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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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 Posted - Dec 21 2009 : 09:16:10 AM
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I'm currently using Layena but I'd like to get thoughts from those using chicken layer feed - what brands are you using, what are you avoiding, etc. My local feed shop only carries the one brand so I'd probably have to get any other type delivered.
Thanks!
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Soon to Be Podcaster
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2009 : 11:02:23 AM
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There are so many differant grain mills across the country, that recomending any "one" would probally be hard. My advice to to find one that is not full of hormones and antibiotics. If you do use layer feed, My advice there is to use crumbles or pellets, not mash, there is too much waste with mash, its also "dusty", and can cause respitory problems by them inhaling the "dust". I mix my scratch and layer crumbles 30/60.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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vtstevens
True Blue Farmgirl
88 Posts
Virginia
Woodinville
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 24 2009 : 12:07:48 PM
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I agree with Teresa. Layer pellets are good. I ask for organic layer pellets at our local feed store. If they don't carry them, ask them to order them for you, so they bear the shipping cost. They can just have them brought in for you with their next shipment from their warehouse. You really shouldn't have to mail order feed - shipping will kill you. Another thing I do, is supplement their feed with free "scratch" I am barter for with a gal that packs kettle corn. The dropped kettle corn, some that is a bit out of date, etc, she packs in bags, and I got about 12 trash bags full trading 2 dozen eggs. Look on craigslist for barter, food, etc. or put a wanted ad there yourself - you'll be shocked at what you can get.
Virginia
I don't suffer from stress. I'm a carrier.
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
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Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2009 : 1:18:41 PM
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My pet rooster loves cat food  Before the hens all got ate by raccoons, we used a layer feed and a scratch mixed as Teresa said...very good advice...gotta figure out how to beat the little devils before I get more hens...Roo is too big and mean for the predators so far
*crossing my fingers* his name is T-Rex  he sounds like a little dinosaur 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Dec 26 2009 : 03:14:45 AM
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Yea, Read somewhere where a little cat food or corn is good to boost proteine in the winter.
Corn actually raises body temperature, so it's best to keep this to winter months only to avoid birds over heating |
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