DecemberSpices
In the Brooder
- Aug 28, 2023
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I have about 20 hens that just free range and they get scraps. I don't give them pellets or crumbles unless it's winter time. They have always been very healthy since they have 2 acres to roam and lots of bugs and plants around to eat, however I got 12 silkies and I want to avoid buying pellets or crumbles but they don't forge as well as my other chickens and I have to put them in a different area since my other chickens bully them.
Question: Is there a way to supplement their food with plants, bugs and fish instead of having to buy pellets or crumbles?
I have the room and space to grow a garden and I have looked into breeding meal worms, and fish for them as well. I just don't know how to go about it.
I love my chickens and I'm giving my silkies feed right now but I'd also just like to look into all my options.
(the picture is of my Easter egger and one of my silkies)
Question: Is there a way to supplement their food with plants, bugs and fish instead of having to buy pellets or crumbles?
I have the room and space to grow a garden and I have looked into breeding meal worms, and fish for them as well. I just don't know how to go about it.
I love my chickens and I'm giving my silkies feed right now but I'd also just like to look into all my options.
(the picture is of my Easter egger and one of my silkies)
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