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5 Tips on how to save money on chicken feed.
Have you ever looked at your chickens and wondered, “where is all the $%$#@ feed going?” There was a time that I thought my chickens were re-incarnated teenagers that were ready to eat me out of house and home. I have over one hundred chickens - that’s a lot of little chicken mouths to feed! I figured out a few ways to help save on my feed bill and thought I would share some insight to what I have learned over the years.
I use New Country Organics soy-free feed for my chickens. And let’s face it, organic feed isn’t cheap. However, I’m willing to pay a little extra knowing that my chickens are receiving a feed that’s free of any pesticides or chemicals. No matter what feed that you use, the tips should help reduce your feed waste and save you a little on your feed bill.
(We go through a lot of feed at CityChick HQ!)
I have written this for the adult, average laying hen. You’ll need to make adjustments to this for chicks, or bantam size hens. Also, consider the time of year. Chickens will typically eat less in the Summer and more in the Winter months.
#1. Measure out your feed. Typically, an adult hen will need about 1/4 lb (or a 1/2 cup) of feed a day. I like to err on the side of caution and tell people one cup of feed per chicken per day. So if you have three hens, that would be three cups of feed per day.
If your chickens are anything like mine, they’ll knock some feed out on the ground and won’t touch it. It’s important to make sure that if you have a larger flock to use a few different feeders. Some hens may be lower on the pecking order and not have access to the feed due to some bullies.
I take the lazy way out and fill up my feeders. I do this knowing that I’ll spend extra on the feed bill every month.
#2. Consider ditching the hanging feeder. I used the good old standby hanging feeder for years. I would walk out to the coop every day and see all the feed strewn on the ground. I would shake my fist in the air and mutter something like, “Silly, picky chickens...don’t you know how much I spent on that organic feed?” Ok - there may have been some profanity in there but this is a family blog.... I switched over to the Rugged Ranch feeders in all of my coops and I noticed a sharp decrease in the amount of feed wasted right away. What I love is that this style of feeder makes it almost impossible for other critters like mice, chipmunks, or wild birds to have access to the feed.
Tip: If you switch to this style of feeder, consider adding one or two more depending on how many chickens you have. Only one chicken at a time has access to the feed inside the feeder. Having a backup feeder will allow the hens that are lower on the pecking order to have access to the feed. There are also lots of plans out there for DIY feeders on the interwebs.
#3. Consider switching to a trap door feeder. I have to admit - I don’t have any of these feeders at CityChick HQ. I have friends who use this style of feeder and swear by them. I was at a friends farm and watched as the chickens step on the lever, and the top door opens allowing access to the feed. Its fun to watch and you’ll keep critters out of your feed as well.
#4. Try pulling up the feeders at night. If you use a hanging feeder, try pulling them in at night. Again, the local critters might be attracted to the feeder and will be more likely to snack when the chickens aren’t out. Place the feeder inside a garage or shed inside a small steel trash can with a bungee cord around it. You’d be surprised how easy a raccoon can pull off a lid.
#5. Supplement with table scraps. No food was wasted in my grandparents home. Table scraps either went to the dogs or to the chickens. I saved this one for last because you shouldn’t overdo the scraps. Chickens have certain dietary needs that should be met with a well-balanced feed. Always remember the 90/10 rule. Chickens should receive 90% of their dietary food intake from their feed. The other 10% can be from treats like Grubblies or table scraps.
(Princess Lay-uh loves her Grubblies!)
Do you have any feed saving techniques that you’d like to share? Please send them to [email protected]. I would love to hear them! Thanks for reading and happy feeding!!
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