Bulk Chicken (and pig if possible) feed

[Chris09]

the first link you gave me is awesome but is it expressed in pounds or in percentages?? that is so unclear. I am trying to create a 300 lb barrel so how much of what do I need???

sue

Feed is always in lbs.

 

[Chris09]

Here is a link on understanding poultry feed..
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/~chibale/an12poultryfeeding.pdf

Chris

 

[suedagardener]

you guys all do this complicated stuff. I'm looking for something like the following:

for a 50 lb bag you need the following:
corn 10%
barley 10%

I can figure out if I need 10% I need 5lbs...but all these complex stuff..you guys all live in the city which means I live a simple life. I can do math...but this should be simple!!!

 

[colburg]

the first link you gave me is awesome but is it expressed in pounds or in percentages?? that is so unclear. I am trying to create a 300 lb barrel so how much of what do I need???

sue

It has to be in pounds. If you add up the numbers in various mixtures, they don't equal 100. Though some do, but the ratio is all that matters so it doesn't even matter if it's % or #. If you'll reply with a mix from that website, I can send you back the formula and results to get 300 #'s.

 

[colburg]

Here is a better list of Feedstuff..
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/livestk/01615.html

Chris

That's a much better list. Favorites updated. Thanks.

 

[Chris09]

you guys all do this complicated stuff. I'm looking for something like the following:

for a 50 lb bag you need the following:
corn 10%
barley 10%

I can figure out if I need 10% I need 5lbs...but all these complex stuff..you guys all live in the city which means I live a simple life. I can do math...but this should be simple!!!

What is it your trying to do?
Are you wanting a feed mix that only has "10%" each of corn and barley? If so what protein amount are you shooting for?



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Chris