I recently read about the health benefits of feeding chickens fermented seeds and the cost benefits over dry seeds. My first flock of 4 are now 4 weeks old and I'm thinking it might be too soon to offer them fermented seeds. I would appreciate any thoughts/comments on this subject.
Fermenting Chicken Feed
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Welcome to BYC! You can ferment their chick crumbles. Just moisten it into a mash add a few drops of raw apple cider vinegar, and let it set overnight. Start wetter than you think, it absorbs and expands.
I started mine out on this from day one. Very easy for babies to eat......
I started mine out on this from day one. Very easy for babies to eat......
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Mine did enjoy fermented feed when they were young. They do not like it now at 8 months of age. It is a waste of time as they become mature IMO.
I start mine on FF. Never too young to start.
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Thank you!
@jwpeter , there is a FF FAQ article in my signature that you can copy into a search bar. It will tell you all you need to know about the how and why of FF. I have been fermenting feed for my birds for over 5 years now, and they do great with it. Be prepared for your chicks to initially balk at trying something new! When I start chicks on FF, I do so at a very young age. I put a little plop of it on a paper plate, and sprinkle some dry crumble or some scrambled eggs (their favorite treat) on top of it. After a few days of this, I remove the dry feed completely b/c they are converted to the FF.
Aside from the nutritional benefit of FF, there is extra benefit: no waste, and rodents are not able to carry it off, so it cuts down on attracting rodents and wild birds.
Aside from the nutritional benefit of FF, there is extra benefit: no waste, and rodents are not able to carry it off, so it cuts down on attracting rodents and wild birds.
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all of my chicks (except for 6 that I got at a week old) have had fermented feed as their first food. So it's never too early 
You just have to be sure to have a chick feed. I use scratch and peck chick starter and love it
As they get older, my plain is to add sprouted seeds to their diet and maybe some fodder as well
You just have to be sure to have a chick feed. I use scratch and peck chick starter and love itAs they get older, my plain is to add sprouted seeds to their diet and maybe some fodder as well
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