feeding suggestions?

[ksandvig]

Ok so I have 7 laying hens, 4 12 wk old pullets, 2 turkeys, 3 ducks, & 1 momma hen(was a layer) w/ 12 chicks
My question is everyone is all together except for momma & babies, I am currently feeding flock raiser for my ducks & turkeys, layer feed to my hens, & chick starter to momma & babies & older pullets
I try to separate everyone in the morning so they get their specific feed but it is getting harder as they all like to be together!
I am wondering is there a feed out there that EVERYONE (except babies) can eat????
I also mix brewers yeast w/ garlic, probios,oats, & flax seed into my feed.

Any help is appreciated just thinking there has to be a more cost effective way instead of buying all the different types of feed

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Ok so I have 7 laying hens, 4 12 wk old pullets, 2 turkeys, 3 ducks, & 1 momma hen(was a layer) w/ 12 chicks
My question is everyone is all together except for momma & babies, I am currently feeding flock raiser for my ducks & turkeys, layer feed to my hens, & chick starter to momma & babies & older pullets
I try to separate everyone in the morning so they get their specific feed but it is getting harder as they all like to be together!
I am wondering is there a feed out there that EVERYONE (except babies) can eat????
I also mix brewers yeast w/ garlic, probios,oats, & flax seed into my feed.

Any help is appreciated just thinking there has to be a more cost effective way instead of buying all the different types of feed

The answer is what you currently have - flock raiser - feed that to everyone and put out some oyster shell for those birds who are actively laying to take as they need/want.

 

[junebuggena]

You can give everyone flock raiser. Even the babies can eat it. Supplement your laying birds with a separate dish of crushed oyster shell.

 

[ksandvig]

PERFECT thank you thank you thank you haha I have the homemade pvc feeder that I keep full of oyster shell & I crush all my egg shells & also put in there this should save me some $$

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

PERFECT thank you thank you thank you haha I have the homemade pvc feeder that I keep full of oyster shell & I crush all my egg shells & also put in there this should save me some $$

Absolutely - and a whole lot of work. This is the feed program I have chosen too, and it is just SO simple not to have to worry about who is going to be able to eat what when - just one type of feed to buy, store and distribute to feeders.