Stop Wasting Money! Feed Baby Chicks THIS WAY Instead

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@bevdixon9615 Жыл бұрын

I have 25 chicks now from 16 weeks down to 8 weeks. They were all started on Scratch and Peck feed as well. I also ferment and feed mine all kinds of greens. I started with grass and dandelion, then purslane and lambs quarter. I am sure the grass has nutrient value but the soil stuck on the roots starts them out with native pro-biotics native to our property. The three other plants are powerhouses of nutrient value. I have very healthy birds and they have all grown faster that those of others I know.

@tiffanytamboury9548 2 ай бұрын

Looove your videos. Please let me know where to get the retro/vintage eyeglass wear!

@beverlymichael5830 Жыл бұрын

I ferment organic feed for my 18 hens. Fermenting a gallon bucket daily. I feed it on the fourth day. I sit the bucket of feed into morning and afternoon meals. After water is poured off I have about 2/3 bucket of fermented feed. They love it. As baby chicks not interested until they were a little older.

@cindysanford4254 2 ай бұрын

Love your channel. I’m a new chicken owner. I almost spit out my coffee when you mentioned the Chickenlandia Presidential advisor. Love your sense of humor!

@rosa632 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dahlia, thank you sharing will all of us. I’m getting my baby chicks in September and this is what I’m planning on doing. Can I start on day one on feeding fermenting feed or should I should I wait 2-3 days? By the way, your Joy is not only a breath of fresh air, but it’s contagious. ☺️

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You can start on day one but I would also make sure to sprinkle some feed around their brooder so that they can find it very easily. It's super important for them to begin eating right away once they get home. 🥰

@hurricanevolf7165 Жыл бұрын

This came out the SAME day I got my new baby chicks!! You know EXACTLY when I need I a little help. Thank you! Now I have 31 Chickens! Thanks to you they lived a great life so far!!

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@thomasahearn557 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for us also!

@sararamirez4094 11 ай бұрын

Ours are just two weeks old! Would I transition the feed, like still offer dry while I introduce the fermented feed? We are using the Scratch and Peck feed because of your recommendation!!

@hurricanevolf7165 11 ай бұрын

@@sararamirez4094 If it's the same feed you don't need to do dry.

@andreacarroll531 Жыл бұрын

Im hatching chicks in august my first ever ones!!! Im so excited can i use chick crumble

@heatherk8931 Жыл бұрын

🎉 she did say yes to crumble, NOT MEDICATED though. Congratulations on your adventure ❤, I hatched 2 in March as a test with 6 eggs. Both roosters 😮, Then 9 eggs April, 6 hatched, half roosters😂. So a bunch of crowing at the back door 6 a.m. They are so fun and addicting ❤❤🎉

@andreacarroll531 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have 9 hens

@knotqueen2419 Жыл бұрын

Am having great success with fermented chick starter, layer, scratch, etc. Great recommendation Madam President.

@jayrobertson1689 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try this today!!!

@patty9265 Жыл бұрын

My chickens love fermented feed.

@2iceblest 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching us, Dalia!! I, too, use Scratch and Peck mash! I get it from Azure Standard and save money there, too! When winter came, my ferment was not working well so I started adding ACV and that literally speeds the process up to 2 days!! The hens LOVE it!!

@SunshineCountryChickens Жыл бұрын

Great video you do such an amazing job explaining things

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

@sukavuka 3 ай бұрын

My wife got me three chick's, and now im hooked. You seem very knowledgeable and passionate about what you do. So i would like to learn.

@debbierafeedie4306 11 ай бұрын

I have been buying bulk bags of grains (non gmo) of barley, red wheat, quinoa, millet, brown rice and flaxseed. I do a 3 day ferment. The girls love it! It smells so 😋 good! Like a sour dough starter! Some times I am tempted to eat it myself!

@MohammadSaifi 2 ай бұрын

I thank God that i came towards your video my chicks weren't eating the new food i got so after i saw this video i got the idea of mixing it with water and it works! They are eating it so God bless you!

@janeywelch9983 Жыл бұрын

I love all your videos! I do this for my huge flock every day because you have a previous video on it. They really love it! I have to use five gallon buckets and I find that if you put the water in first it mixes so much easier.

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

@barbarataylor954 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for (re-?)covering this. I was having problems trying to make this stuff! At first it seemed to make up OK. For my 40-ish chickens & guineas (all born since April, some full-sized, some bantams, all "teenagers") 1 large jar, when mixed w/equal parts dry food and the water from the jar gave all of them a good amount daily. However, tho I used well-water, I didn't realize not to use medicated chick starter crumbles, tho I also did some using 4 grain scratch, and even some w/single ingredients like whole corn & peas. Those did not work so well. I wanted to ask about smell & what appeared to be mold. When I'd feed the jars that looked & smelled OK, I'd feed the whole jar. Plus I used it more as a supplemental (tho they all went for it first) feeding, along w/pans of chick starter, scratch, & treats of dried mealworms/and/or soldier fly larvae. My last batch, definitely medicated, grew blue-ish mold! Thick, didn't smell so great. So, tossed it! Glad I saw this, so I see things that might be the cause of the problems. Will definitely try it again. One other area of concern is that I'm in NE Florida, and tho I have ac, it's super-hot & humid here, and my kitchen is definitely one of the hottest rms in our home. I'm wondering if this is a major factor? Thanks for all you're doing!

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

Hey there! Yes, the higher temperature will make it ferment faster! So you might just soak it for one day. It should smell fermented and have bubbles. That’s when you know it’s done!

@melodiegasaway3038 11 ай бұрын

I have been fermenting layer crumble 4 my bigger chicks for years now for some reason they refuse to eat it so back to mixing different types of seed for better nutrition

@peggypoe8928 9 ай бұрын

You mentioned sour dough and that immediately came to mind. This is a similar proces to making a sourdough starter. I'm wondering, for the bread bakers out there, (me included,) could we add some sour dough starter to the feed? Would that speed up the fermenting process? Has anyone tried it? I use organic, fresh ground wheat for my sourdough starter and sometimes I have some extra. Why not feed it to the chickens?

@isengajakali 2 ай бұрын

Ì cannot find chicken starter without medication. If I want to make it from scratch, please tell me what are the ingredients? Thank you so much

@stevenlouis1024 11 ай бұрын

Im a new chick owner. Two of which have a slight water belly problem. Not sure if they will survive. I clean their bedding every two days. I check their water feeder two to three times a day. Plus the room temp stays at 78 at all times. Its been two weeks. Today I started to turn off heat lamp and use the natural in direct sunlight. Yesterday Ive noticed two different breeds having watery sac small underneath. Any suggestions

@jeanettecase1687 Жыл бұрын

We have had some warmer than normal days here in Oregon. Would it be helpful or ok to feed the fermented feed cool or cold to help the chickens stay cooler

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

For adult chickens, yes. For baby chicks I would have it at room temp.

@lrg613 Жыл бұрын

I am trying again but the first attempt with Scratch and Peck Starter feed smelled very chemical not sour.

@user-vg3oe5ju6q 11 ай бұрын

Hello, I have 7 LI Reds and they reached egg laying early July and I've been getting a lot of twins, is that normal, about 1 for 5 eggs

@ShortbusMooner 11 ай бұрын

My big girls never liked the fermented feed, but I have 2 new Easter Eggers so I may go ahead and try it with them. If the old ladies see the babies eating it, thry will most likely eat it too, now. They're selfish like that.. ☺🐔❤

@altabecloud6298 Жыл бұрын

Hi Dhalia, have you ever butchered any of your chickens?

@andreacarroll531 Жыл бұрын

Can i ferment layers pellets

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

Yes but do that for laying hens, not baby chicks. ❤️

@andreacarroll531 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@iwona4685 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I just got baby chicks. They are 2 and 3 weeks old. Unfortunately I lost 3 out of 5 and only have 2 left. I'm determined to keep them alive and well. I've been giving them some kefir added to eggs and ACV in water for probiotics. I tried fermenting their crumble (organic from Cluck&Co) but I don't see much fermentation happening... What do you mean some crumbles ferment better than others? I also grind oatmeal, wheat berries, flax and sunflower seeds for them and they love it. Could I ferment that?

@WelcometoChickenlandia Жыл бұрын

I think you could ferment that, yes! Try it and see how it goes. Some processed feeds have ingredients, such as yeast, that affects the fermentation process. The yeast can make the ferment alcoholic!

@maaikenijs301 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I really need your help😢. I have 3 baby silkies, they are 6 weeks and sneezing. No whet noses, very happy and eat good but I can not fix the problem. They live in my shed in a rabbit cage with a heat source. I have ordered some medicine, it's like a peppermint and herb smell and should help but it does not. Is there any way to come in contact with you? I live in the Netherlands. Hope you can help. ❤ Love Maaike 🐥🐤🐔🐓

@debrahaley1235 2 ай бұрын

I've used Elderberry Syrup and it worked very well for my chicken. Resolved the respiratory issue in about 24 hours.

@stevenhard3961 2 ай бұрын

No disrespect intended! I can just visualize a bunch of drunk chickens stumbling around the yard.

@annettemastenchickenlove Жыл бұрын

Can starter feed be given to laying hens?

@latina1700 11 ай бұрын

You can but it doesn’t have the adequate amount of calcium and it may be too high in protein depending on breed. Mine are very active and proficient layers ( everyday if not every other day) and so I give them feed with a bit of higher protein to help with the laying. But their not overweight by any means. So if you give them starter you need to make sure that the calcium is right and that it’s not too much protein for your laying breeds. Someone else might disagree with me but I’ve been told I can do this as long as I put calcium for them to be able to get as they need.

@latina1700 11 ай бұрын

I would at least go for grower feed rather than starter. Any particular reason why you don’t want to feed layered feed?