Hey everyone! 👋
If you’re looking for an alternative to store-bought feed, making your own homemade chicken feed can be a great way to control ingredients, save money, and boost your flock’s health! But it’s important to get the right balance of protein, vitamins, and minerals for strong, happy hens.
🐔 Key Nutrients for Balanced Feed
✅ Protein (16-20%) – Supports egg production & feather growth
- Sources: Soybean meal, fish meal, black soldier fly larvae, sunflower seeds
✅ Carbs & Energy Sources – Keep hens active & warm
- Sources: Corn, wheat, barley, oats
✅ Calcium (3-4%) – Essential for strong eggshells
- Sources: Crushed eggshells, oyster shell, limestone
✅ Omega-3s & Healthy Fats – Improve egg yolk quality
- Sources: Flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, fish meal
✅ Essential Vitamins & Minerals – Support immunity & overall health
- Sources: Kelp meal, brewer’s yeast, dried seaweed
🥚 Basic Homemade Chicken Feed Recipe (Per 50 lbs of feed)
🐓 20 lbs Wheat (energy source)
🐓 10 lbs Corn (carbs & warmth)
🐓 10 lbs Oats or Barley (fiber & digestion support)
🐓 5 lbs Soybean Meal or Fish Meal (protein boost)
🐓 3 lbs Sunflower Seeds (healthy fats & protein)
🐓 1 lb Flaxseed (Omega-3 for rich egg yolks)
🐓 ½ lb Kelp Meal (vitamins & minerals)
🐓 ½ lb Brewer’s Yeast (B vitamins for immunity)
🐓 Oyster Shell (offered separately for calcium needs)
Mix all ingredients well and store in a cool, dry place. 🏡
🔥 Bonus Additions
🍏 Apple Cider Vinegar in Water – Boosts gut health & immunity
🌿 Herbs like oregano, thyme, and garlic – Natural parasite prevention
🦟 Black Soldier Fly Larvae or Mealworms – Extra protein for molting & winter
💬 Have You Tried Making Your Own Chicken Feed?
🐔 What’s worked best for your flock?
🥚 Have you noticed a difference in egg quality?
📸 Drop your recipes & results below! 👇🐓🥣
