My plan is to get 100 broilers. A couple guys that have pluckers have told me that I can borrow their pluckers, so I want to having a plucking weekend when that time comes.
My plan is to construct an outside pen, away from the toher animals, for them to free range all day and I want to feed organic feed but I have to find where to buy it. I want these birds to be 100% organic or as close to organic as possible. I don't use any pesticides or chemicals on my grass or soil, so they won't be eating any crap. I'll have to figure how much feed 100 broilers will eat in 6 - 8 weeks. I'm sure I will lose some before them but I'll try my best.
Now your talking my language. I feed all organic. This is the first year feeding commercial organic food. They just started selling it at O'Keeffe's in Covington. Its not cheep but either is buying organic eggs 5.99 a dozen or organic chicken at 3.99 a pound.
I was thinking it was cheaper when I bought the grains in bulk and made my own feed. Well I went to the store I was in for a shock all the prices have gone up. Some by a 1.00 per lb.
I do want to do broilers but I'm not set up yet with another yard or coops. Hoping for next year . Plus I need a deed doer.
I'll look and post the brand of food tomorrow. Maybe you could buy it whole sale. Pam