Gluten Free feeds

[BookThief]

I may be new to BYC, but I wanted to share my findings. My mom is severely allergic to wheat, so when we got our birds, we decided to feed them an all gluten free diet. I did hours and hours of research, trying to find layer feed, chick starter, and scratch that was completely gluten free. It took a while, and I was getting ready to just make my own feed. But I thankfully found all three.

The layer feed to by New Country Organics. I've been feeding this to my adult hens for about 2 weeks now and they seem to be doing really well. The company seems to also have quite a bit of corn free feeds as well. And the price, I feel, isn't too bad for a 50lb bag, and it ships out pretty fast. However, they only have one option for a gluten free feed. You can find it here: https://www.newcountryorganics.com/layer-feed-wheat-free-soy-free-50-pounds.html

The chick starter is by Pampered Chicken Mama. It's ground very fine, basically a powder. It is a non-medicated feed, and I've had no luck finding a gluten free medicated feed. I've been feeding it to my chicks and ducklings for about 3 weeks now and they absolutely love it, they will even eat it right out of my hand. One down side, to me, is that it is 18% protein. I've found some treats and supplements to help boost the protein content a bit. However, the biggest problem with it is the price. It is very expensive. I paid a little over $50 for a 20lb bag. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PP8SWQ3/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AKBCCDMNODUMT&psc=1

Finally, the scratch feed. It is by Prairie Melody. I only just found this the other day, and received it in today. I gave a little to by hens, and they seemed to enjoy it. It has 18% protein, and it is nonGMO. Although the price could be better, it is not nearly as bad of a price as the chick starter. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08794DX2L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit:
I decided to add the supplement I use with the chick starter as well, since it is also gluten free. It is by Farmer's Helper. I originally got it from Tractor Supply, but was able to find it on Amazon as well. It has about 29.64% protein, so I use it as a meal topper. My chicks and ducklings love, and will devour every last morsel they find. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068MXTT8/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3TX4YUK2VIRSQ&psc=1

 

[StonerChick]

I may be new to BYC, but I wanted to share my findings. My mom is severely allergic to wheat, so when we got our birds, we decided to feed them an all gluten free diet. I did hours and hours of research, trying to find layer feed, chick starter, and scratch that was completely gluten free. It took a while, and I was getting ready to just make my own feed. But I thankfully found all three.

The layer feed to by New Country Organics. I've been feeding this to my adult hens for about 2 weeks now and they seem to be doing really well. The company seems to also have quite a bit of corn free feeds as well. And the price, I feel, isn't too bad for a 50lb bag, and it ships out pretty fast. However, they only have one option for a gluten free feed. You can find it here: https://www.newcountryorganics.com/layer-feed-wheat-free-soy-free-50-pounds.html

The chick starter is by Pampered Chicken Mama. It's ground very fine, basically a powder. It is a non-medicated feed, and I've had no luck finding a gluten free medicated feed. I've been feeding it to my chicks and ducklings for about 3 weeks now and they absolutely love it, they will even eat it right out of my hand. One down side, to me, is that it is 18% protein. I've found some treats and supplements to help boost the protein content a bit. However, the biggest problem with it is the price. It is very expensive. I paid a little over $50 for a 20lb bag. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PP8SWQ3/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AKBCCDMNODUMT&psc=1

Finally, the scratch feed. It is by Prairie Melody. I only just found this the other day, and received it in today. I gave a little to by hens, and they seemed to enjoy it. It has 18% protein, and it is nonGMO. Although the price could be better, it is not nearly as bad of a price as the chick starter. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08794DX2L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I have celiacs and have been having my son deal with all of the feed. Even with being super careful, even just touching wheat products can bother me.

 

[BookThief]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I have celiacs and have been having my son deal with all of the feed. Even with being super careful, even just touching wheat products can bother me.

You are so very welcome!! I'm so glad I can help!!