Where do you get feed from?

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I have been having a very difficult time finding feed locally. I just moved and all of the feed stores within an hours drive have extremely limited selections. The only thing that seems to be in stock anywhere is low protein layer feed, scratch, and some pretty expensive "gamebird/showbird starter/grower" that has 26% protein. I have a bunch of chicks (bielefelder and white rock) that I've been feeding the gamebird starter out of desperation but I'm not sure if this isn't a bad idea. I have never purchased feed online but it seems that is probably my only option, are there any feed sites that have good reputations?
 
I have been having a very difficult time finding feed locally. I just moved and all of the feed stores within an hours drive have extremely limited selections.
I get my feed at TSC 'tractor supply co'.
They have a good variety and will deliver to my house.
$11.99 standard delivery/$19.99 same day for a 50 lb bag.
I've never had feed delivered. I pick up at my local TSC. GC
 
Welcome!
Have you looked online for nearest places that sell Purina feeds, for example? Or Nutrena? Ordering for online delivery will be expensive, and you will have no control over the age of the feed (it needs to be fresh, by mill date) so I'd still try to find something local.
My idea of 'local' is within twenty miles, and I drive further sometimes.
Mary
 
I have to drive 25 miles one way to buy anything! It's a 50 mile trip to get to town for any reason at all. Therefore I buy 4 or 5 bags of feed at a time. And two bags of dog food. 50 pound bags! That said, you can order online from Tractor Supply, here the delivery fee is $10.99 and a 50 lb bag of Nutrena All Flock feed is $15.29. There is lots of other stuff, that is just an example. I assume that the delivery fee is for any amount of bags. You can get feed online at Chewy, but it's much more expensive. I'm sure you will find some place that works well for you! Good Luck with your flock! :hugs
 
Since this corona virus started everything has been in high demand because everyone is buying chicks. Most feed stores stay out of stock on chick starter and other popular brands and types. I can’t find Purina Flock Raiser anywhere and I work across half my State. I have switched to Nutrena all flock and organic Dumour layer pellets and stock up when I find it.
 
Thanks, all. I have 3 feed stores within 30 miles and they are all very lacking on chicken feed. I didn't even think of the corona stuff being the reason but that makes sense.
 
Thanks, all. I have 3 feed stores within 30 miles and they are all very lacking on chicken feed. I didn't even think of the corona stuff being the reason but that makes sense.

Some pet stores also carry chicken feed, as well as Walmart. Might want to check around smaller or independent pet shops and see if any of them carry what you need.
 
I order ALL my cat,dog and chicken feed from Chewy.com. Shipping is free over 49.00 .
If I order less its only $4.99 to ship .I signed up for "auto ship" because I place orders every 4-6 weeks (it gives me a discount)I can change how often they ship and can delete or add any item I wish anytime. If I don't wish to receive an order every month I move the ship date up a month. I live over an hour away from any feed stores (usually takes 3 hrs to make a round trip) I have a better selection and prices than the feed stores.Fedex delivers it to my front door in a couple days.
 

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