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Nutrition
As with all animals, farm animals need plenty of fresh,
clean water available at all times. Unlike dogs and cats however,
many farm animals will roll in, walk in, sit in, or just throw
their water bowls in the air. Specialized “livestock and poultry”
waterers are useful and highly recom-mended. Automatic, heated
waterers are par ticularly helpful during the winter.
Specialized “livestock and poultry” feeds must be approached
with caution. Check the labels to be sure the feed is not
laced with growth hormones, antibiotics, or other drugs. These
additives and chemicals are designed to promote growth and
production--something you should avoid. Today, virtually all
farm animal breeds have been genetically altered for faster
growth, larger size, and higher production. This is very harmful
for the animals and leads to high mortality rates, diseases,
and injuries. Though you cannot change genetics, you can reduce
the chance of these problems occurring by keeping farm animals
on an all natural, low-fat, and low-protein diet. Try to avoid
processed grain feeds, and instead use whole grain mixtures
(i.e.. oats, corn, sunflower seeds, wheat bran). Recipes are
available from Farm Sanctuary.
Layer Pellet Recipe
1050 pounds Corn Meal
525 pounds Soybeans
450 pounds Wheat
150 pounds Alfalfa Pellets
285 pounds Hominy
75 pounds Distiller grains
225 pounds Midds
31 pounds Dikal 21 (mineral supplement- 19% calcium 21% phosphorus)
193.5 pounds Limestone
10.5 pounds salt
7.5 pounds Poultry mineral pack #42
7.5 pounds Poultry mineral pack #43
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