i found this thread kinda late but on time . however, i want to report my findings of fermented feeding. bee turned me on to fermenting over a year ago . i am not one to pull punches. i report facts. i have a tested method to report with a years worth of findings. the fermented feed is a winner in my book. this flock was raised on fermented feed and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in the water since day 1. my findings are I DO NOT HAVE SICK BIRDS. plain and simple. i do not have cocci, mg, bacteria infections, worms etc. i have healthy, stress free nice shiny feathery birds that thrive.. my flock consists of a layer flock of 45 birds not including my show birds. i raise all my birds including the show birds on pasture. not a chicken tractor, open area.
the birds are more alert and have a certain pep in their step. i have raised meat birds on this feed and baby chicks out of the shell.. my findings are chicks raised from day 1. the chicks feather faster and fuller . growth rate is not stunted in any way in fact the chicks seem to thrive.much better.
i raise natural no meds what so ever.no medicated chick starter . it not at all necessary .i will post picks of my birds when they finish molt they are a site to be seen. in my flock i have white birds leghorn cross.. these birds shine like they came out of a car wash. the colored birds black sex links , heritage rhode island reds,. production reds, lavenders am's, ee's ,Colombian rocks and some barnyard mixes shine like rays of sun, the undertones really come through.
now for eggs. the eggs produced on this feed are the best. nice full yolks and shells that you need a chisel to break. the weight is heavy. a small egg is like a paper weight. when the hens lay the eggs for the most part they are clean. i could wipe them off and put them in a carton and no one would now they were not washed.
if you want nice looking ,healthy birds you can be proud of this is one step you do not want to skip.
bruce h
