Fermenting troubles!

[Kelleysclucks]

Not everyone starts with the same feed, but a few tips that might help with some of your issues.

Water line should be approximately half inch above the feed.

Mix your feed 2 times a day. (I just used a spoon or spatula)

Do not have more feed in your container than your chickens will fully consume in one day.

Ferment on a 3 day cycle. (I have 3 containers going that I rotate)

In warmer climates the process goes faster, but there is also higher risk of other things growing, so don't really let it keep going too much longer than the 3 days.

Do not leave containers in direct sunlight.

Containers should be open (or covered with cheese cloth or a lid with holes) to allow air exchange.

You may get a white film that grows on top which may just be your good scoby.

You can totally wash your containers between batches.

Good luck! FF isn't for everyone and some feeds tend to be easier than others, I think I've given up on fermenting my new bag of feed, but the 50 lbs of the previous brand was a breeze.

What was the brand of feed you used that was easy to ferment, Please? Thank you

 

[Dephora]

What was the brand of feed you used that was easy to ferment, Please? Thank you

Hello! This board is over 4 years old so you may not get a reply. But in my experience most feeds will ferment without issue. I prefer scratch and peck for fermentation as it is a grain ration, or I just ferment scratch by itself. Really boosts the nutritional content, I don't do fermented feed as the only ration. Hope that helps, I would start a new board if you want more info on fermented feed. Good luck!

 

[Molpet]

A member wrote up a FAQ
https://tikktok.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/fermented-feed-faq/

 

[Kelleysclucks]

Hello! This board is over 4 years old so you may not get a reply. But in my experience most feeds will ferment without issue. I prefer scratch and peck for fermentation as it is a grain ration, or I just ferment scratch by itself. Really boosts the nutritional content, I don't do fermented feed as the only ration. Hope that helps, I would start a new board if you want more info on fermented feed. Good luck!

Thank you!!