HenHouse Henry
Songster
I decided to try fermenting my layer pellets now that I am retired and have the time.
by-the-way it really takes no time at all. I use a gallon jar, fill it about 1/3 full with the layer feed, and enough water (distilled or let water sit for a day to get rid of the chlorine) to cover it by an inch or so. I leave it in my kitchen on the floor, stir it a couple of times a day. Add enough water to keep it covered. Loosely cover the jar. In three days it was bubbling and smelled kinda wet sweet not quite sour. I use a small sieve with a handle, let it drain back into the jar, and plop it into a small tin dish. I throw a small handful of oats on it. They eat it up pretty fast. I then put a scoop of pellets back in the jar. The fermentation is all ready to go, so you can go a while before starting a new batch. I go a week to 10 days before starting a new batch. I was surprised how much they like it. It's less wasteful they don't scratch it. They like it on the soupy side. I like this method. I can add their crushed chili flakes to it. I sometimes add dried oregano, garlic, marigold leaves, BSF larvae, or other treats to it. This way I know they get the benefits of the herbs. It really does not smell, that seems to be the biggest concern.
by-the-way it really takes no time at all. I use a gallon jar, fill it about 1/3 full with the layer feed, and enough water (distilled or let water sit for a day to get rid of the chlorine) to cover it by an inch or so. I leave it in my kitchen on the floor, stir it a couple of times a day. Add enough water to keep it covered. Loosely cover the jar. In three days it was bubbling and smelled kinda wet sweet not quite sour. I use a small sieve with a handle, let it drain back into the jar, and plop it into a small tin dish. I throw a small handful of oats on it. They eat it up pretty fast. I then put a scoop of pellets back in the jar. The fermentation is all ready to go, so you can go a while before starting a new batch. I go a week to 10 days before starting a new batch. I was surprised how much they like it. It's less wasteful they don't scratch it. They like it on the soupy side. I like this method. I can add their crushed chili flakes to it. I sometimes add dried oregano, garlic, marigold leaves, BSF larvae, or other treats to it. This way I know they get the benefits of the herbs. It really does not smell, that seems to be the biggest concern.