fermenting feed and protein levels

[Loveak9]

Just to add my 2 cents. As the fermentation starts, the bacteria/yeast (good bugs) also multiply. This along with good bugs eating up some carbs could change the protein ratios. As the good bugs are also digestible.

 

[Haleyrbloom]

Has anyone heated the fermented feed and given to chickens? I was wondering if would harm anything.

The mornings have been chilly here lately and I was thinking it would help warm them up. But with the fermentation, I wasn’t sure if it would be bad.

 

[Kiki]

I believe that heating it would kill of the good/live bacteria, don't quote me on that though.

 

[Shadrach]

Has anyone heated the fermented feed and given to chickens? I was wondering if would harm anything.

The mornings have been chilly here lately and I was thinking it would help warm them up. But with the fermentation, I wasn’t sure if it would be bad.

I've just started adding warm water to the mix for the morning feed. None of the chickens have dropped dead yet. They seem to like warm food. I've given warm porridge last year.

 

[Kiki]

Adding warm water and throwing it in the microwave are two very different things.

 

[Shadrach]

Adding warm water and throwing it in the microwave are two very different things.

I didn't realise it was going to get microwaved

 

[Kiki]

I didn't realise it was going to get microwaved

Maybe I assumed that "heated up" meant microwaved and I am wrong.

 

[Shadrach]

Maybe I assumed that "heated up" meant microwaved and I am wrong.

Well, at least the poster knows the microwave isn't the best of ideas now.
I think adding a little warm water to the mix is okay, don't you?

 

[Melky]

Some resources suggested 90 degrees for water that you mix with when fermenting. I use warm water from tap but do not measure temperature.

 

[Kiki]

Well, at least the poster knows the microwave isn't the best of ideas now.
I think adding a little warm water to the mix is okay, don't you?

Sure...I think that is fine.