Homemade Chicken Feed Recipe

Wondering how to make chicken feed at home? This homemade chicken feed recipe provides a balanced diet for egg-laying or meat hens. If you’re looking for an organic chicken feed recipe, simply ensure all ingredients are organic. Increase the amount of corn and sunflower seeds during the winter time, adding more for colder climates. These high-calorie foods provide energy for raising body temperature. Be sure to use the entire batch within four weeks of making.

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3 parts soft white wheat
3 parts red winter wheat
2 parts dried corn (3 to 4 parts in the winter)
1 part sunflower seeds (2 parts in winter)
1 part sesame seeds
1 part hulled barley
1 part split peas
1 part lentils
1 part quinoa
1 part millet
1 part kamut or ancient grains
1 part oat groats
1 part amaranth seeds
1 part aragonite (calcium)
1/2 part flax seeds
1/2 part seaweed flakes

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