Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds

[Beekissed]

Big apologies if someone has already discussed this..there's just too many posts to look through this whole thread. Question: Has anyone tried fermenting their dog or cat's dry kibble? I'm having such a great success with fermented feed for my chickens that I'm now wondering if I can cut food costs further by trying this with my other animals.

Many thanks

Yes, there are folks fermenting their dog's feed...not sure about cat's. They report great results from it....skin issues cleared up, stomach issues cleared up, etc.

 

[RachaelS]

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I have never heard of this. Would love to hear more!

 

[BCMaraniac]

This is very off topic......I was at Tractor Supply today, and they had Partridge Rock chicks. Is that something commonly found at a place like TSC??

 

[Beekissed]

Not very often. Usually the more commonly sought after breeds by the pet market and those just wanting straight layers...sex link birds, leghorns, EEs, RIRs, BOs, etc.

 

[TexasLisa]

This is very off topic......I was at Tractor Supply today, and they had Partridge Rock chicks. Is that something commonly found at a place like TSC??

Interesting! According to Murray McMurray Hatchery they are a rare bird:

This is one of the best varieties for the exhibitor as it is quite rare and makes an outstanding show bird. The highly colored male has black hackle and saddle feathers with an edging of rich brilliant red, a lustrous greenish black breast and body touched with reddish bay on the wings. The females are completely different with their brown plumage and distinct pencilings of black following the outline of each feather. These are fairly good sized birds though not quite as large as their cousins, the Barred and White Rocks. The yellow skin and plump body make a nice eating fowl, and the hens lay brown eggs, and are considered one of the best setters and broody hens. The baby chicks are a rick dark brown resembling the color of an expensive fur coat.

Lisa

 

[BCMaraniac]

Interesting! According to Murray McMurray Hatchery they are a rare bird:

This is one of the best varieties for the exhibitor as it is quite rare and makes an outstanding show bird. The highly colored male has black hackle and saddle feathers with an edging of rich brilliant red, a lustrous greenish black breast and body touched with reddish bay on the wings. The females are completely different with their brown plumage and distinct pencilings of black following the outline of each feather. These are fairly good sized birds though not quite as large as their cousins, the Barred and White Rocks. The yellow skin and plump body make a nice eating fowl, and the hens lay brown eggs, and are considered one of the best setters and broody hens. The baby chicks are a rick dark brown resembling the color of an expensive fur coat.

Lisa

I read that Lisa, which is why I was so curious. They were such a pretty brown color. I've never had any like that. I wonder if places like McMurray sell to places like TSC when they know that they are going to have a surplus of eggs relative to sales. I spoke to one of the folks once at TSC, and they said they didn't know what was coming in until it got there.

 

[Beekissed]

Toby and Ginny were PRs....pretty, sweet birds. Not as good a layer as the WRs or BRs but very quiet, healthy and hardy.

 

[LindaB220]

Sorry, I just can't seem to help myself. I upgraded my order to Meyer's for an additional 6 Golden Comets. I know that they will lay much sooner than the other ones I ordered. So 2 roos ea on Delaware, and White Rock and 5 females on ea. I did cancel the 8 frypan specials I got to fill it out so I'll probably get them back in packing peanuts.

 

[BCMaraniac]

Toby and Ginny were PRs....pretty, sweet birds. Not as good a layer as the WRs or BRs but very quiet, healthy and hardy.

They are really pretty, Bee. From the looks of Ginny, they look like they would be a decent size meat bird.

 

[armorfirelady]

I have 4 PRs but I bought them from a lady on Craigs list. They were my first chickens. They very in size & all have pniched tails tho one of the largest girls does not have pinched tail as bad as the rest. They are all very talkative and come running when I come out to feed them. If I had to guess I would say they average 4-5 eggs a week? I cant tell the difference btw their eggs other than size for the 4 of them. Egg size ranges from 1 1/4 oz to 2 oz.