Read an article on fermented feed. I just need to soak some normal feed in water for a few days? That's it? I'll need to try it when I get home.
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Yes, I would love to see a picture of this! So how many chicks should 1 ice cube tray of food feed in one day? I am filling up an entire mason jar each day for my 5 chicks. I've been reading up on fermenting feed, honestly I haven't done it yet because I don't have 2-3 containers big enough laying around, and also I have no idea how much they should actually be eating in a day because so much of it gets lost in the pine shavings. I'm guessing about 25% is getting wasted, judging by what I see when I dump out the brooder every 4 days to clean it. When I take the powder that's left in the bottom of the feeder and mix it with water and give it to them, they will only eat it if there is no other food in the brooder. They really don't seem to care for it much.I second the motion on fermented feed. Not only will it eliminate waste, but it's far better for your chicks.
Whatever you feed chicks, know that they are inclined to walk and wallow in their food. It's the way of chicks. Even older chickens do it. I've found that dishes with straight sides eliminates the ability to "beak" or "bill" out the food in the dish. Many dog dishes come with straight sides. Or you can make your own feeding troughs with straight sides.
I made a fermented feed chick feeder out of an ice cube tray glued to a heavy board and covered with a piece of half inch hardware cloth crimped over the sides so it will easily slide off and on the ice cube tray. It keeps the chicks from walking in their food and the food remains in the dish until it's eaten.
That.is.awesome. Thank you so much for sharing!