I have been trying to make my own feed/seed mix and want to if this is good

[Danish aseels]

I'll need to load at least two, maybe three, of those ingredients into my calculator, and I need to know which "chick starter" @Danish aseels is using.

I might not have a good source for complete nutrition on red rice, either - its an unusual ingredient, will need to do some digging to see what I can find.

My gut tells me that's likely not cheaper or better than just using Chick Starter, but quantifying that will take the calculator. Its not as obviously wrong as some of the other recipes I see, but I have concerns.

and understanding the poster is from Pakistan, it may be the best feed reasonably available, notwithstanding that the US consumer likely has better options.

So is it good enough for egg layers in your opinion?

 

[Danish aseels]

I'll need to load at least two, maybe three, of those ingredients into my calculator, and I need to know which "chick starter" @Danish aseels is using.

I might not have a good source for complete nutrition on red rice, either - its an unusual ingredient, will need to do some digging to see what I can find.

My gut tells me that's likely not cheaper or better than just using Chick Starter, but quantifying that will take the calculator. Its not as obviously wrong as some of the other recipes I see, but I have concerns.

and understanding the poster is from Pakistan, it may be the best feed reasonably available, notwithstanding that the US consumer likely has better options.

What's a mix that you would recommend

 

[Danish aseels]

I'll need to load at least two, maybe three, of those ingredients into my calculator, and I need to know which "chick starter" @Danish aseels is using.

I might not have a good source for complete nutrition on red rice, either - its an unusual ingredient, will need to do some digging to see what I can find.

My gut tells me that's likely not cheaper or better than just using Chick Starter, but quantifying that will take the calculator. Its not as obviously wrong as some of the other recipes I see, but I have concerns.

and understanding the poster is from Pakistan, it may be the best feed reasonably available, notwithstanding that the US consumer likely has better options.

Please tell me your concerns and how I can improve

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Sorry @Danish aseels , my current concerns are Helene. I've been doing storm prep since the start of the week in the expectation that I was spinning my wheels and would unpack Friday after work, having had a little wind and a light sprinkle.

Instead, its projected to hit as a Cat 4, tommorow evening, and I've already had 5" of rain. The wife and I live in an RV. If we take anything close to a real hit, the work I did on the house I am building will be reduced to the foundation, we'll lose everything we own, and have no way to "bug out" with the animals - two handfuls of goats, four turkey, a dozen rabbits (one just kitted), around a dozen ducks, and a bit over two dozen chickens will all be abandoned to their fate. Plus the shed, the barn, the chicken coop, the goat shed, and a few other things I've invested blood sweat and tears into. Can't move the RV either.

HOPEFULLY, it passes well east of us, I only miss a day of work or so, and only have a couple trees fall on the electric fence - and can then spend the hour and more its goign to take to get you your answer.

Please bear with me, you aren't forgotten, just reprioritized.

 

[BDutch]

What's a mix that you would recommend

Maybe @Perris can give you some advice too. He wrote 2 articles about making your own feed.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...eat-tears-a-calculator-or-deep-pockets.78655/

Do you have labels of the chick pellets and the seed mix?
Do you free range your chickens? And if so what is there for them to find that’s nutritious?

 

[BDutch]

my current concerns are Helene. I've been doing storm prep since the start of the week in the expectation that I was spinning my wheels and would unpack Friday after work, having had a little wind and a light sprinkle.

I hope the storm passes without damage. Good luck.

 

[Perris]

Maybe @Perris can give you some advice too. He wrote 2 articles about making your own feed.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...eat-tears-a-calculator-or-deep-pockets.78655/

I don't think my advice would help the OP, as their feed includes chick starter.

 

[BDutch]

I have made this mix keeping in mind what is easiest to get in my area.

1000g pearl millet
1000g corn
1000g wheat
1000g whole oats
750g chick starter
500g red rice
500g mung beans
500g chickpeas
125g safflower seeds
125g sunflower seeds
125g mustard seeds

Let me know if I should make any changes

@Perris, this selfmade feed was his original plan

 

[Perris]

@Perris, this selfmade feed was his original plan

yes, I read that. Chick starter is part of it. Posts 8 and 10 also suggest a different management technique than I use.

 

[Danish aseels]

yes, I read that. Chick starter is part of it. Posts 8 and 10 also suggest a different management technique than I use.

I can remove the chick starter if needed