California - Northern

[ronott1]

My flock doesn't seem to be all that interested in the BOSS I offer. I find I do best if I mix it in their food but if I toss it out- they ignore it. Anyone elses chickens do this? I feel so out of the loop!

Have a missed any cool new chicken food/feeding trends, bedding, chicken care or anything while I've been 'away'?

Fermented feed is the rage. I am too lazy to ferment it feed. I gave up after several weeks.

There was news of Bar Ale coming out with a GMO Natural non soy non corn feed. I have not heard more about it though.

 

[OR4-hmom]

I mix BOSS, cracked corn and Super Scratch for mine, they eat the boss last. The wheat is the first to go.

 

[zooweemama]

Fermented feed is the rage. I am too lazy to ferment it feed. I gave up after several weeks.

There was news of Bar Ale coming out with a GMO Natural non soy non corn feed. I have not heard more about it though.

I've been wanting to try this so badly. But I don't know if I have stamina and pluckiness to see it through. lol

 

[ronott1]

I mix BOSS, cracked corn and Super Scratch for mine, they eat the boss last. The wheat is the first to go.

I give mine a mixture of Boss, Kamut scratch and Kirkland cat food in the evenings. They eat it all!

 

[zooweemama]

I mix BOSS, cracked corn and Super Scratch for mine, they eat the boss last. The wheat is the first to go.

Oh good! I am so glad it's not just my chickens. I was like come on girls- this is expensive and extra. Eat it and like it! LOL

 

[zooweemama]

I give mine a mixture of Boss, Kamut scratch and Kirkland cat food in the evenings. They eat it all!

Is the cat food for extra protein? I found a good quality act food at Tractor Supply that is grain free. I don't shop Costco anymore.

 

[ronott1]

Is the cat food for extra protein? I found a good quality act food at Tractor Supply that is grain free. I don't shop Costco anymore.

Yes, for animal protein. It has Salmon and fish meal in it. I do not give them too much because I am worried about the salt content. The size is small so even the littler breeds can eat it without too much trouble.

 

[zooweemama]

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Gotcha! Thanks Ron!

 

[zooweemama]

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hehe How fun to read how many you have now! You started with a handful. Hooray for chicken math! Sounds like you have a bevvy of broodies and babies! FUN!

 

[lllory]

Hi! Is anyone looking for a blue ameraucana cockerel? I am a backyard keeper, and I cannot have a roo. He is from good lines. I can contact the breeder I got the egg from and give you specifics if you are interested. I need to have him rehomed by Saturday.
Thanks!