Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

[mrsamplias]

Yesterday, we found our first eggs. Today, we have three. We only have 3 RIR's, and they are 24 weeks old. I can say that the FF did delay the onset of POL, but now that they are laying, so far, great eggs, good shells, great size. We had read that the first eggs may be small, weak shells, with sporatic laying. That was our expectation, so we were happily surprised to see a full box this morning!

NOW, my dh is ready for us to get the dog on ff, so I just started/labeled a bucket for the dog's ff... and here we go!!

 

[groverlvchx]

Well, I just spent days reading and researching this thread and now I've taken the plunge. I'm soaking 1:1 layer mash and scratch in ACV with mother and water. I'm hoping to get a good ferment going in just a few days. I have to buy a rubber doggie bowl to feed it in--I'll find one tomorrow. So my chickens will be eating fodder and FF. I'm very grateful for all I've learned on this site! So much experience--you have saved my chickens from suffering many of my learning mistakes.

Carol

 

[Miss Lydia]

Yesterday, we found our first eggs. Today, we have three. We only have 3 RIR's, and they are 24 weeks old. I can say that the FF did delay the onset of POL, but now that they are laying, so far, great eggs, good shells, great size. We had read that the first eggs may be small, weak shells, with sporatic laying. That was our expectation, so we were happily surprised to see a full box this morning!

NOW, my dh is ready for us to get the dog on ff, so I just started/labeled a bucket for the dog's ff... and here we go!!

Those eggs are beautiful, and tell me how your doing the dog food.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Well, I just spent days reading and researching this thread and now I've taken the plunge. I'm soaking 1:1 layer mash and scratch in ACV with mother and water. I'm hoping to get a good ferment going in just a few days. I have to buy a rubber doggie bowl to feed it in--I'll find one tomorrow. So my chickens will be eating fodder and FF. I'm very grateful for all I've learned on this site! So much experience--you have saved my chickens from suffering many of my learning mistakes.

Carol

We're all very pleased at the difference ff is making in our flocks lives. Keep us updated on what you see in a couple of weeks. and remember to go easy on the ACV. if you over do it can begin to smell like a liquor store.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Anyone having problems with the holes in their ff buckets getting clogged? Mine isn't draining so good, I am wondering if it's the crumble and if it would make a difference if I used Pellets. Any advise?

 

[Guccibirds423]

Where is a good place to get acv with mother

 

[groverlvchx]

I got mine at Coborn's grocery store in the whole foods (health food) section. It's Bragg's.
Thanks for the warning, Miss Lydia! HAHAHAHA

 

[texasmomma]

I get Braggs from the natural food store a d the health food store. I get the Heinz brand at Wal-mart. make sure it says unpasteurized on the label.

 

[Guccibirds423]

so walmart does carry it? does it say "with mother" on it.

 

[delisha]

so walmart does carry it? does it say "with mother" on it.

They usually carry two brands..and yes it says with the mother