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Permalink Reply by Nicole Gramlich on March 12, 2013 at 4:23pm

1) Non-Organic feed, Organic leftovers ;)

2) Onate Layer 15% during laying, 22% during molt, alongside any leftovers we feed them (we're vegetarians and eat organic, so they benefit).  During the growing season, they get greens from the garden as well.

3) About 18 bucks for a 50 pound bag and with 4 hens we go through 50 pounds in about a month.

4) Around 8 miles from my house, less than 7-8 minutes.

5) 4.  We use Farmer's Feed in Los Ranchos and the guy there is great, it's a small local store selling local feed (Onate is made here in ABQ) so we really keep down the costs of shipping and also support local all the way.

6) Wish list... longer hours.  Chickens aren't hard to keep and are a joy to have - there isn't a whole lot necessary to keep them happy and healthy. 

Permalink Reply by Michael Mull on March 12, 2013 at 4:54pm

Nicole,

Thank you soo much for you response! I know its a lot to ask for, however, I appreciate your time and willingness to offer. 

My added question is: If feed stores offered delivery service would you consider it at a small fee or  for free? And if for a small fee, how much would you consider to be fair? 

Thank you,

Michael

Permalink Reply by douglas binder on March 12, 2013 at 4:32pm

Michael, there is a highly rigorous application procedure involved with membership in this group, so you should indeed consider yourself lucky to be a part of it.  I had to bribe my way in, but that's the way things work in the elite world of backyard chicken farming.  

I get my feed from Clark's Pet Emporium, and it is simply a very marked up 40 or 50 pound bag of Onate Layer feed, 16% crumble.  Not sure how much I spend per month--way more than a dozen eggs cost though.  It is close by my house, so not a lot of investment with regards to time and gas money.   

Permalink Reply by Michael Mull on March 13, 2013 at 4:56pm

Thank you for the reply Doug.

Permalink Reply by Victoria Love on March 12, 2013 at 6:21pm

#1:   What type of feed do you feed your chickens (Organic or Non-organic)?

organic

#2:   What brand?

nature smart by cargill in Minneapolis

#3:   How much do you usually spend on your feed of choice and how many pounds do you purchase at        

        once? 

$28/40 lb x 6 (works out to an average of apx $3.50 dz year round)

#4    How far do you drive to get your feed of choice (approx. mileage and time)? 

16 mi rt/30 min

#5    What would you rate your local feed store (1-5/ 5 being the highest)? 

my local store about a 3 the one I drive to for og feed 4

#6    What would be on your "wish list", that feed stores don't offer in your area?

a feed store in my area with og feed

#7    If delivery service was available would you consider it for a small fee?

probably not unless it was very reasonable

Permalink Reply by Michael Mull on March 13, 2013 at 4:55pm

Your awesome! Thanks for the follow up. Where do you live, if you don't mind me asking? This in reference to a feed store being closer to you.

Permalink Reply by Whitney Buchanan on March 12, 2013 at 6:34pm

1) non organic
2) Ag-Land hen scratch; Layena lay crumbles (Purina), oyster shell
3) I buy 3 50lb bags of each, I couldn't tell you the cost. 1 Oyster shell lasts years
4) Feed store on Rio Bravo, about 7 miles or 10 minutes from home
5) 4
6) nothing
7) not unless it was pizza

Permalink Reply by Michael Mull on March 13, 2013 at 4:56pm

Thanks Whitney!