Let's All Keep Chickens! by Dalia Monterroso

Author:Dalia Monterroso
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: eggs;poultry;coop;homestead;what to feed;brooder;heat lamp;starting;healthy;breed;organic;layer;feeders;how to;bedding;hen;rooster;nest box;first time;veterinarian;advice;reference;temperature;fence
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2023-02-27T00:00:00+00:00

The first tier is chicken feed that is appropriate for the age of your flock. It’s the largest segment since it’s the foundation of their diet.

The second tier is healthy kitchen scraps. Focus on vegetables (leafy greens are best) and low-sugar fruit. I know they aren’t necessarily leftovers, but you can also add sprouts to this level; we’ll learn how to grow those later in this chapter.

The top tier is healthy treats. This is where purchased items such as mealworms, grubs, and scratch grains (a combination of grains but not a complete feed) fall. Homemade treats will also fall here, as well as proteins and higher-calorie scraps like scrambled eggs, whole milk yogurt, leftover corn, and shrimp tails.

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