Switched to fermented feed after reading about digestion

I always thought dry feed was fine until I stumbled on this fact about how chickens digest their food. Turns out their gizzards work way better when the feed is moist and fermented, and it helps them absorb more nutrients. I found this on a poultry science blog that cited some study about pH levels in their crop. After trying it for two weeks, I noticed my girls were scratching less and their combs looked brighter. The smell took some getting used to, like sourdough starter mixed with barn. Has anyone else noticed a difference in egg shell strength after switching to fermented feed?

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faithg2613d ago

Honestly, my friend's hens started laying way thicker shells after she switched!

park.iris13d ago

Oh man, that would be amazing if switching feed fixed everything. My girls are currently laying eggs that look like they've been through a mosh pit, paper thin shells that crack before they even hit the nesting box. It's honestly a miracle when I get one that survives the two foot drop. Maybe I need to stop trying to save money on their feed and just go for the premium stuff. Have you noticed a difference in the yolk color too, or just the shells?