]

Yes you can can't believe anyone hasn't answered I actually got some a week ago from a guy on a chicken group in my town. but You have to freeze it since it dosnt last long, you just have to make sure to serve in a moderation it will last a long time if you give them probably 5 cups a day or less depending on what they eat as a regular diet.

 

[bcostley]

Is this spent grain from brewing? If so, it would probably be wet and would start to rot soon. I often give our chickens some spent grain when I brew and they like it. Though the grain is called spent for a reason. The starch has been converted to sugar and rinsed away. All that is left is the husk and a bit of sugar and I don't think you want to give much to them or very often.

 

[RonP]

Agreed.

The nutritional value will not support the minimum requirements your birds need to maintain good health.

Fine for a treat, but don't let it upset their dietary needs.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Agreed.

The nutritional value will not support the minimum requirements your birds need to maintain good health.

Fine for a treat, but don't let it upset their dietary needs.

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