Used to buy feed from the big box store, now I order from a local mill

For the first two years I kept chickens I just grabbed whatever bag of layer feed was at Tractor Supply. Then I switched to a local mill in my town called Greenway Feed last spring after a buddy told me their prices were way better. Turns out I was paying about $4 more per 50 lb bag for stuff that sat on a pallet for months. The mill's feed is fresher and my hens seem to lay more consistent eggs since the change. Anyone else notice a difference switching where you buy feed? My girls are picky eaters so I'm curious.

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sarahpatel12d ago

omg yes the freshness thing is so real. i switched to a local guy last year and my hens literally started gobbling it up way faster than the old stuff from Tractor Supply. they used to leave so much in the feeder, now it's clean every time i refill.

tylermurray12d ago

and it's not just with the feed, it's like everything these days feels kinda watered down and mid compared to the real stuff. once you taste the difference you can't go back lol