Homemade flock block recipes

[WhySayWhat]

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I would assume Knox (or off brand) Gelatin, it is unflavored and therefore, unsugared.

 

[chookchick]

Use knox unflavored gelatin as a binder. It comes in small envelopes in an orangish box in the baking section, I believe. I have found that dissolving 1 packet with 1/2 cup of hot water, binds together about 2 1/2 to 3 cups of seed/scratch. Make sure it is completely dissolved, no crystals left, before you mix it with the scratch. Then just pack it into a mold (tupperware container) and solidify in the fridge. Then pop them out to dry out at room temp.

I don't think that bacon grease, or suet, would be very good for the chickens. Bacon grease has a huge amount of sodium, which is really not good for them. A lot of fat is not good for them either. The gelatin has a tiny amount of protein, but not much else.

 

[WhySayWhat]

Knox can get spendy ($6+ for 32 envelopes), I know WinCo in Eastern WA sells a store brand that works just as well for regular "jello-y" purposes. I use it to make suagr free carb friendly gummy bears all the time! But those are for me, not chickens.

 

[chookchick]

Now you know, money is no object when it comes to entertaining our chickens! I figure that I saved $12,000 by having chickens instead of parrots, so that gives me a lot of leeway! Seriously, I hate to think about how much I spend on stuff for them...

 

[cabincrazyone]

Wouldn't it be the least costly to throw an egg in the mix for binding?

 

[mychookschick]

I am sooo excited that I dound this thread! I gathered a few things and will be posting back tonight after it is done.... Well, it might be tommorow morning (in the near future anyways). I will include a ingredients list and a temp and length of time in the oven.

Just to let every one know this is a BIG step because I HATE COOKING!!

 

[WhySayWhat]

I have to sit on my hands until I get chickens I can bake these for... I love to cook/bake and regularly make stuff for our dog and cats, much to the dismay of my SO! I make treats for us to though, making Rutabaga Soup (Like Creamy Potato) tonight or tomorrow for dinner.

 

[janespromos]

Last time I was at the feed store, I told DH that I wondered if the girls would enjoy some sweet feed. I used to keep horses, and that was a real treat for them. Think I'll call one of my horsey friends and see if they can spare a gallon or so. I know it has various grains & molasses in it.

 

[ChristianMcD]

On a whim I bought an "Original Forage Cake" for my flock. They, of course, LOVED this overpriced treat, and after looking at the ingredients list I knew I couldn't replicate it. I set out to find the cheapest source. Believe it or not, Sears actually has them online for $7 and change. Compared to the 10 and change of the area feed stores and online chicken supply companies, that's pretty good--it even justifies shipping if I buy a few.

Just .02 for anyone interested

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-C

 

[20123001]

After reading all of your guy's posts i decided to try this out! Heres what i did:

I put 3 eggs and their shells in
Poured rice, cream of wheat, and oatmeal in to it
Shreeded apple, peanut butter, peanuts, and bird seed.

I cooked it for an hour at 350 but it wasnt all the way done.

THis morning i took it out to them and withen 20 minutes it was all gone! Its a good option if you dont want to spent that much money on a treat for them. Even my ducks came up and ate it!