DIY food that works for all livestock?

[katlovesaandw]

Is there such a thing?
I saw on another forum via google search that someone makes their own mix for their goats/chickens and then the goats have access to their hay and loose minerals.

I have googled today....to see if there was something I could mix up for laying hens, laying ducks and Nig. D's that all could eat so if goats got into chicken feed.....

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Well, two things here. One is that animals all have different nutritional requirements and ALL livestock is a fairly broad range---cattle, pigs, poultry, goats, sheep, and on all have their own needs. I would say no, there is not a feed that would cover all. Second, do it yourself feeds are not going to be very cost effective on a small scale. Unless you plan on making tons of feed at a time and know a great deal about animal nutrition to come up with a recipe for the mill to follow, it would probably be better to get species specific feeds.

 

[katlovesaandw]

I know.....but in an alternate reality.....wouldnt it be great!LOL

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Yeah, it would be nice to have a big bin that I could feed cats, dogs, chickens, and goats from. We have lots of different trash can full of feed around here.

 

[katlovesaandw]

YEP!
Same here, crickets for lizards in one container.
Tupperware tub in cabinet for cat.
5 gal. bucket of mixed feed for rats.
5 gal. bucket of dog food.
40 gal. barrel with mix of layer and scratch for chickens/ducks
trash can with goat feed, alfalfa pellets in separate bags inside.
bale of hay


Add in the 2 fridges and a whole pantry for the 2 teens and 2 adults plus 4 daycare kids..... food, food everywhere!LOL

 

[Pearce Pastures]

Ha, we at least got rid of the indoor pets (rats are gone, fish down the toilet, cats outside). My oldest son has been asking for a lizard for a pet (he says since I had one as a kid, he should) but I keep putting him off

I personally think it would be great if they had a Purina Kid Chow.