06/01/2026
One question we get pretty often is: What do you feed your birds?
For our flock, we use Red Chain 18% Super Chick as a free-choice feed for birds of all ages. Since we keep a mixed flock with chicks, growing birds, laying hens, and roosters, we like having a single high-protein, unmedicated feed that works for everyone. As a bonus they are also local!
Because it isn't a traditional layer feed, we also offer crushed oyster shell free-choice so our laying hens can get the extra calcium they need while the rest of the flock simply ignores it.
Every flock is different, and feed is one of those topics where everyone has their own preferences and reasons behind them.
So now we're curious:
🥚 What feed do you use for your chickens?
🐓 Do you feed different rations for different ages, or keep everyone on the same feed?
🌱 Any supplements or flock favorites you swear by?
Drop your setup in the comments—we're always interested in hearing what works for other poultry keepers!
