Self-regulating eaters

[LER23]

Black Soldier Fly Larva

They are commonly marketed as a treat for chickens, usually dead and dried, high in both protein and fat, and usually quite expensive (on a dollars-per-pound scale.) Many people say their chickens love BSFL, some people say their chickens won't touch them, and I have no personal experience because I have never been willing to spend that much money on a chicken treat.

I give mine mealworms as a treat. Also expensive, but they love it.

 

[LER23]

This is what I'm thinking of doing. We'd been fermenting Scratch & Peck, but the price is insane and it's too different from typical crumble. I'm worried it's giving them digestive issues.

How does one ferment their feed?

 

[thecatumbrella]

I have no personal experience because I have never been willing to spend that much money on a chicken treat.

It's ridiculous, and I have no clue why it's so expensive. The thing eats trash!

How does one ferment their feed?

How to Ferment Feed

This is the guide I used.