TIL I was feeding my chickens wrong for two whole years

I always just tossed their layer feed on the ground in the run, thinking it was fine. Then my friend from the feed store in Springfield pointed out how much I was wasting and how it could draw pests. She showed me her setup with a simple hanging feeder, and I realized I'd probably thrown away a 50 pound bag's worth over time. I switched to one last month and the feed lasts twice as long now. Has anyone else made a simple change that saved a ton of money or feed?

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thomas.sean7mo ago

Yeah, I read somewhere that scattering feed is like an open buffet for mice and rats. Makes you wonder what other little things we're all doing wrong, right?

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allen.ruby7mo ago

My neighbor's compost pile is basically a rodent city.

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the_iris6mo ago

Doubt it's a real problem if it's just yard waste. They're probably just passing through.

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