Sunday, May 15, 2016

Protein Content Of Various Grains

IngredientPercent protein
Dried fish flakes76
Dried liver76
Dried earthworms76
Duckweed50
Torula yeast50
Brewers yeast39
Soybeans (dry roasted)37
Flaxseed37
Alfalfa seed35
Beef, lean28
Earthworms28
Fish28
Sunflower seeds26.3
Wheat germ25
Peas and beans, dried24.5
Sesame seed19.3
Soybeans (boiled)17
Wheat bran and/or middlings16.6
Oats, whole14
Rice polish12.8
Rye12.5
Wheat12.5
Barley12.3
Oats12
Corn9
Millet9
Milo9
Rice, brown7.5
Milk3
Whey29 - 89

I pulled this chart off of a web site that sells chicken waterers and other products: http://www.avianaquamiser.com/posts/Protein_content_in_chicken_feed_ingredients/


It is a good, handy chart to use as you develop your own feed mix. However, NEVER forget the vitamin/mineral pre-mix!

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