Expanding Chicken Feed.

[rjohns39]

Morning. It's highly unlikely that finishing off your feed mix will do any harm. There are ways to stretch feed or manipulate a base mix into different feeds, but it takes a bit of math. I'd have to do some digging to find out why, but in combination or alone barley and/or oats should not exceed 15% by volume of the feed. Here is a good starter book about feeds.

 

[chickens really]

Hello, a debate is going on...

This is what I do....I do not feed layer at all...I feed Grower all year around to my Birds at 18% protein..Not organic because to me it's all hype..That's another topic though..
I supply oyster shell in a Separate bowl ...I have extremely healthy Birds and zero issues..I free range daily maximum two hours and rarely give treats...

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Morning. It's highly unlikely that finishing off your feed mix will do any harm. There are ways to stretch feed or manipulate a base mix into different feeds, but it takes a bit of math. I'd have to do some digging to find out why, but in combination or alone barley and/or oats should not exceed 15% by volume of the feed. Here is a good starter book about feeds.

Thank you for sharing that PDF. I appreciate it.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Hello, a debate is going on...

This is what I do....I do not feed layer at all...I feed Grower all year around to my Birds at 18% protein..Not organic because to me it's all hype..That's another topic though..
I supply oyster shell in a Separate bowl ...I have extremely healthy Birds and zero issues..I free range daily maximum two hours and rarely give treats...

Morning. It's highly unlikely that finishing off your feed mix will do any harm. There are ways to stretch feed or manipulate a base mix into different feeds, but it takes a bit of math. I'd have to do some digging to find out why, but in combination or alone barley and/or oats should not exceed 15% by volume of the feed. Here is a good starter book about feeds.

Ok. Thanks!

 

[rjohns39]

Thank you for sharing that PDF. I appreciate it.

I've probably read his book ten times and every time through I pick up something else. I also have his favorite reference book, which helps. But every time I pick up the book I know a headache will ensue.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

I've probably read his book ten times and every time through I pick up something else. I also have his favorite reference book, which helps. But every time I pick up the book I know a headache will ensue.

I need to sit in your library for a few weeks.

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Alright everyone, I have received y'all's message:
I will measure and do math when I expand my feed. I didn't mean to start a debat or argument. I appreciate all of the information that I have been given. Thanks all!

 

[Li'lFlock]

Alright everyone, I have received y'all's message:
I will measure and do math when I expand my feed. I didn't mean to start a debat or argument. I appreciate all of the information that I have been given. Thanks all!

Debate is healthy I think we can all pick up good information. Everyone on this site seems to have the welfare of our feathered friends in mind in the end

 

[4 Georgia Hens]

Debate is healthy I think we can all pick up good information. Everyone on this site seems to have the welfare of our feathered friends in mind in the end

I just didn't want a heated debate where feelings get hurt.

 

[RonP]

You will know when feelings get hurt…

Debates are good.
There are lots of opinions.
You need to know where to separate those opinions from facts.

Eventually those opinions will be supported by facts, then you can form your own opinion!