How to make a homemade feeder? And, is whole corn good to feed?

[cluckmecoop7]

So what should I be feeding right now? (And, Becky gives some good advice...I think...)

 

[21hens-incharge]

Feed the layer feed if your birds are over 18 weeks.
If younger they should be on starter/chick feed.

If you have a cockerel or rooster feed an all flock feed with oyster shell on the side.

If you want to give treats give the scratch......I would toss the whole corn in the trash.

 

[aart]

My personal belief is she is full of crap.

Agrees.

(And, Becky gives some good advice...I think...)

You know how they say "take it with a grain if salt"?
You need a whole shaker full of salt with her.

Any internet advice, including here, should be taken with a grain, or more, of salt.
It can be laborious to wade thru all the info and make decision, but it's essential.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Thank you guys.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Thank you guys.

Did your questions get answered?

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Um, sort of....

I don't want to throw away good corn... (if that's what you really mean't..)

 

[Manhen]

Um, sort of....

I don't want to throw away good corn... (if that's what you really mean't..)

I bought a 50 lb bag and was wondering what you are. About whole corn: it keeps. Crack or mill it to flour and it starts to loose its nutrition faster. I have some and mix it in with whole grain wheat, whole yellow peas (a protein booster), and cracked corn for a scratch mix. Other than that it keeps, cracked is a better feed. Make sure they have granite grit if you feed whole grains.

My thought is some birds will like it and eat it, others won't.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Um, sort of....

I don't want to throw away good corn... (if that's what you really mean't..)

Not telling you to toss it but hoping you know it is a treat and does not contain the full nutrients they need. It should be fed in moderation.

Feeding choices is ultimately up to the caretaker. If you choose to feed it it is your choice.

I agree they will need granite grit if getting treats.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Not telling you to toss it but hoping you know it is a treat and does not contain the full nutrients they need. It should be fed in moderation.

Feeding choices is ultimately up to the caretaker. If you choose to feed it it is your choice.

I agree they will need granite grit if getting treats.

I have oyster shell for them. Yes, I will feed the whole corn in moderation. Becky (The youtube channel person) gives her hens 1 cup of whole corn in the morning and one if the evening. I think she as about 11 hens.

 

[BloomBunny]

I don't want to throw away good corn...

As a last resort, corn gluten is sold as a broad leaf germination suppressant for lawns. I've had luck using whole corn (if your weather is cold and wet enough to decompose it before spring).
I imagine you can find better use for your corn... I hate tossing anything out.