Wow my chicken layer crumbles went up two dollars AAAhh

[shelleyd2008]

Feed is going up everywhere due to the price increase on corn and other grains. A lady at my feed store told me that BOSS went up $8/50# recently as well, so it's not just corn.

The layer feed I buy is still relatively inexpensive, I pay $17-something for 100# bag of 20% layer pellets. The crumbled feeds cost more, they're at $9-something for layer crumbles and $11.50 for chick starter--both are 50# bags.

 

[Fred's Hens]

If corn goes up, milo, soybeans and everything else rises with the tide.
With oil knocking on $100 a barrel, inflation is everywhere. Get used to it.

Unlike pet owners, those who keep chickens with more of a livestock/farm interest are really squeezed. Feed conversion rates and egg production ratios are closely watched. We might have an affinity toward the pretty or classic breeds, but sadly, we simply cannot afford to feed them.

 

[foweler]

It's more than just (local...as in US FED) inflation, it's also changing living standards in formerly "3rd world" countries bidding up food costs. And all of the dynamics of international central banks.

Though a bit of a weirdo and hard to follow at times, this guy gives a good analysis:

http://www.lewrockwell.com/north/north951.html

 

[debilorrah]

Two dollars??? Ours went up $4!!! It is ridiculous!

 

[Rozzie]

I'll trade prices with you. I pay more like $15 a bag.

Of course, my feed has to be special ordered in and it's 30% protein...

(And, if they've raised prices in the last two weeks, I haven't experienced it yet. Guess I should go in and snatch up all they have on hand for me before they realize it will be higher next time. They'll probably honor the old price.)

 

[txhomegrown]

Starter crumbles were almost 14 bucks at TSC today. I need to check the co-op in the morning. They are usually the place to go for feed.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Quote:
Take each day at a time, and try to find happiness in the things you *do* have control over. I try to avoid doom and gloom 24/7 because that's a good way to make oneself sick.

 

[pdsavage]

Quote:
Take each day at a time, and try to find happiness in the things you *do* have control over. I try to avoid doom and gloom 24/7 because that's a good way to make oneself sick.

Don't worry im a very positive person.So much so it drives my husband nuts...