Hi Jenn: The grain companies have worked out the most economical formula for various stags in the life of a chicken, I know I am going against the trend and sometimes the grain companies make terrible mistakes.(think Toyota). But I think most of it is OK. I buy from my local feed store that carries Poulin produces as a house brand. This is an alternative to the big companies. Having said all that the best thing for your chickens is pasture. Free ranged to feed as nature intended on insects and vegetation of their choosing. Next best is probably garbage. Fresh or composted, table scraps and peelings provide a lot of nutrition combine with commercial feed.
OT: Granby apple orchards brings back a lot of memories.
Ol' George, in the thriving metropolis of "Newton Junction, NH," center of the universe.
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> Hello,
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> I am brand new to the chicken world, but it seems the world of nutrition is following me! I'm an avid dog lover and I only feed my dogs a raw, species appropriate diet.
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> Which brings me to: before I even buy my very first piece of fencing or think about building a coop... what is the best diet for chickens anyhow?
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> Thank you very much, this group is very interesting and informative!
> Jenn C
> Granby, MA
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