Flock block question

[kristin07035]

I just bought a flock block for my girls. (Their first) Forgot & left it out overnight & it poured & got soaked.
Is it ok or should I throw it out? Hate to waste the $ but don't want them to get sick if its ruined.

 

[foreverlearning]

If it is held together with honey (most are) then there is nothing to worry about except the rain may have made it come apart. Think of all the chickens that eat below a wild bird feeder. When they are eating those seed droppings sometimes they are sprouting already. Check it over for mold if you are worried about anything but I wouldn't worry.

 

[TheChickInn]

It should be fine, just watch for mold growth.

 

[kristin07035]

Awesome thanks!

 

[lularat]

What kind of flock block did you get? I have tried blocks a couple of times and my girls would not eat them. Can't remember the name of the ones I have tired, but I ordered one and the other was from Tractor Supply. I would love to find one that they'll eat.

 

[kristin07035]

The local feed store had the purina flock block. Personally not a fan of purina products but tried making different recipies none came out like I hoped so just got what the store had & the girls seem to love it.

 

[lularat]

Thanks, I'll try to find the Purina.

 

[jetdog]

Have you ever thought about making your own? I made one over the winter a meatloaf pan, broke up some bread pieces added 4 eggs shells and all added some scratch cut up apple chunks flack seed all kinds of good stuff baked for a couple of hours at 350 until it was hard, I cut it to fit in a salt lick holder and they loved it.

 

[kristin07035]

Yes tried 3 different recipies...they all got hard but fell apart as soon as the girls started pecking at them. Gave up & just bought one