Natural chicken feed

Discover 18 DIY chicken feed ideas to boost egg nutrition without store-bought feed. These natural, homemade recipes offer essential nutrients to keep your backyard chickens healthy and producing nutrient-rich eggs. Save this pin for later and try these feed ideas! Click to learn more.

Your hens are going to LOVE this homemade, non-GMO trail mix chicken feed recipe:

If you have a large flock, non-GMO chicken layer feed can cost a pretty penny. Here's how to make your own 16% protein feed.

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With the price of feed constantly rising, check out my tips and tricks with "How to Feed Chickens without Buying Feed"! #feedchickensforfree

Internal parasites and worms can cause unhealthy chickens. Instead of using unnatural chemicals here are some natural dewormers for chickens.

Want to give organic chicken feed to your flock, but can't afford it right now? Making your own is a snap. This article will show you how.

Have you thought about supplementing your chicken feed with plants around your garden? Here are the top 10 plants to grow for chicken feed.

What do baby chickens eat naturally? Know where to buy bulk chicken feed near you.

Homemade Chicken Layer Feed | Fresh Eggs Daily®

Fermented chicken feed is not new, but I am surprised by how few farmers do it. Read on to find out how to do it and why you should be. I promise it's easy!

As the price of eggs skyrockets everyone is starting backyard chicken flocks. Many people have found this year that commercial feed had drastically reduced their chickens laying, in many cases chickens have stopped producing entirely. One great solution for this is to make your own chicken feed. Making your own chicken feed is not as difficult as it may seem. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a healthy and balanced feed that will keep your chickens happy and healthy. In this…

In the last post, I covered why it’s important to create a closed-loop system for yourself and your animals. In this post, I’m going to get into the specifics of how to grow chicken feed so you never have to worry about shortages or what’s in you or your flock’s diet. This section will specifically… Read More »How to Grow Chicken Feed for Your Homestead Flock

While we often think of herbs in terms of cooking, they’re also an excellent tool for keeping your flock healthy. Amy Fewell shares tips and specific herb information to help you heal wounds and protect your chickens. Holistic Living We started our homesteading adventure in 2010 when our son was diagnosed with childhood asthma. Herbalism …

Worms in your chickens? Try these natural remedies to get your flock healthy again.

I know... keeping records takes the fun out of it all, right? Perhaps a bit, but having a record of your layers really isn't too difficult a...

This is an easy, fast and simple 5 ingredient recipe for chicken feed!

I’ve been reading about chicken nutrition for a long time, in my reading I came across fermentation of feed. Since I know how healthy fermented foods are for humans, I decided to give ferment…

As a backyard chicken enthusiast, I know how crucial it is to provide our feathered friends with the best nourishment.