Feed my flock for less???

[luvmydux]

Does anyone have any suggestions? I have chickens and ducks (Probably close to 100 birds) and am buying feed at Tractor Supply. There are all different ages so I have been going back and forth between starter/grower, grower finisher and layer. It is costing me way too much to feed them. Need some ideas on how to enjoy my flock without breaking the bank.

Thanks!!

 

[NonnasBabies]

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I would try to find a feed store that you could possibly get the feed prices cheaper!! You can also let them free range and that might cut down the cost too. I know alot of people are cutting down their flocks for this same reason!! Good Luck!!

 

[luvmydux]

Most of my birds free range but they just hover around the house....waiting. Everybody gets fed at night to get them to bed easily. I am looking at other posts and it seems to just be due to the number of birds I have. But I do need to find somewhere I can get it cheaper! Thanks!

 

[andrea98]

i go to the bread store & ask for "chicken bread" .. it is bread that either expires that day or like the last batch i got 3-4 days later... the lady just tears a hole in the bag so people wont eat it but i got a small shopping cart full of hamburger buns ( not expired or molded ) for $2.00!!!! i split that with a friend seeing how i only have 9 chickens total .. seramas & bantam cochins . so i could never use all of it .. ok i could but not wise for them maybe . hope this helps you

 

[luvmydux]

Yeah I have a place I can do that, just didn't think it would be that good for them. My boss is dying for some seramas......Know of any needing homes?

 

[njduck]

If you sell poultry or poultry products for a certain amount of income. You can claim it on your taxes as farming. thus gives you a write off, plus you can get tax exempt for feed. a simple form to fill out at tractor supply. Also if you are buying enough feed talk to the manager, they can give discounts.

Also another thing about TSC - they give discounts to kids in 4-H

I buy my feed at TSC - the cut the local feed store by 30%. He wasn't willing to deal so he lost my business. I tried to stay with the local guy, but when your feeding over a hundred animals and trying to make money. every penny counts. Mine also get bread, when ever I can get it

 

[dcs02d]

Free range? I let mine out all day and they pretty much feed themselves.