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I am investigating sprouted fodder (wheat or barley seeds) as a way to cut down on feed costs and also to make sure the chickens get reasonable greens as their scorched earth policy removes that option in the small yard area they have!
I just purchased a pound of white clover seeds to experiment with, and am planning to make "salad bars" in their yard area...possibly a couple of repurposed pallets...
Just some thoughts, no empirical evidence...but it would cut down on feed costs for sure...
I also currently ferment alfalfa cubes (has been a blessing in the winter and I will continue this in future winters) which is fed out separately with the fermented feed...that cuts down considerably on feed costs and is high protein and other goodies. I stick with the bagged food though to make sure they are getting what they need of additional balanced food...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1157838/fermented-alfalfa-cubes-how-to
I just purchased a pound of white clover seeds to experiment with, and am planning to make "salad bars" in their yard area...possibly a couple of repurposed pallets...
Just some thoughts, no empirical evidence...but it would cut down on feed costs for sure...
I also currently ferment alfalfa cubes (has been a blessing in the winter and I will continue this in future winters) which is fed out separately with the fermented feed...that cuts down considerably on feed costs and is high protein and other goodies. I stick with the bagged food though to make sure they are getting what they need of additional balanced food...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1157838/fermented-alfalfa-cubes-how-to
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