There are several benefits to providing your chicken with fermented poultry feed. However, it takes you some effort to ferment the feed. As a result you may be left wondering if the process is worth it.
Well, in this article we compare the pros and cons associated with fermenting poultry feed. Moreover, we consider poultry feed fermentation as a DIY thing. As far as we are aware, no animal feed manufacturers or vendors ferment poultry feed. However, we could be wrong.
Fermented poultry feed
In a previous article, we discussed fermented poultry feed and provided an overview of the process, and the benefits accrued. Additionally, below is a demo touching on the basics of the process.
Of course, as you already know, fermentation is a tried and true food preparation method. It has been used for thousands of years to make foods such as yoghurts.
Pros and cons of fermented poultry feed
Just to reiterate, we think that fermenting poultry feed is largely a DIY thing. As a result, it is not economically feasible to ferment large feed amounts. That is, as far as we are aware.
Anyways, it is in this frame of mind that we consider the pros and cons of fermenting poultry feed. Nonetheless, we hope that this overview nonetheless helps you determine whether the process is worth the hustle.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Increases feed mass | Fermenting requires regular monitoring. Missed monitoring can result to feed rot and loss. |
| Softens poultry feed | Impractical for large feed amounts. DIY can only ferment small amounts |
| Makes nutrients readily digestible | Requires manure feed replenishment. Incompatible with automated feed delivery |
| Improves chicken health and productivity | |
| Significantly reduces feed cost | |
What do you think? Is fermenting poultry feed worth the effort? Let us know in the comments section below.