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Peterson Organic Feeds 19% Protein Broiler Grower Chicken Feed, 50-lb bag

Peterson Organic Feeds 19% Protein Broiler Grower Chicken Feed, 50-lb bag

By Peterson Organic Feeds 3 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 70% confidence
4.0 /10
Quality
5.0
Value
6.0
Design
4.0
Function
7.0
Durability
5.0

In a Nutshell

  • Chickens love the feed.
  • Feed is too powdery and dry.
  • Can be managed with added water.

Quick Verdict

The feed is generally liked by chickens but consistently mentioned as too powdery and dry, necessitating added water for consumption. Overall, if you can manage the powderiness, chickens will be content with it.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 3
Would Recommend 100%
Would Buy Again 67%
Avg Lifespan Not specified

Pet Compatibility

šŸ• Dogs
Caution
🐈 Cats
Caution

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Chickens like (3)

    Chickens generally enjoy the taste and nutrition of the feed.

  • High protein content (1)

    The 19% protein content is beneficial for broiler growth.

Cons

  • Too powdery (3) major

    The feed is too fine and becomes too dry for easy consumption.

    Tip: Add water to make the feed more manageable

  • Not suitable for automatic feeders (1) major

    The powdery texture can clog automatic feeders.

Who Is This For?

āœ“ Best For

  • • Chicken owners looking for high-protein feed — Provides essential nutrients for growth

āœ— Skip If

  • • Owners using automatic feeders — The powdery texture can cause clogging

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Not specified

Factors: Storage conditions

Cleaning Methods

āœ— Machine wash
āœ— Hand wash
āœ— Spot clean

Care Tips from Users

  • šŸ’” Add water in the feeder

Floor Compatibility

āš ļø Hardwood
āš ļø Tile
āš ļø Carpet
āš ļø Vinyl
āš ļø Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.3
3 reviews
5ā˜…
33%
4ā˜…
67%
3ā˜…
0%
2ā˜…
0%
1ā˜…
0%
Chickens love it (2) Too powdery (3)

Common Questions

Is this feed suitable for automatic feeders?

Avoid if using automatic feeders due to clogging issues

Is it too powdery for direct feeding?

Yes, add water to make it more manageable

Highlighted Reviews

— araceli

"I’m in love with this project mi Chichens love it I’m fermenting and so far they fermented really good highly recommend"

— Elizabeth

"My chickens like not so ground down feed. It becomes too dry for them...i always have to add water for them to eat it!!"

Bottom Line

A good option for chickens, assuming you are willing to deal with its powdery consistency. Consider adding water to help chickens consume the feed.

4.0 /10
— Good