dustyrustytexan
Hatching
- Dec 11, 2015
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We have a laying flock of 9 hens that started laying about a month ago. It never occurred to me that I might have problems from the chicken's diet untiI I got very sick each time I ate our new eggs!! Then I realized my husband was feeding them bread & crackers for treats. I have years of experience with food allergies & reactions so have learned to efficiently evaluate my own, which is a frustrating process but you learn with experience how to make the connections. After he stopped feeding them gluten products, my egg tolerance was much improved, but I still don't feel well when I eat them, plus it bothers my t-cell rash (immune system attacking my skin caused by celiac reaction). This leads me to my search for gluten free chicken feed.
Because of my health issues I already have a hard time maintaining basic every day chores, so I need a prepared feed I can scoop & feed as opposed to mixing & preparing my own. They already free range the yard all day, but still eat a fair share of layer pellets, which I think they need for nutrient balance. Planning to try Texas Natural Feeds next, which is very expensive but if it works, it sure beats having to not eat our eggs!! & for that matter, I really shouldn't be handling the other feeds because I am so sensitive by smell & touch too. The only possible irritant I see on the ingredients is oats, which may be fine for those who are less sensitive. It remains to be seen whether this feed will work for me or not, but I have yet to find another option without the oats.
In case anyone helpful wanted to suggest egg allergies, when I buy eggs in the grocery store I do fine with them!!
Because of my health issues I already have a hard time maintaining basic every day chores, so I need a prepared feed I can scoop & feed as opposed to mixing & preparing my own. They already free range the yard all day, but still eat a fair share of layer pellets, which I think they need for nutrient balance. Planning to try Texas Natural Feeds next, which is very expensive but if it works, it sure beats having to not eat our eggs!! & for that matter, I really shouldn't be handling the other feeds because I am so sensitive by smell & touch too. The only possible irritant I see on the ingredients is oats, which may be fine for those who are less sensitive. It remains to be seen whether this feed will work for me or not, but I have yet to find another option without the oats.
In case anyone helpful wanted to suggest egg allergies, when I buy eggs in the grocery store I do fine with them!!