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What do you think of this feed? Anyone use it?

Discussion in 'Feeding & Watering Your Flock' started by Knock Kneed Hen, Jan 10, 2011.

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  1. Jan 10, 2011 #1
    Knock Kneed Hen

    Knock Kneed Hen California Dream'in Chickens

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    This is the only brand of feed that my local feed store carries. I like to support local businesses, but I'm wondering if it's any good. It's the same price as Kruse's sold
    down the hill. Anyone seen it or used it? I give my birds yogurt, BOSS, greens, egg yolks (I eat extra whites), plus other healthy scraps each week.

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  3. Jan 10, 2011 #2
    sklr112

    sklr112 Out Of The Brooder

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    Sorry, not familiar with that type. [​IMG] But the protein for your laying hens should be 16% and according to that, it is.
     
  5. Jan 10, 2011 #3
    Illia

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    Not familiar with it, but it seems fine to me. Has the same or similar levels and ingredients most commercial feed has.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2011 #4
    al6517

    al6517 Real Men can Cook

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    The protein, fat & fiber are fine for layers, but IMO there seems to be alot of fillers 11+% ash ??? way too much and soybean is a poor filler product. WTS it seems to be a run of mill standard layer feed, I hope it is affordable.

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  9. Jan 10, 2011 #5
    Illia

    Illia Crazy for Colors

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    Quote:This is why I say it is just like any other commercial feed. Personally I look down on and hate all commercial feed, but for the time being it is my only choice besides the free ranging diet my girls and boys get. This summer/fall I'm hoping some crops and gardens will change that permanently though.
     
  11. Jan 10, 2011 #6
    WhiteMountainsRanch

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    I haven't seen it either, but it does look just like regular commercial feed.



    Why not feed Organic?
     
  13. Jan 11, 2011 #7
    CoyoteMagic

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    only the shadow knows.....
    I feed Purina Flock Raiser ONLY.
     

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