All those ingredients are fine - I would avoid the soy protein and just use black oil sunflower seeds. You can use about half of that volume of food that you feed them if you merely let it soak in water overnight at least. If you let it go longer like 18 hours, it will tend to start fermenting the grains which is a really beneficial asset to the food by making it more digestible for them. I generally have three 5gallon buckets that I scoop a portion of grain into and then let it soak with water. I pour it through a screen into a fourth bucket where I’ve removed most of the bucket lids center so that the ring of the lid holds the screen on the bucket. This way I can strain out the water. Don’t toss out that water because that water is full of nutrients as well and it’s like the sour dough bread starter to ferment your grains.
I'm curious as too how i can use the water. i do the same fermenting process for my chickens and i usually throw out the water out. It'd be neat if i can put it to some use.
@@pajamaninja2157 Just rerun that water back into your grain buckets rather than starting them with fresh water. It will take less time to begin fermentation. You can use this to lessen the time for soaking the grains.
Agreed! Soy transfer to the eggs messes with our hormones! I fermented winter wheat for my chickens. It turned into good summer beer for some happy hens!
Thats the problem with chicken owners. Chickens just need where to pick. Not need to much feed. Chickens are not friend of fat. Fat make so manny conditions sprout. Water belly, egg obstruction, low fertility. Just one time feed. And let them free and they do alone for what they need. And you save a lot of money.
Substitute soy for insects from a composter, preferably Black soldier flies for their high calcium, wide range of diet, and easy care/propagation/harvest.
@@queilayenner1280 I dont know just keep on scearhcing on google but something even better that I do right now is I feed them meat scraps from the local burtcher
I purchased cracked corn, black oil sunflower seeds, oyster shells and oats. My chickens wont touch any of it. I finally gave in and gave them lettuce, cooked eggs, diced ham, broccoli. They chow that stuff.. i give them meal worms too.. i have 8 chickens and i get 6-7 eggs every day! Im new at this, so please give me tips.
My hens quit eating corn when it all became GMO full of pesticide. It used to be their favorite part of their scratch grains. My hens have never liked oats or wheat. Maybe the husk on the oats is too thick? They will eat whole barley, which looks very similar. If your hens aren't used to eating dry grains, try sprouting the grains (look up how-to on RUclips). That will stretch the food dollar and be more nutritious anyway. You need a whole grain that isn't cooked (no cracked corn, no rolled oats). Barley sprouts well
Sooooo interestingly enough, I know that's going to sound really weird, But if there are any local breweries, You could probably buy their used up brewing hops off them for damn near nothing, And they're very high in protein and other essential minerals for chickens..... Just something fun I found out ❤
Awesome sauce loved it its dummy proof because im very new to the chicken life and I've been trying to find 1 that I could understand and their all so complicated and I finally came across yours thank you
Everybodys complaining about soy meal without realizing a lot of commercial feeds use poultry meal... regardless black oil sunflower seeds would be better
Some areas have a hard time getting better proteins. In our area here in Kentucky we don’t have access to non gmo and organic grains. We will be swapping the soy for raw milk once our cow is fresh.
Every single food source domesticated by humans is genetically modified, chickens themselves are genetically modified from the Red Junglefowl, what really matters is whats in the food and how its processed. Be smart with what you eat or feed and it doesnt have to matter on GMO or whatnot
I actually use 50 lbs cracked corn 50lbs oats 50lbswheat and pint of mallasus sometimes I add old dry bread but but only homemade without yeast as yeast isn’t good for them
Can I ask why cracked corn vs whole corn? Whole corn retains more oils and nutrients then cracked, but I notice a lot of people feed cracked instead. Unsure if there is something I missed or if perhaps not so many people have thought about cracked corn loosing those nutrients vs whole corn.
I decided to feed cracked corn because its easier for the chickens to eat. I've seen chickens that will leave the whole corn alone. I'm sure if you soaked it long enough, they'd eat it though.
Raw or dry Soy bean you mean? Yes, Beans contain a compound called phytohaemagglutinin, which is highly toxic to chickens. But roasted or well cooked bean is good for chicken.
The complaints about Soy and GMOs come from a good place but literally everything cultivated by humans has been genetically modified, its absolutely insane but a good example is the Banana or the Mustard Plant. But i'd imagine for chickens there is a better option than soy but if thats all you have Soy should be fine, its been a staple in several cultures for thousands of years and hasnt caused any problems, dont fall for the fear mongering about GMO and Soy, if you sre truly concerned you should look into how your food is made and processed, how exactly was it genetically modified. Thats what really helps ❤ ❤ ❤ wonderful video and cute chickens!
Great point of view! I’m there with you. Not everyone has the ability to feed organic or non gmo. I’m not worried about gmos myself, as I am worried about the things that are sprayed on our food. That’s why we grow a big garden and grow our own soy and corn for our pigs/chickens that hasn’t been sprayed.
@ThePasturedHomestead that's absolutely true, there are a lot of deregulated pesticides that have issues that aren't well known. Wonderful to grow your own stuff and avoid that can of worms!
Please do some research into soy. There are other alternatives for protein other than soy. For humans, too much soy can be very detrimental. For women. It can affect their fertility and hormones negatively and for men it affects testosterone negatively. If you're giving your chicken soy that means it's getting into their eggs which y'all are eating so it's getting in your body as well.
This was debunked, soy contains a plant estrogen which is only called phytoestrogen because the chemical structure is similar to estrogen, in reality if plant estrogen affected humans then cow milk would be significantly worse since its an actual animal product and not just a plant compound that is only just *similar* to estrogen. Soy has been the stape diet for eastern cultures for thousands of years and i'm sure they dont have any fertility problems 😂 just look into what you eat seriously and dont read quack pseudoscience
U forget the laying pellets, protein pellets, sunflower seeds and much more u could just have bought a gamecock mix instead it has everything in it a chicken needs as dar as feed goes
Is this measured by weight, volume, or does it not matter? I bought 50lbs bags of each of these ingredients and wondered if i could just mix them together by weight since they are all 50lbs, cutting the soy bean into 3 batches of course?
Saw a guy feed his chickens beans and pasta and they showed major improvements in demeanor, healthier feathers and egg production
...and oyster shells
Say that today too
He is Lead farmer. I just watched it😊😊😊
Yea ill be doing that when mine get older, would you rather eat cold hard grain or warm pasta ?
That chicken: 🇮🇹 🤵🧔"you talkin to me"
All those ingredients are fine - I would avoid the soy protein and just use black oil sunflower seeds. You can use about half of that volume of food that you feed them if you merely let it soak in water overnight at least. If you let it go longer like 18 hours, it will tend to start fermenting the grains which is a really beneficial asset to the food by making it more digestible for them. I generally have three 5gallon buckets that I scoop a portion of grain into and then let it soak with water. I pour it through a screen into a fourth bucket where I’ve removed most of the bucket lids center so that the ring of the lid holds the screen on the bucket. This way I can strain out the water. Don’t toss out that water because that water is full of nutrients as well and it’s like the sour dough bread starter to ferment your grains.
I'm curious as too how i can use the water. i do the same fermenting process for my chickens and i usually throw out the water out. It'd be neat if i can put it to some use.
@@pajamaninja2157
Just rerun that water back into your grain buckets rather than starting them with fresh water. It will take less time to begin fermentation. You can use this to lessen the time for soaking the grains.
@@jeremiahyeo5863 oh neat.
I like your answer
Agreed! Soy transfer to the eggs messes with our hormones! I fermented winter wheat for my chickens. It turned into good summer beer for some happy hens!
Thats the problem with chicken owners. Chickens just need where to pick. Not need to much feed. Chickens are not friend of fat. Fat make so manny conditions sprout. Water belly, egg obstruction, low fertility. Just one time feed. And let them free and they do alone for what they need. And you save a lot of money.
Substitute soy for insects from a composter, preferably Black soldier flies for their high calcium, wide range of diet, and easy care/propagation/harvest.
I love it! Thank you 😊
Use 20 % peas and 10% fish meal instead of soy
When can I buy fish meal like to create my own feed like in this video?. And not using soybeans.
@@queilayenner1280 I dont know just keep on scearhcing on google but something even better that I do right now is I feed them meat scraps from the local burtcher
I purchased cracked corn, black oil sunflower seeds, oyster shells and oats. My chickens wont touch any of it. I finally gave in and gave them lettuce, cooked eggs, diced ham, broccoli. They chow that stuff.. i give them meal worms too.. i have 8 chickens and i get 6-7 eggs every day! Im new at this, so please give me tips.
My hens quit eating corn when it all became GMO full of pesticide. It used to be their favorite part of their scratch grains.
My hens have never liked oats or wheat. Maybe the husk on the oats is too thick? They will eat whole barley, which looks very similar.
If your hens aren't used to eating dry grains, try sprouting the grains (look up how-to on RUclips). That will stretch the food dollar and be more nutritious anyway. You need a whole grain that isn't cooked (no cracked corn, no rolled oats). Barley sprouts well
Sooooo interestingly enough, I know that's going to sound really weird, But if there are any local breweries, You could probably buy their used up brewing hops off them for damn near nothing, And they're very high in protein and other essential minerals for chickens..... Just something fun I found out ❤
Beans and pasta. Soak up the water. They’ll be happy and give you lots of eggs. 🎯
🎉
I think your ratio is spot on. Soy is actually good for chickens. It is rich in vitamin c which is crucial for chickens survival.
Awesome sauce loved it its dummy proof because im very new to the chicken life and I've been trying to find 1 that I could understand and their all so complicated and I finally came across yours thank you
Awwww.....they love their chicken-feed! DEE-Lish! 🐔 🌽 😊 ❤
Good except the soy bean meal . I use any other readily available legume.
Which other legume do you use?
I mix my chicken and goat feed in my cement mixer! I get a better mix and it's a lot faster!!
Hulless pumpkin seeds or dried duckweed or azola works too!
Like soy bean they add protein and fat to the feed
Dont breathe that powder dust in dude just looking out for your lungs
no corn though. unless you want to fatten them to eat them. and thebsoy absolutely not. just make your own bugs from a compost, boom, protein!
Seriously you should wear a mask doing that. Save your lungs from all that fine dust
Yes. Lung problems are no joke
Them thar chickenz live a life of luxury.
Everybodys complaining about soy meal without realizing a lot of commercial feeds use poultry meal... regardless black oil sunflower seeds would be better
Some areas have a hard time getting better proteins. In our area here in Kentucky we don’t have access to non gmo and organic grains. We will be swapping the soy for raw milk once our cow is fresh.
Did Jimmy crack the corn or do you not care?
Now I have that song stuck in my head 🪕
I haven't reached the point I'm mixing my own ratio yet, but with how good all those ingredients are when you ferment them I really should do this.
Absolutely! We ferment our feed too!
The corn and soy controlled by the Large Chemical Industry GMO
I wouldn't use it
I understand. What do you like to use instead?
It always I only buy local feed
Every single food source domesticated by humans is genetically modified, chickens themselves are genetically modified from the Red Junglefowl, what really matters is whats in the food and how its processed. Be smart with what you eat or feed and it doesnt have to matter on GMO or whatnot
You had me until the soy bean. I will leave that out and use Black Oil sunflower seed. Thanks
I’ve been wanting to find a substitute. Do you use just as much sunflower seed as I used soybean?
I actually use 50 lbs cracked corn 50lbs oats 50lbswheat and pint of mallasus sometimes I add old dry bread but but only homemade without yeast as yeast isn’t good for them
@@sharonkeefcan you store the feed with the molasses?
You lost me on the soybean meal
Totally understand! What do you like to use instead of soybean meal?
Cornmeal or oatmeal anything but soybean meal
@@LoRdFaRquaad90 there's no protein in that, no?
I agree, but since it's chicken feed, I think it would be fine as long as it is organic.
The whole point in having chickens is to not have chickens fed gmo grains😂
Reminds me of roots the movie with the chicken feed on hand.
Good mix if you can buy local shipping is expensive I grind mine finer so my birds can’t pick and choose as much works for me no more picky ss
I give my chickens oatmeal mixed with red beans or green peas, chilli flakes and dried meal worms. They love it! ❤
Can I ask why cracked corn vs whole corn? Whole corn retains more oils and nutrients then cracked, but I notice a lot of people feed cracked instead. Unsure if there is something I missed or if perhaps not so many people have thought about cracked corn loosing those nutrients vs whole corn.
I decided to feed cracked corn because its easier for the chickens to eat. I've seen chickens that will leave the whole corn alone. I'm sure if you soaked it long enough, they'd eat it though.
Feed whole corn in winter. Longer to digest and more oil. Helps the birds stay warm. Cracked in summer as whole corn raises their body temperature.
@@danit5146 Thank you for that insight. I planned to wean off the corn completely after spring, but now I know.
Is brown rice good for gamefowl?
My husband mixes the different fog foods with an electric cement mixer. Works great.
Nice 👍
I am a new follower of your channel Greetings from Sweden
Greetings!! Welcome to the channel 😊
Never give your chickens soy !!!
Why?
Why please
Raw or dry Soy bean you mean? Yes, Beans contain a compound called phytohaemagglutinin, which is highly toxic to chickens. But roasted or well cooked bean is good for chicken.
That sounds like the ingredients in my breakfast cereal!
Soy definitely looks like it needs a container to rest in while birds eat
How many times do you feed your chickens in a day?
Great thanks 👍
Great job! Almost makes me want to put it in my breakfast❤
That math 😅😂
Lion be like:WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER
Could you make a wee machine where soldier flies eat waste food n then you gather the fly larvae as protein snacks for da chikuns
We do feed soldier flies to our chickens as well 👍
LUV them babies !!
that looks so delicious. i love chicken
No on the Soy!!!
My allergies could never :( haha
This ratio is way low in protein no? I do 2 parts milo, one part soybeanmeal.
IF the corn/soy/wheat was organic then YES!
My chickens refuse to eat the wheat and oats...guess they're snooty 😂
Add some lime for calcium in your feed, a kilo/ 2.32 pound of lime for 100 kg of feed if those feeds are for laying chickens
The sound effect
Thanks
How much is the gross cost of the different types of mix added together?
Question - Did Jimmy crack that corn? 🌽
I don't care, but asking for a friend who does. 😂
Thanks for the chicken feed recipe.
I was going to ask the same question😂 now, i dont care. Lol
Well , if Jimmy cracked corn and nobody care, why did someone write a song about it?
@@teriwalls7269 to let us know that they dont care that Jimmy cracked the corn. And now we know😁
Bro just said a moonshine mash
Where do you buy your grain?
U get more out the feed if u feed out a feeder use a feeder not the ground
What to mixing last to material
What are your thoughts on sunflower 🌻 seeds? My Nana used to add it.
Great stuff! We save our sunflower seeds and grind them up for our chickens!
You forgot the Grubbs.
lol give them a fish, or maybe beef.
Can you feed your layers with it and they still lay eggs
They manage to eat the soya flour?
Thats Good Job Feeding Your Chickens A Nutrious Feed Is A good Thing You will Some Nutrious Eggs To them ❤❤❤
No soy, thank you.
The complaints about Soy and GMOs come from a good place but literally everything cultivated by humans has been genetically modified, its absolutely insane but a good example is the Banana or the Mustard Plant. But i'd imagine for chickens there is a better option than soy but if thats all you have Soy should be fine, its been a staple in several cultures for thousands of years and hasnt caused any problems, dont fall for the fear mongering about GMO and Soy, if you sre truly concerned you should look into how your food is made and processed, how exactly was it genetically modified. Thats what really helps ❤ ❤ ❤ wonderful video and cute chickens!
Great point of view! I’m there with you. Not everyone has the ability to feed organic or non gmo. I’m not worried about gmos myself, as I am worried about the things that are sprayed on our food. That’s why we grow a big garden and grow our own soy and corn for our pigs/chickens that hasn’t been sprayed.
@ThePasturedHomestead that's absolutely true, there are a lot of deregulated pesticides that have issues that aren't well known. Wonderful to grow your own stuff and avoid that can of worms!
Educative thanks
The biggest question is what is the price comparison, compared to a 50lb bag at TSC
Is this feed for layers or broiler
Lose the soybean meal add barley an sunflower seed your hens will throw you eggs lol
I will give this a try 😀
if I mix 100 pawns, how much sunflower seed I have to add
@@chepe7702 1 part is probably enough.
Edit : 1 part for each.
What is egg production per hen?
Why not feeding fry fruit to your chicken😂?
What is the cost ?
Did you grind them before mixing?
No but you can for younger chicks
Where do you get all those products..
good
cement mixer would be better
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welcome antman
Please do some research into soy. There are other alternatives for protein other than soy. For humans, too much soy can be very detrimental. For women. It can affect their fertility and hormones negatively and for men it affects testosterone negatively. If you're giving your chicken soy that means it's getting into their eggs which y'all are eating so it's getting in your body as well.
So can getting the jab!!!
This was debunked, soy contains a plant estrogen which is only called phytoestrogen because the chemical structure is similar to estrogen, in reality if plant estrogen affected humans then cow milk would be significantly worse since its an actual animal product and not just a plant compound that is only just *similar* to estrogen. Soy has been the stape diet for eastern cultures for thousands of years and i'm sure they dont have any fertility problems 😂 just look into what you eat seriously and dont read quack pseudoscience
Where can I buy these things cheap? Google only pulls up the name brand ingredients that cost as much as chicken feed.
You’re local feed mill
what is the protien percentage
30%+
You mentioned only four (4) ingredients but poured in five (5) into the mixture.
What is the fifth ingredient, please?
do you really live in owingsville ky? cause your only 20 minutes from me😂
I wouldn't feed soybeans to anything.
#500 like 👍🏻 I love this idea
You are sure you aren't making Moonshine?
Equal parts?
Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️
The corn, soy and wheat are among the worst GMOs and most commercially produced with glyphosate even when not GMOs too!
We are growing our own non- GMO grains and we arent spraying anything!
Cauliflower leaves
My chickens hate oats lol
When I feed my girls, I just hate the mixing part, my hands small like feed all day!
Instead of soy, I use Boss and flax
No soy here it’s all roundup ready
What do you like using in place of soy?
U forget the laying pellets, protein pellets, sunflower seeds and much more u could just have bought a gamecock mix instead it has everything in it a chicken needs as dar as feed goes
Is this measured by weight, volume, or does it not matter? I bought 50lbs bags of each of these ingredients and wondered if i could just mix them together by weight since they are all 50lbs, cutting the soy bean into 3 batches of course?
Yep you got it! We do it by weight. I’ll usually mix 165ish pounds of feed at a time!
Of course!
how many time do you feed the chickens i want to learn how do you do it i have 4 and.i feed.them.3 times a.day it is good or.bad
We feed 1/3lb of feed per chicken as well as a handful of black soldier fly larvae each morning!
@@ThePasturedHomestead thanks ❤❤❤
No soy, GMO!!
Where did you get it? I've been looking around to find the best place.
We get our grains from a local mill. Hinton Mills
@@ThePasturedHomestead thanks a bunch
My chooks won’t eat the oats!
Gmo
Sadly, yes. Its hard to find alternatives out here.