You may have heard the term “chicken scratch” well before you considered raising your own chickens. The term goes way back, as they say, and it’s for this reason that is has made it into our common vernacular. The reason it is called scratch is that chickens love it so much they frantically scratch the…
Simply put, omega-3 eggs are eggs rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Let us emphasize “rich” in Omega-3. All eggs have Omega-3 of approximately 50mg. Many eggs offered in the store that boast “Omega-3” have about 100mg which is better. But, eggs rich in Omega-3 can have up to six times the amount of omega-3 than…
It’s as simple as it sounds. Corn-Free Chicken Feed is feed produced without corn. Instead of corn, this chicken feed is produced with wheat, peas, canola meal, milo, limestone, barley, sun-dried alfalfa, Redmond conditioner, kelp, diatomaceous earth, and other key ingredients. There are growing concerns about corn being a more common allergy than people think.…
The primary reason our customers purchase organic chicken feed is because they look forward to having their hens produce organic eggs for their families. Hens that eat organic feed produce organic eggs. And, organic eggs are believed to be healthier because they are free of chemicals, pesticides and other non-natural goodies. Think about the following…
One of the easiest ways to promote organic is to buy organic. Of course, organically produced and certified food (including organic chicken feed) is more expensive. Ironically, the process of getting certified and maintaining the certification is one of the largest drivers of cost (rather than the organic methods). Basically, we’re paying more so that…
There is great detail involved in outlining “prohibited substances” and how substances may be used. Synthetic Substances, for example, are prohibited substances but some are allowed for certain functions on an organic farm. All of these details (allowed and prohibited) are provided by the National Organic Program and the most up to date list can…
According my old college dictionary (good old Webster’s 9th New Collegiate Edition), organic is: of, relating to, or derived from living organisms relating to, yielding, dealing in, or involving the use of food produced with the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin without the employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants,…
The primary benefit of feeding your chickens soy-free chicken feed is that the eggs they produce (and that you eat) are less likely to contain allergens and elevated hormone levels associated with soy. The dangers of over consumption of soy are becoming more widely recognized. Historically, people have considered soy a good source of protein.…
Feeding your hens a diet rich in Omega-3 Fatty acids is the only way to get eggs rich in Omega-3. There are omega-3 supplements specifically formulated for chickens. Organic flaxseed is a great way to supplement their diet with Omega-3. Also, supplementing with Canola Oil, fish meal or marine microalgae is important to balance the…
Chickens can eat almost anything that you serve on your family’s table. By sharing your table scraps, you reduce the amount of waste headed for the landfill and you provide a more nutritious and varied diet for your flock. Feeding your flock table scraps also reduces the amount of store-bought feed they need, which is…