PROTEIN!!!PROTEIN!!!PROTEIN!!! (Please)

[digitS']

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Webster's definition of "grain:

1b: the seeds or fruits of various food plants including the cereal grasses and in commercial and statutory usage other plants (as the soybean)"

Purdue link: "Quinoa is sometimes referred to as a 'pseudocereal' because it is a broadleaf non-legume that is grown for grain . . ."

I know; who cares?

S'

 

[Organics North]

Thanks for making me laugh this morning......

ON

 

[Chris09]

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Didn't they use to say that about soybean.

Chris

 

[hallerlake]

I use quinoa as a supplemental treat. The girls love cracked corn, but it's got very little nutrition, so I mix it with BOSS and quinoa. Do you give your chickens lentils or what?


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Right, but legumes aren't a "grain" (ie - a cereal grain). Quinoa is the only grain that provides all of the amino acids, and has the highest overall protein content.

Of course... both legumes and quinoa are awesome for people and chickens, so no matter which you provide, you're ahead of the game.

Did you look at the link?....

Again here:
http://corn.agronomy.wisc.edu/Crops/Quinoa.aspx
Both Barley and Buckwheat have higher crude protein than Quinoa. The crude protein of Quinoa is only slightly higher than Hard Red Wheat. (I am not saying Buckwheat is a good chicken feed though! Just that it has a higher crude protein...)

Yes Quinoa has a very balanced and superior Amino acid profile.

I never said legumes were a grain. I am just saying legumes have much higher protein. (24%-34% range)..Yes they do not have the amino acid profile that quinoa does.. That is why the age old combination of legumes and corn have been use in regions where quinoa can not be grown...

Don't get me wrong I love Quinoa, I have considered moving to a location solely based on the conditions best for growing it... I do not consider Quinoa a viable chicken feed based solely on its price.. What $5 a pound!!!!! Heck might as well feed my chickens surf and turf at those prices..

Since I love Quinoa so much I tried growing it and studied up on the growing conditions. It is a very very tough grain to grow, suited best for high elevations (Can not take summer temps above 90 F) with long growing seasons (100+ days), and short day lengths. (Latitudes below 40)(Not more than 14 hours of day light)

That is one heck of a requirement! Hard to do unless you are in the Rocky Mountains or the Andes!

ON

 

[hallerlake]

Soybeans are still a good source of protein. They do have plant estrogens which some people don't want. Being post menopause, I consider it a good thing. A billion people in Asia use soybeans as a staple.


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Didn't they use to say that about soybean.

Chris

 

[Stuby05]

thank you for all the replies. the outcome has ben awesome they are laying well, and are happy helathy chickens they get layer now and then scratch as a treat and to "scratch" in on the floor.

 

[Serama Mama 4]

boiled eggs, shell and all, grind and feed.

 

[GarlicEater]

Hm, come to think of it, I have some milk that will be past expiration date in a few days, I'll drink what I can, but I think I'll mix it with rolled oats and give it to my gals, together we'll beat the evil sourness date!

 

[CCourson05]

I feed my hens 22% laying pellets with yogurt and leftovers. Whole corn is their bird treat, and it's their absolute favorite! Momma hen will fight over it.

 

[digitS']

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Stuby, it is good to know that things have worked out well for your flock.

Sometimes, the simplest answers available to us are the best. Kind of joyful when it works out that way . . .

Steve