Chickens : Mixed Food

[farmerbrowne]

For me I was thinking the following, btw I use whole bags as I don't have a scale
1 corn
2 oat
1 wheat
1 BOSS
1 dairy ration

 

[farmerbrowne]

For me I was thinking the following, btw I use whole bags as I don't have a scale
1 corn
2 oat
1 wheat
1 BOSS
1 dairy ration

I also go to the local bulk store and get
5 pounds flax
3 pounds bran

 

[farmerbrowne]

Hi Lazy gardener
Respect your opinion
This has been a study of the different types of seeds individually,
seeing its benefits and content.

For example ;
Corn:
Imparts a favorable color to yolks and skin.
Contains abundant minerals like: Phosphorous, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Cooper, ect, ect ....
Is rich in vitamin B and E

Flax Seeds:
They are also a good source of magnesium, manganese, ect, ect
A natural source of Fiber and Omega-3

Sunflower Seeds:
They are plentiful in vitamin E and minerals such as Selenium and Magnesium
hearty source of protein,
Rich in B-complex.

You, can see the remaining seeds, their benefits and content.

I put those 3 examples of seeds.

All my chickens are very healthy

Previously my whole life was to raise birds.

To that mixture, I always try to add a little bit of Calci -Lux

also in separate dishes, I put Grit and Egg Shells (bake the shells first).

Around 2 - 3 times a week, I give you:
Chickweed, Dandellions, Marigolds, Pumkins, Basil, Parsley, ect, ect
and I try to give them a little bit of Dried Mealworms and Cracked Corn

My question is only:

To the mixture of seeds previously,

How much Kelp can I put ???

Thanks --George

Could you please send me the study?? It sounds very interesting to me!!!. thanks

 

[JValera]

For me I was thinking the following, btw I use whole bags as I don't have a scale
1 corn
2 oat
1 wheat
1 BOSS
1 dairy ration

 

[JValera]

Hi farmerbrowne

The scale is ... 5 in 1
For example :
You can use ; Scoop , cup , or pounds
For example:
5 in 1
30 lbs whole oats..... are 6 scoops
20 lbs Cracked Corn..... are... 4 Scoops
20 lbs Black Oil Sunflower... are 4 Scoops
15 lbs Red Millet ............ are 3 scoops
5 lbs Flax Seeds........ are 1 scoop

What are : BOSS , and Dairy ration ???

Best regards --George

 

[rjohns39]

Here's a rough cut at what your feed would look like. You will definitely need to add a vitamin pack. Protein is low, fat is high. My nutritionist recommends Quantity of Oats and Barley combined to not exceed 15% (not sure why).

Nutrient Name: Amount Units
Crude Protein 12.4% %
Crude Fat 11.0% %
Crude Fiber 9.9% %
Calcium 0.11% %
Phosphorus 0.41% %
Salt added 0.02% %
Sodium 0.05% % per KG
Energy 1,279 Kcal/LB 2814.3
Vitamin A 174 IU/LB 383.72
Vitamin D 0 IU/LB 0
Vitamin E 0 IU/LB 0
Choline 1576 IU/LB 3466.6
Biotin 24.8 MCG/LB 54.651
Manganese 71.2 ppm 156.61
Zinc 28.6 ppm 62.892
Copper 8.90 ppm 19.588
Selenium (added) 0.02 ppm 0.0473
Lysine 0.51% %
Methionine 0.24% %
Methionine/Cystine 0.43% %
Arginine 0.82% %

 

[rjohns39]

Here's what it would look like with 5 pounds of kelp. Just something for you to look at not that i'm recommending that quantity.

Nutrient Name: Amount Units
Crude Protein 12.0% %
Crude Fat 10.6% %
Crude Fiber 9.7% %
Calcium 0.22% %
Phosphorus 0.47% %
Salt added 0.30% %
Sodium 0.15% % per KG
Energy 1,264 Kcal/LB 2780.6
Vitamin A 165 IU/LB 362.64
Vitamin D 0 IU/LB 0
Vitamin E 0 IU/LB 0
Choline 1550 IU/LB 3409.1
Biotin 23.5 MCG/LB 51.648
Manganese 70.0 ppm 154.05
Zinc 27.0 ppm 59.436
Copper 8.41 ppm 18.511
Selenium (added) 0.02 ppm 0.0447
Lysine 0.50% %
Methionine 0.23% %
Methionine/Cystine 0.41% %
Arginine 0.78% %

 

[rjohns39]

Here's what the analysis of the SPN Layer looks like.

SPN Breeder Layer

Ingredient Name: Amount:

CORN 7.0% (GRD) 830

SOYBEANS ROASTED 550

BARLEY 9% (GRD) 300

FISH ML (MENHADEN) 100

LIMESTONE 37% Ca 100

POULTRY NB DL 70

OYSTER SHELLS 50

Formula Totals: 2,000

Nutrient: Units:

CRUDE PROTEIN 17.8 %

CRUDE FAT 7.6 %

CRUDE FIBER 3.9 %

CALCIUM 3.6 %

PHOSPHORUS 0.83 %

SALT (ADDED) 0.37 %

SODIUM 0.19 %

M.E. (PLTY) 1295 KCAL/LB

VITAMIN A 5.37 KIU/LB

VITAMIN D 1.87 KIU/LB

VIT. E (ADDED) 58.3 IU/LB

LYSINE 0.986 %

METHIONINE 0.430 %

METH + CYSTINE 0.585 %

MANGANESE 107.48 PPM

ZINC 82.3 PPM

IRON 75.4 PPM

COPPER 6.6 PPM

IODINE 4.4 PPM

SELENIUM 0.36 PPM

 

[farmerbrowne]

Here's what it would look like with 5 pounds of kelp. Just something for you to look at not that i'm recommending that quantity.

Nutrient Name: Amount Units
Crude Protein 12.0% %
Crude Fat 10.6% %
Crude Fiber 9.7% %
Calcium 0.22% %
Phosphorus 0.47% %
Salt added 0.30% %
Sodium 0.15% % per KG
Energy 1,264 Kcal/LB 2780.6
Vitamin A 165 IU/LB 362.64
Vitamin D 0 IU/LB 0
Vitamin E 0 IU/LB 0
Choline 1550 IU/LB 3409.1
Biotin 23.5 MCG/LB 51.648
Manganese 70.0 ppm 154.05
Zinc 27.0 ppm 59.436
Copper 8.41 ppm 18.511
Selenium (added) 0.02 ppm 0.0447
Lysine 0.50% %
Methionine 0.23% %
Methionine/Cystine 0.41% %
Arginine 0.78% %

I had took the protein content info from the local feed store who received it from the manufacturer.
Corn 9
Oat 12
Wheat 15
Dairy 16
Boss 26
Flax 37

 

[farmerbrowne]

Not lucky to have that around here