What's The Best Feed For A Mixed Flock (Chickens & Ducks)?

[tiedyemommy]

When we got our flock, two days ago, we got the leftover feed the previous owners had been using. Looks like a generic brand chicken feed...but it's nearly empty, and I was wondering what is the best feed (store-bought or home-made recipe(s)) for our mixed flock of chickens & ducks.

- TieDyeMommy

 

[donrae]

I feed all-in-one from my local Grange. My understanding is it's similar to all flock from purina. It's appropriate for all my different ages and genders of chickens and my ducks.

 

[tiedyemommy]

Thank you DonRae.

 

[tiedyemommy]

Feed stores are few and far between in this area. I don't mind the drive, if I have to, but are there other type of stores that sell chicken/duck feed & such?

- TieDyeMommy

 

[DeannaMari]

Sometimes walmart will have it, if you're near a farming community that is. You just have to go look in the pet food, it's usually by the big bags of dog food if they do have it.

 

[tiedyemommy]

Thank you DeannaMari!

I found a Tractor Supply Co. near my house, and they have the brand of feed the birds were given by their previous owner. I think, for now, I'll stick with the same brand so as not to upset their systems.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/dumorreg;-poultry-grower-finisher-15%-feed-50-lb
Has anyone had any experience with this feed?

- TieDyeMommy

 

[DeannaMari]

I have not had experience with this particular brand, but I have used Purina brand, and nutritionally they are pretty equal, and I have heard good things about this brand. I'd guess it's a pretty safe bet.