Cracked corn for broilers

[sassychickengirl]

Thanks for all the replies. I really am learning a lot through this group. I think I will stick with the broiler feed, some pasturing, and table scraps, with plenty of water as well of course. This will be a learning experience, but one I've been wanting to tackle for a while now

I love learning new things and this is a good one for my family to learn. Thanks a bunch

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Remember, Too much corn, HOT HENS!!!

 

[SteveH]

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I hope your meaties do great and you enjoy the experience . By the way , I've taken mine down from 24% [ in week one ] to 17% [ in week three ] , plus no artificial lights to lower feed consumption , inorder to slow their growth rate for future use as breeders ; they're still huge compared to the same age EE and straight Cornish . I don't know if the extra time and feed would translate to higher costs by process time , but suspect it would .

 

[Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay]

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IT DOES NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Too much corn results in fat hens!

In acutality, over feeding PROTEIN causes more excess body heat than corn does.

Jim

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

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Good for you! and welcome to BYC! I have raised many laying breeds and am working on developing y own meat/freedom ranger tye line but have never had CX's until this year - thought I should raise at least one batch to experience it . . . UGGGGGHHHH! Mine are healthy and growing on track, only lost a couple runts in the beginning due to pile ups, but man these guys are GROSS! and I can not believe how much they eat! and DRINK!!!! 20 four week olds go through 2.5 gallons of water a day . . .

 

[Olive Hill]

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OK once again corn does not raise body temp. We have gone over this a million times on this site. Scientific studies have been posted to prove it.

I don't always agree with scientific studies if my own experience says otherwise , so I should have added " IMO " ; and personally believe the added fat deposited by high carb/low protein diets has as much to do with heat intolerence or cold tolerence as the digesting of it . I can tell you that IMO its far more likely to founder an animal on corn as other grains ; and there is a reason working horses are fed more oats and less corn regardless of scientific findings . However I do thank you for posting another opinion .

Founder has nothing to do with body temperature. And the "scientific findings" on the nutritional needs of horses -- working and otherwise -- support the removal of corn from their diets for many reasons not having to do with body temperature. Corn is nutritionally void, high in sugars, and leads to hind gut acidosis. Which leads to a host of problems all their own. Anyone in the equine world with knowledge worth their weight in salt will be able to tell you that grains -- including corn -- are worthless in keeping horses warm, for that you feed additional HAY. You're certainly entitled to your own opinion, but when you try to support it with terribly bunk reasons it only makes it even less credible.

 

[SteveH]

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I don't always agree with scientific studies if my own experience says otherwise , so I should have added " IMO " ; and personally believe the added fat deposited by high carb/low protein diets has as much to do with heat intolerence or cold tolerence as the digesting of it . I can tell you that IMO its far more likely to founder an animal on corn as other grains ; and there is a reason working horses are fed more oats and less corn regardless of scientific findings . However I do thank you for posting another opinion .

Founder has nothing to do with body temperature. And the "scientific findings" on the nutritional needs of horses -- working and otherwise -- support the removal of corn from their diets for many reasons not having to do with body temperature. Corn is nutritionally void, high in sugars, and leads to hind gut acidosis. Which leads to a host of problems all their own. Anyone in the equine world with knowledge worth their weight in salt will be able to tell you that grains -- including corn -- are worthless in keeping horses warm, for that you feed additional HAY. You're certainly entitled to your own opinion, but when you try to support it with terribly bunk reasons it only makes it even less credible.

One of the earliest symptoms of hindgut acidosis is a lethargic appearence coupled with a slightly elevated temperature ; and founder is likely to follow . These symptoms , if even noticed , are likely to cause people to suspect a viral or bacterial infection ; but the colic or founder that may follow is far more noticable .

 

[Brunty_Farms]

Digestion no matter what you feed is going to create extra body heat for the bird. Which food creates more heat.... who really cares?


The main question is will corn help the op save any on feed..... short answer... no. Just because it's cheaper doesn't make it cost effective in the long run. Feed your broiler feed and stay away from the added starches.

 

[Olive Hill]

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Founder has nothing to do with body temperature. And the "scientific findings" on the nutritional needs of horses -- working and otherwise -- support the removal of corn from their diets for many reasons not having to do with body temperature. Corn is nutritionally void, high in sugars, and leads to hind gut acidosis. Which leads to a host of problems all their own. Anyone in the equine world with knowledge worth their weight in salt will be able to tell you that grains -- including corn -- are worthless in keeping horses warm, for that you feed additional HAY. You're certainly entitled to your own opinion, but when you try to support it with terribly bunk reasons it only makes it even less credible.

One of the earliest symptoms of hindgut acidosis is a lethargic appearence coupled with a slightly elevated temperature ; and founder is likely to follow . These symptoms , if even noticed , are likely to cause people to suspect a viral or bacterial infection ; but the colic or founder that may follow is far more noticable .

"Symptoms" being the key phrase there, Steve. Symptoms, not causes.

 

[SteveH]

Thanks for the reminder Jeff . I apologize to the OP for going off subject .