I am one of those long time chicken owners that noticed something’s not right this year with egg production. Finally ran out of my tractor supply chicken feed and need to get something. What brands should I avoid? Also I’ve heard people using goat feed with success but wondering what your thoughts are?
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I heard Tractor Supply brand is the one to avoid and anything Purina
A lady I know from church who raises chickens with her homeschooled kids says the same thing regarding Tractor Supply and Purina products. She noticed her chickens were laying less eggs - sometimes zero - about 6 months ago.
She sent an email to Tractor Supply and got no response save for an automated answer claiming they were looking into the matter. I'll see her in about an hour and ask if there is more input and what she now uses to feed her hens.
Yeah everyone should start emailing TSC and Purina and giving them bad reviews about it. People near me have been going to Family Farm and Home instead for feed.
Yep, we switched to family farm and home-- kalmbach feeds -henhouse reserve also they make a crumble that is cheaper. Hens started laying again after only a few days on it. It is about 21 dollars for a 30 lb bag. But we found a local feed store [amish] and we get the 50 lb bag there for 30 bucks. The wife also started feeding rice and beans or warm oatmeal a couple times a week