I think we all know the big producers are getting the most bang for their buck! At our expense.
So I think it is safe to say the protein levels in their feed is PROBABLY the most economical use of protien for raising meat birds?
Now does that fit me? I am using a better feed(I think) and I know the birds are better taken care of. And I know it will cost more then $0.88 a pound.
If the birds required higher protein levels across the board or at the end of life, the industry would do that. I think many advances in animal husbandry came about because of the "INDUSTRY". It is up to us individuals to use that knowledge as it applies to our situations.
So I think it is safe to say the protein levels in their feed is PROBABLY the most economical use of protien for raising meat birds?
Now does that fit me? I am using a better feed(I think) and I know the birds are better taken care of. And I know it will cost more then $0.88 a pound.
If the birds required higher protein levels across the board or at the end of life, the industry would do that. I think many advances in animal husbandry came about because of the "INDUSTRY". It is up to us individuals to use that knowledge as it applies to our situations.