Provide Forage and Supplemental Feed
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THE DIRTY SECRETS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT RAISING PASTURED POULTRY....
What happens here
After moving the chicken tractor to a fresh section of grass, allow the birds about a half-hour to forage on the new grass. This encourages them to consume roughage, which the presenter claims enhances the taste of the meat. Supplement their diet by adding grass clippings to the coop and providing 24% protein feed and a touch of corn. This combined diet contributes to the chickens' robust growth and flavor.
Goal: Ensure chickens get adequate roughage and high-protein feed for optimal growth and taste.
Tools and materials
- Mobile Chicken Tractor DIY — Providing access to fresh grass
- 24% Protein Feed — Primary dietary protein and energy
- Corn — Supplemental energy and enrichment
- Fresh Grass Natural — Roughage and natural forage for the chickens
- Grass Clippings Natural — Additional roughage and enrichment