Cutting the feed cost of chickens

[Awtdaniel05]

For full grown birds they usually eat a quarter cup of food per day. You can cut cost down by free ranging. Chicks need the starter feed to grow so I wouldn’t cut that at all.

Thanks for the advice I will put it to good use

 

[LearninMyFlock]

Thanks.

Your welcome! What kind of chicks do you have?

 

[Awtdaniel05]

The best way to cut cost is feed a quality feed (don't cut nutrition to save a few $ they will either need more feed to get appropriate nutrition, need supplemental additives or be in subpar condition....all of which cost rather than save) and eliminate feed wastage either by using a feeder that eliminates spillage or using a feed approach like fermented feed.

Thanks for the info I will definitely try fermenting the feed. I have heard it has better health benefits.

 

[Awtdaniel05]

Your welcome! What kind of chicks do you have?

A little of everything including bantams.

 

[feathermaid]

Wow, 90 chicks is a lot!!! Sorry, I'm not as experienced (or brave) as you. Good luck and have fun raising all those birds!

 

[Awtdaniel05]

Hello! Welcome to BYC!!

What is your plan with the chicks...layers/meat/both? I assume you've had chickens before?

Feel free to check out the links below for some interesting reading. Good luck on your adventures!​

I mostly will use them for laying, breeding, and showing.

 

[Awtdaniel05]

Welcome to BYC! I also saw you have a Bantam in your avatar, are they banty chicks?

Some are bantams the rest are standard size.

 

[CarpCharacin]

Welcome to BYC!
I've moved your thread to the Feeding & Watering Your Flock section, I think you'll get more assistance that way

 

[Awtdaniel05]

Welcome to BYC! I also saw you have a Bantam in your avatar, are they banty chicks?

I have some bantam chicks but the rest are standard size.

 

[Awtdaniel05]

Welcome to BYC!
I've moved your thread to the Feeding & Watering Your Flock section, I think you'll get more assistance that way

Ok thanks for the help really appreciate it.