Organic Feed Survey (Part 1)

[Farmlife16]

I want get an idea of how many people use organic feed and also the biggest reason why some poultry owners decide not to use it. Since the poll is only allowing me to do one question, I will post a Part 2.

I'd really appreciate your feedback!

 

[Predoggg]

We use Scratch and Peck Feed. Not the cheapest one but we did not want pellets.

 

[Farmlife16]

We use Scratch and Peck Feed. Not the cheapest one but we did not want pellets.

Thanks for your response! Is there any special reason for why you do not like pellets?

 

[casportpony]

I want get an idea of how many people use organic feed and also the biggest reason why some poultry owners decide not to use it. Since the poll is only allowing me to do one question, I will post a Part 2.

I'd really appreciate your feedback!

I voted no.

 

[Farmlife16]

I voted no.

What's your main reason for not using organic feed?

 

[Vata Raven]

By feed, do you mean the chicken kibble or whole grains, or both?

 

[Farmlife16]

By feed, do you mean the chicken kibble or whole grains, or both?

Both

 

[Vata Raven]

Both

I think the kibble stops being organic when they start the processing step.

I get why they make a kibble because a lot of animals have a hard time disgusting things that their wild counterpart can.

Like, my chickens can eat baked potatoes and bananas just fine because they're soft and don't have a lot of water.

But they got runny stool when I gave them something with more water, like cantaloupe.

 

[Predoggg]

Thanks for your response! Is there any special reason for why you do not like pellets?

Pellets are more processed and grains are more the natural food they would find.

 

[Sussex19]

I voted no.
Why? Because I feel that it is not as important as finding a feed make that I like.
The feed I use is fairly local, quite good quality, and the chickens love it.
Also, organic would be too expensive, and too hard to come by.