The only commercial feed I give my chickens is Purina Flock Raiser. I feed it to chicks all the way to laying hens. I only feed the crumble. Mine don't eat pellets. Purina has 0 animal fats/proteins in it. To give my chickens animal protein they free range 6-8 hours a day, if that is not possible, they get meal worms, or blue buffalo cat food. I only feed scratch as a special treat. I always have grit and oyster shell free choice. I also have flock blocks by Purina. There is all kinds of goodies they like, if you have more questions there is a great list on here about treats.
With all this being said, this is what works for me. I have Ameraucanas, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Naked Necks, Marans, and Sumatras. I live in a 4 season area. I of course want eggs for eating, but I also want eggs for breeding.
I have tried so many brands and types of chicken food. I almost considered making my own. That was not financially feasible, and I already am busy. What might work for me, might not work for you. It depends on your climate, are they in a run or free ranged, do you want a vegetarian diet, organic diet. All this is a lot to take in. So basically...................Whatever you decide to feed them, they should survive, its more about them being happy and healthy to me!
With all this being said, this is what works for me. I have Ameraucanas, Silver Laced Wyandottes, Naked Necks, Marans, and Sumatras. I live in a 4 season area. I of course want eggs for eating, but I also want eggs for breeding.
I have tried so many brands and types of chicken food. I almost considered making my own. That was not financially feasible, and I already am busy. What might work for me, might not work for you. It depends on your climate, are they in a run or free ranged, do you want a vegetarian diet, organic diet. All this is a lot to take in. So basically...................Whatever you decide to feed them, they should survive, its more about them being happy and healthy to me!
