I really wanted to read the whole thread...but its long. =)
Apologies in Advance if my two cents have already been covered.
I feed my entire flock 19% protein organic broiler grower that I buy by the ton. Freshly ground when I call to order it. I mix it with water to make a wet mash because the powder makes everyone sneeze and choke. They get one feeding in the morning and then can free range. I add oyster shell to the wet mix because it seems like no one is interested in it when I put a dish of just oyster shell out. There is even some left in the food trays at the end of the day - picked over. Calcium is a huge part of laying and you almost have to force it on them.
My commentary on the dog or cat food is - Cannibalism - chicken is an ingredient in those foods and I don't subscribe to giving my chickens chicken.
Apologies in Advance if my two cents have already been covered.
I feed my entire flock 19% protein organic broiler grower that I buy by the ton. Freshly ground when I call to order it. I mix it with water to make a wet mash because the powder makes everyone sneeze and choke. They get one feeding in the morning and then can free range. I add oyster shell to the wet mix because it seems like no one is interested in it when I put a dish of just oyster shell out. There is even some left in the food trays at the end of the day - picked over. Calcium is a huge part of laying and you almost have to force it on them.
My commentary on the dog or cat food is - Cannibalism - chicken is an ingredient in those foods and I don't subscribe to giving my chickens chicken.
