E38: What Makes a Good Poultry Feed? | Dr. Nancy Jefferson of Kalmbach Feeds

E38: What Makes a Good Poultry Feed? | Dr. Nancy Jefferson of Kalmbach Feeds

You are sure to learn some things you didn’t already know about feeding your livestock! Nancy of Kalmbach Feeds is not only a poultry nutrition professional, she is a chicken keeper herself who finds great enjoyment in caring for her own flock. In this conversation, we dive into the nitty gritty of feeding birds on your homestead: the difference between different types of poultry feed, how ingredients are sourced, and more. Tune in to learn more about what makes Kalmbach Feeds unique and why they may be a great fit for your farm.

In this episode, we cover:

  • What considerations go into formulating animal feed

  • Figuring out what your particular livestock need in their feed

  • From where are the ingredients in animal feed sourced?

  • Navigating supply chain issues

  • All about what makes Kalmbach’s unique layer feed so special

  • Do different breeds of chickens need different feed?

  • The nutritional differences between layer, broiler, and game bird feeds

  • Where to buy Kalmbach Feeds

  • A final word of encouragement from a poultry nutritionist

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

ABOUT NANCY

Nancy Buchanan Jefferson is part of the nutrition and technical services team at Kalmbach Feeds. She received her PhD from West Virginia University in 2008, then worked in the feed industry for five years before joining Kalmbach Feeds in May of 2013. She currently lives on a farm in Gallia County, Ohio with her husband John and enjoys working with her animals and spending time with her family.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

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