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Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2016 8:33 am
I buy feed from Jones' mill, they have pork protein in it. I also supplement with soaked cat or dog kibble every now and then, it's very easy and the chickens love it.
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Thanks LongCrow I will look into the pork meal.LongCrow wrote:QR_BBPOST I worked at a feed mill a few years back and they used pork meal in most dairy supplements. It should be fairly available in bulk. It is produced in Rothsay. Here is a detail link.
http://www.rothsay.ca/products/protein_meals/pork_meal/
Another option is bloodmeal also used in supplements. Higher in protein but can be really messy while handling.
Food for thought.
Thanks Robbie I will contact Jones' Mill.Robbie wrote:QR_BBPOST I buy feed from Jones' mill, they have pork protein in it. I also supplement with soaked cat or dog kibble every now and then, it's very easy and the chickens love it.
I do give meat once in awhile to my birds, but looking for a more convenient and easier method to give them animal protein, especially for my quail. Something I can just put in their feeder when I fill it up every couple days. Plus the coturnix quail can be violent enough, males fighting, pick at each others eyes, can be very rough on females breeding. I don't need for them to get the "taste of meat" lol.Maximus wrote:QR_BBPOST Why don't you just give them raw meat? It's gotta be better than dehydrated, cooked,
Turned into meal and supplemented wth soy to increase the protein back up.
My crew gets raw meat. I know most don't like the idea but really if you're feeding meat why not give it in its natural nutrient beneficial form?
Just my thoughts.