WHY Layer Feed Isn’t Made for Backyard Chickens!

Описание: Layer feed might be the bag you see everywhere for laying hens — but it wasn’t designed with backyard chickens in mind. In this video I’ll explain why 16% layer feed is just the bare minimum, and why all-flock with free-choice calcium can be a healthier choice for your birds long-term.

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Study links:
Dynamics of Growth and Egg Traits in Three Dietary Balanced Protein Scenarios Applied for Laying Hens
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

Effect of Dietary protein and Added Fat Levels on Performance of Young Laying Hens:
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Positive and Negative Impacts of Dietary Protein Levels in Laying Hens
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00:00 – Why Layer Feed Isn’t Best for Backyard Chickens
00:30 – History of Layer Feed Explained
00:53 – Calcium in Chicken Feed (and Why It Was Added)
01:49 – Layer Feed Protein: Why 16% Isn’t Enough
02:42 – All-Flock Chicken Feed: 18–20% Protein Benefits
03:26 – Is High Protein Chicken Feed Safe?
03:57 – Oyster Shell vs Layer Feed Calcium
04:31 – Commercial Egg Farms vs Backyard Chickens
05:09 – How I Feed My Backyard Chickens
06:52 – Chicken Salad Bar in the Run (Forage Mix Setup)
07:50 – Greens and Variety for Better Chicken Nutrition
08:10 – Funny Rooster Bloopers (Cooper Interrupts)
09:28 – Supporting the Channel + Thank You

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