Crack corn with layer feed

[Easter eggers]

Hi trying to save money so I was wondering if I could mix layer food with crack corn and give it to my layers would this work and they have grit?

 

[roxyblue]

I know quite a few people that do this. Just be sure that your chickens are getting the nutrition they need. Free ranging, and feeding food scraps are also ideas. I would say to keep the amount of corn-to-layer ratio to about 1-4 at the most. Also if you free range your flock you may not need to add grit.
hope this helps!
-Roxy

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

You might want to look into Flock Raiser instead of layer as it has 20% protein instead of 16%. The corn only has 7-9% usually. This will boost the hens' protein a bit- if you are cutting it with corn.

You will NEED to give oyster shell on the side for your layers if you feed Flock Raiser.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Your local prices will determine whether this will save you money. For sure, it will be slightly lower in total protein and nutrition. Corn @ 8% protein is going to dilute the protein of your 16% layer or 20% high pro flock type feed. Here? Cracked corn is $19 a hundred, so it saves me absolutely zip to include it. Nothing.

The only way I can save money is stock up when I am over at a local feed mill. No, it's not next door, but when life takes me that direction, I make a point to stop in and stock up.
Local mill 17% protein layer. $19.50 a 100. No way I can mess around trying to mix and match my own blends and still provide the nutrition.

 

[OkChickens]

Fred I wish My mill would sell Bulk Chicken feed. The cheapest I can get it is 11.15 for 50 lbs. I would have to buy 40 50lbs bags to save .30 a bag. that would be 10.85 a bag. for 200lbs. If i bought 40 bags I would save $12. The barrel I would have to put it in would be $8. Everything but chicken feed can be sold in bulk. I am trying to find another mill around here that sells In Bulk.

I also do not mix anything. I feed a veggie now and then and some Mealworms every few days.

Nate