Feed Prices on the Rise

[Mtnboomer]

FYI - I went to TS this morning and Purina Layer Pellets in 50# bags were nearly $20/bag (almost a 30% increase).
I'm switching to Producers Pride for at least the summer (less than $12/40#bag). During the warm weather months, my free range flock gets the majority of their diet from the environment and the feed is only supplemental anyway.
What are prices in your areas?

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

My local TSC in Rhode Island saw TSC's Dumor brand of layer pellet go up $2/bag for a 50# bag between April and May.

 

[yakitori]

Everything seem to be on its way to rise at least 40%. is there a way to store feed for longer so I can buy an extra bag now?

 

[Mtnboomer]

Everything seem to be on its way to rise at least 40%. is there a way to store feed for longer so I can buy an extra bag now?

As long as you keep it dry, i have kept feed for several months in the plastic feed containers with the twist-on lids.

 

[Geena]

Everything seem to be on its way to rise at least 40%. is there a way to store feed for longer so I can buy an extra bag now?

Yep, the price of everything is going up around here. The feed I use has gone up $3.00 a bag. Gee thanks, Joe

 

[Folly's place]

I've seen the same thing. Flock Raiser up almost $2 per 50 lbs. No feed gets less expensive, ever! Over many years, it only gets more expensive, because everyone's costs also go up, all along the food chain. And if something gets slightly less expensive, it's not reflected in the cost at the store.
It's only money, right?!?
Mary

 

[yakitori]

Yep, the price of everything is going up around here. The feed I use has gone up $3.00 a bag. Gee thanks, Joe

Gas too, I’m so mad

I guess I’ll just do what I can to make the best of it...
Hopefully it’ll blow over, if not... well i don’t want to think about that

 

[Geena]

Here's the main reason for the big hike in feed prices.

China’s Grain Buying Is “Rocking the Global Market”

China’s record corn purchases have traders wondering if bump can last

 

[Sueby]

I have a large chest freezer so I buy an extra bag or 2 & keep it in there.

Everything seem to be on its way to rise at least 40%. is there a way to store feed for longer so I can buy an extra bag now?

 

[Brooks_]

Mostly steady for me. Flock Raiser up $.70.