• Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Quick and Easy Meals
    • Salad and Veggies
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Courses
    • Breads
    • Beverages
    • Desserts
    • Canning and Preserving
  • Skills
    • Craftmanship
      • Blacksmithing
      • Woodworking
      • Welding
    • Brewing & Distilling
      • Homebrewing
      • Distilling
    • Cooking & Food
      • Cheese & Dairy
      • Drying & Smoking
      • Canning
      • Fermentation & Pickling
    • Homemaking Skills
      • Candle Making
      • Soap Making
      • Spinning & Weaving
  • Projects
    • Workshop
      • Homes & Buildings
      • Sheds & Coops
      • Appliances & Equipment
    • Garden & Outdoor
    • Homemade Products
      • Home Remedies
      • Natural Beauty
      • Cleaning and Home
    • Textiles & Fabric Arts
      • Sewing
      • Knit and Crochet
      • Quilting Skills
      • Weaving
    • Crafts
      • Home Decor
      • Pottery
      • Upcycling
      • Gifts
      • Kids
      • Holiday
  • Gardening
    • Growing Vegetables
    • Growing Fruit
    • Growing Herbs
    • Growing Grain
    • Soil Improvement
      • Composting
      • Worm Farming
      • Fertilizers
    • Aquaculture
  • Animals
    • Raising Poultry
    • Raising Goats
    • Raising Cattle
    • Raising Pigs
    • Raising Horses
    • Raising Rabbits
    • Raising Bees
    • Raising Cats & Dogs
  • Self Sufficiency
    • Emergency Prep
      • Planning
      • How To
      • Skills & Tips
    • Defense & Protection
      • Guns
      • Knives
      • Archery
      • Tools & Weapons
    • Energy & Power
      • Solar Power
      • Fuels
      • Water
    • Home Remedies
Logo
YOUR EXISTING AD GOES HERE
  • Raising Poultry
  • Raising Goats
  • Raising Cattle
  • Raising Pigs
  • Raising Horses
  • Raising Rabbits
  • Raising Bees
  • Raising Cats & Dogs
You are here: Home / Animals / Homemade Farm Feed | 3 Recipes For The Natural Farmer

Homemade Farm Feed | 3 Recipes For The Natural Farmer

Reading Time: 4 minutes

September 15, 2022 By Elaina Garcia 4 Comments

Raising farm animals, or animals in general for that matter, can become costly when it comes feeding time. There is also the ugly truth that much of the store bought farm feed may have traces of chemicals, and honestly, who knows what is really in there. This is why there is such a need to learn and understand how to make your own homemade farm feed. 

Homemade Farm Feed

I like to know exactly what my animals are eating, so I prefer to make my own variations of fresh feed for the fur and feather babies. If you do not already know what nutritional requirements your animals need, then I highly suggest looking into that. It is also wise to familiarize yourself with the signs and symptoms of deficiencies in order to properly adjust the foods as needed.

Before I get on with the edible ingredients I am going to give you a few good reasons to try making your own:

  1. You know what it is your animals are getting on a regular basis.
  2. You have more control when it comes to making adjustments to their diet whereas store bought food cannot be adjusted you simply get what you get, which can sometimes mean spending more money.
  3. Save money on feeding, especially if you free range.
  4. Animals are happier with fresher foods if you think about it goats, chickens and rabbits do not run around eating concentrated food pellets.
  5. It can be fun and educational if you get the little ones involved.

I apologize in advance for the lack of proper measurements as I just go by scoops. If you do not free range your animals you will need to make extra food for them to make up for what they are missing out on. Amazingly enough, animals know what it is they like, dislike, and what they need to eat.

Chicken Feed

Oats – Peas – Flax – Sesame – Kelp Granules – Oats – Oyster Shell – Coconut Oil – Fresh Kitchen Scraps – Wild Flowers

chickens Homemade Farm Feed | 3 Recipes For The Natural Farmer

It has been said that chickens need almost all vitamins except for vitamin C. When you make your chicken’s feed, keep in mind that vitamins A & D are both important for egg production. Just like humans, chickens require many of the same vitamins and minerals we do and if they lack those vitamins they will show signs. Anytime there is something going on with your birds look into the symptoms of deficiencies and you can likely resolve the problem.

Goats & Dairy Goats

Corn – Oats – Bran – Molasses – Alfalfa – Sunflower Seeds – Wheat – Barley – Fresh Beans – Beets – Broccoli – Carrots – Pumpkin – Cabbage – Greens – Chard

shadow-birds-20-per

goats Homemade Farm Feed | 3 Recipes For The Natural Farmer

I feel as though it is very important for all animals to get out and free range for part of their diet. Dairy and meat goats alike require calcium and magnesium for milk production and growth. A, D, E and B’s are really important for all goats. They also need very low levels of iodine in their daily diet.

YOUR EXISTING AD GOES HERE

Rabbits

rabbit Homemade Farm Feed | 3 Recipes For The Natural Farmer

Rabbits will eat just about everything that is on the goats and chickens list. It is important however to throw in some Timothy and other grasses. A rabbit’s diet should be 75% leafy greens and 25% of everything else.

It is always good to research the animals you have, what they need, what they like, and how to know when something is missing from their diet. Part of making homemade farm feed of value is knowing when to add and subtract various dietary needs. If you have any questions concerning animal feed feel free to post it in the comments section. If you have an abundance of fresh goodies but fear they will go bad dehydrate the fruits and veggies and toss it in the dry mix, they’ll love it.

As I have mentioned, I feel it is important for animals to be able to have fresh foods in their diets, so whether some are free range or not, be sure to incorporate fresh goodies into the diets of any animals. Animals, much like humans, enjoy nice treats every now and then. Take care of your fur and feathered babies and they will take care of you.

These amazing playing cards filled with information on how to grow and sustain your garden! Grab these FREE cards here.

Did you like our post on Homemade Farm Feed? Let us know which recipe you are going to try for your animals in the comments section below! 

YOUR EXISTING AD GOES HERE
YOUR EXISTING AD GOES HERE
square-2

Follow us on instagram, twitter, pinterest, and facebook!

Subscribe

 

Filed Under: Animals, Raising Goats, Raising Poultry, Raising Rabbits, Self Sufficiency

Comments

  1. Randy Patterson says

    May 31, 2017 at 9:18 PM

    goat feed, what is the amount of each item you mix to make the feed

    Reply
  2. Robert says

    October 17, 2018 at 5:33 PM

    I like the ingredients but nowhere did I see the proportions of each. I have chickens, ducks, turkeys, goats, and rabbits. Thank you.

    Reply
  3. KindFoodFarm says

    December 18, 2019 at 10:41 PM

    Wonderful post! I used to keep chickens and goats–all wethers, just for brush control, so we didn’t feed them much besides hay in winter. I used to make soaked/fermented grains for my chickens, and they free-ranged and got the occasional kitchen scraps, garden scraps, and treats such as cottage cheese or cherry tomatoes. They looooved their cherry tomatoes.
    I would have loved a post like this to refer to when I was getting started, though.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. The Ultimate Guide To Every Skill All Homesteaders Should Have! – Outer Spaces is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by adverti says:
    October 12, 2019 at 4:24 PM

    […] are what you eat”, just as how your livestock are. Give them organic feeds so you know what goes into […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

REGISTER TO Get Our FREE Homesteading magazine.

DIY Projects And Get This FREE GIFT

Subscribe To Our Newsletter:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Popular Articles

Top 15 Ways To Make Money On Your Homestead

Kickstart Spring By Starting Your Own Straw Bale Garden

The Best Egg Laying Chickens For Your Homestead

50 Gardening Tips And Tricks To Become A Successful Homesteader

ShadowBirds
YOUR EXISTING AD GOES HERE

Important Pages

  • About Homesteading
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Returns
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Information Disclaimer

Other Great Sites

  • DIY Projects
  • Survival Life
  • Garden Season
  • Outdoor Warrior
  • Sewing.com

Resources

  • Hey Riley
  • Winter Survival
  • Raising Backyard Chickens
  • Canning & Preserving
  • Join Our Newsletter
  • Returns Policy
Homesteading
Email Support: [email protected]
Phone: 512-806-7603

Product returns go to:
1889 E Maule Ave, Ste G
Las Vegas 89119

Copyright © 2023 · Homesteading


This copyrighted material may not be republished without express permission. The information presented here is for general educational purposes only.

MATERIAL CONNECTION DISCLOSURE: You should assume that this website has an affiliate relationship and/or another material connection to the persons or businesses mentioned in or linked to from this page and may receive commissions from purchases you make on subsequent web sites. You should not rely solely on information contained in this email to evaluate the product or service being endorsed. Always exercise due diligence before purchasing any product or service. This website contains advertisements.