Fermented Feed

[Wil781]

Hello, it has been awhile since I have been on been very busy spring. I have a question about my hens and their love for fermented feed. I give them a bowl every morning, I will add little treats such as oats, or raisins or other fruits my question is all of a sudden since it has gotten hotter weather they are not gobbling it all up, they will eat half and leave it, are hens like people and eat less in the heat? They have dry feed in their feeder so I’m not worried about them not getting enough to eat just wondering if I should stop their morning treat until cooler weather.

 

[Molpet]

I just feed FF. Mine are out foraging for bugs and weeds and are not eating as much.. and the heat does make a difference.

 

[SueT]

My free rangers are eating a lot less lately, too. I got tired of wasting the FF left in their bowls, and as of today, I'm just giving dry feed for a while. They seem to like it and it's a lot easier to deal with.

 

[Wil781]

My free rangers are eating a lot less lately, too. I got tired of wasting the FF left in their bowls, and as of today, I'm just giving dry feed for a while. They seem to like it and it's a lot easier to deal with.

Yes I think I will stop the FF until cooler weather also.

 

[Molpet]

I like the ff in hot weather because the birds don't need as much water.
But I have 60+ chickens and 36 turkeys

 

[blackdog043]

I feed it year round, but there are times when they don't eat it as much. I usually just offer less when they get like that. I also have dry feed available all the time. If you want to hold off for a couple days, you can put the fermented in the refrigerator and it won't ferment any further. This will keep you from wasting it and not have to start another batch. I put mine in the fridge for a week when I go away, then just start up again.

 

[Beer can]

I mostly just ferment in the warmer months cause its easier and works faster. I wouldn't complain about them eating less feed, that's good! They are satisfied on less. Less $$
Lol.