Feeding Hog Feed to Chickens?

[Jenile Volz]

My chickens have done it for years and they are still alive. Actually, the ones by that barn ONLY eat that feed. They run for it as soon as the feeder starts being filled. Their eggs taste good and the shells are thick. No point in wasting that feed. Let the chickens have it or get another load of piglets

 

[cowboyclayt]

It's also about the vitamin/ mineral mix, and the balance of ingredients, and freshness. You would be better off moving it on instead. Ouch! 400 pounds! Someone may be happy to pick it up, rather than you having to deliver it. I hope it's still in the feed bags?
Mary

I might try selling it again. Yes, it's still in the bags.
On a side note, something that's kind of funny is I've done hogs for 3 years, 2 of them without a truck. I use a mini van. And I'm not joking.

 

[cowboyclayt]

My chickens have done it for years and they are still alive. Actually, the ones by that barn ONLY eat that feed. They run for it as soon as the feeder starts being filled. Their eggs taste good and the shells are thick. No point in wasting that feed. Let the chickens have it or get another load of piglets

I might get more pigs next year! I'm picking up pork today.

 

[Folly's place]

You could call your state poultry expert; here in Michigan I'd call either the poultry science department at Michigan state U., or Dr. Fulton at the MSU Vet. path lab.
Mary

 

[Jenile Volz]

I might get more pigs next year! I'm picking up pork today.

I’ve got too much in my feeezer. Ugh I’m sick of pork.. don’t even like pork! Beef is what’s for dinner

 

[Folly's place]

Home raised is the best!
Mary

 

[cowboyclayt]

I’ve got too much in my feeezer. Ugh I’m sick of pork.. don’t even like pork! Beef is what’s for dinner

If you don’t like pork, why did you get it? Brats, summer sausage, bacon, yum!!!

 

[Jenile Volz]

If you don’t like pork, why did you get it? Brats, summer sausage, bacon, yum!!!

Because I am the only one living in the house that doesn’t like it.

 

[BantyChooks]

I don't know about hog feed specifically, but my birds get half all stock instead of layer in the summer. They do just fine on it.

I would feed it to them, maybe half and half with layer. Especially if they're free range—that helps balance their diet. Birds aren't THAT fragile. Obviously, stop if you see issues, and make sure there's no weird additives that could be toxic.

 

[cowboyclayt]

Because I am the only one living in the house that doesn’t like it.

That makes sense! Feed it to the dog when no one is looking! Then you dont have to buy dog feed.