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My chickens get all they need from my compost pile, not some fancy feed bag.
People act like special chicken food is a must, but my girls are healthier on old lettuce and apple cores (it's true, I've seen it). Saving that cash every month feels pretty good too.
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jackson.sarah5m ago
Yeah, the behavior thing is key. I toss my coffee grounds and eggshells in the pile, and the chickens go nuts digging for worms. Like @river182 said, it keeps them busy and stops feather pecking. I even throw in whole corn cobs sometimes, and they work on them for hours. Saves on feed and vet bills from boredom issues.
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river1821h ago
You know, what really gets me is how everyone misses the behavior part. Tossing kitchen scraps into a pile lets chickens act like chickens. They scratch, they dig, they hunt for bugs. A feed bag in a trough just makes them stand there and peck at each other out of boredom. It's not just about the food itself, it's about letting them do their natural thing.
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