Least expensive feed for layers

[smokindave]

I want my egg production to outstrip my feed cost (or at least minimize feed costs). I have to get enough eggs to profit. I love chickens, but can't afford more freeloading pets. Because of predators I can't free range outside of my 100'x100' fenced enclosure. The grocery stores here have a policy of not giving away unsellable produce. Any viable ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[iwiw60]

How many hens do you have???

 

[ChickenCanoe]

This time of year, grass clippings from an unfertilized, pesticide free, fungicide free lawn will help.
Unless one has enough chickens to buy feed in bulk or produced some of their own feed, it's difficult to make much money on eggs.
Buying cheaper, less nutritious feed is counter productive. Optimal nutrition is needed for optimal production.
A better approach is perhaps to determine which hens are most productive and which are malingerers and cull the latter.

 

[KittieChick]

Check the fermented feed information. Really good stuff

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Check the fermented feed information. Really good stuff

Good point.
It is more labor intensive but I've cut feed consumption in half.

 

[smokindave]

Thank you so much.

 

[smokindave]

Thank You!