At 17%, this feed falls within established parameters for commercial lay feed. Chickens are not obligate carnivores so can survive on a vegetarian diet – in fact, there are people who pay extra for eggs from hens fed a vegetarian diet! (Why I have no idea, but they do.)
The two main ingredients are byproducts. It has a lot of vitamins/supplements, including even probiotics. I wouldn’t feed it, but I wouldn’t feed any commercial feed. J
It doesn’t say if the =grain products= or =plant protein products= include corn or soy if that is important to you. It does not state anything is organic. Does the package say anywhere that it does not contain any GMO ingredients? (Because if not, you can’t count on it, even if someone is telling you that.)
What is YOUR goal in feeding your hens? What are you currently feeding, why are you looking at other feeds, what about this feed appealed to you?
Once you know your goals, you can start comparing feeds to your goals, see how they stack up. That should help you decide what you want to feed.
JMO,
Jean and the Happy Hens
From: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pat & Valerie
Would something like dried meal worms work? Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Valerie in Va.
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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