BYC members in Massachusetts?

[chicnfarmer]

I assume that you are in or near the I-91 corridor? I'm south of there and finding that in general, community feed stores are cheaper than Tractor Supply stores (by less than a dollar though) and I've been getting 50 lbs of layer pellets for about $11-$12. I inquired about organic feed and it is about double the price of non-organic feed. Round out their diet by providing table scraps and availability to free range and that is the cheapest way to feed my flock that I have found. I'm feeding either Purina Layena or Blue Seal Layer pellets

 

[Toi-toi]

I have a question...
I want to buy food grade DE.
Do you buy at local??
I found regular DE but not food grade. I checked online but I'd love to buy local shop if I can...

 

[chicnfarmer]

not sure where you are in central MA, but both Easthampton Feed and Westfield Feed have it. http://www.easthamptonfeed.com/
good, knowledgeable people at both stores.

 

[Toi-toi]

Thanks chicnfarmer.
I'm in West Boylston so Westfield and Easthampton is pretty far away.
I called local agway but they don't carry it...

 

[chicnfarmer]

no problem, have you tried any of these other places?; I would imagine one of them would have it.

 

[Toi-toi]

Cool, thanks!!
I called Lancaster store and they said they carry it.
Going to pick up this weekend

 

[Sc00ter4900]

Hi
I just use lime because its cheaper. Does any one else use lime? Our grain place just started to suply the earth stuff but its a lot of money. Thanks Scotty

 

[davekrista]

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I'm from Uxbridge, MA, and I'm also new to chickens.... Zeus - my inlaws live in Plainville. Not far from the wrentham outlet mall. Nice to meet you.

 

[hen-at-home]

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Hmmm, lime? Is that safe to use? I hope someone answers because now I'm curious. That DE is expensive!!!

 

[Sc00ter4900]

I asked at the grain place and they use it for there birds horses and goats. I go to Ventura grain in Taunton or maybe Raynham . Not sure wich town.Its under $10 for a 50 pound bag. Im sure there is different types or lime but ask them wich kind to use. Hope this helps.

Scotty