Adding water to chicken layer feed daily is this ok?

My Very First 6 Chickens said:

Fantastic. I will start this practice tomorrow. Thanks for the clarification about the lid! imagine!!??

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U_Stormcrow said:

Kahm.

Look it up. Probably what you are seeing. It can colonize quite rapidly. Safe. Arguably beneficial, in that other, less beneficial things have a hard time colonizing where the kahm yeast is already established.

I'm on my tablet, or I'd link pictures. It's not attractive. But not dangerous.

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rosemarythyme said:

I don't have to imagine, there's been a few stories shared on here about exploding fermented feed.

If you're worried about flies, a layer of cheesecloth or a linen towel can be safely placed over the feed jar/bucket, as that still allows it to breathe.

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My Very First 6 Chickens said:

U_Storm is a walking ency

RMT, where is the best place to store this lovely brew?

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My Very First 6 Chickens said:

U_storm is a walking encyclopedia!

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My Very First 6 Chickens said:

RMT, where is the best place to store this lovely brew?

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janiedoe said:

I do this during the summer using crumble feed and cold water. I offer it once a day, every 3rd day I add a probiotics and electrolytes to the mix.
I like the all in one electrolytes & probiotics by Rooster Booster.
I leave it out for about 2 hours. It is too hot here to leave it for very long because it sours.
You should make sure that they have access to grit at all times.
Mine love the Brown's Encore grit. ( It smells like licorice. )
For my rooster that has a broken upper beak, I add a little grit into the mix. I feed him once a day by himself, otherwise he let's the hens have it all. I'm planning to grind a little off his bottom beak when I trim his spurs. I think it will help him a little.

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Hip Hillbilly Farm said:

Which one, please? Is it this one?

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rosemarythyme said:

Amount of water varies greatly with different feeds and with your climate/temps. For me, about 1" of water over is about right.

Best to not close the container. If you put on a lid, I'd just rest it on top, do not press on it at all. Otherwise build up of gas inside can cause an explosion.

I don't stir it once I make it. I also don't want very long to start using it, like 24 hrs is enough for me.

I don't strain. My goal is to add exactly as much water as needed to make a thick oatmeal like consistency. IMO the goal should be zero waste. Backslop any feed/fluid left at the bottom when you're ready to make a new batch.

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BrooksHatlen said:

That may be fine - I really don't know.

I use THIS as chicks. And THIS as adults.

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My Very First 6 Chickens said:

My gals wont touch either of those since day 1! Same brands too.

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