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Homemade Flock Block for Chickens

Homemade flock block is a great way to provide your backyard flock with a delicious treat packed with nutrients!
Keyword Chickens, Flock Block
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 Flock of Chickens
Author Beth Kourik

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Pan you can use a round cake pan, bundt cake pan*, bread pan, muffin tin, or smaller pans depending on the desired size of your flock block
  • Butter Knife optional
  • Rope of twine for hanging, if desired
  • Suit feeder optional, for feeding

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Layer Feed
  • 1 cup Mealworms or other insect treats
  • 1 cup Scratch Grains cracked corn or wild bird seed will also do
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds shelled or unshelled
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil melted
  • 1/4 cup Wheat Germ or quick oats
  • 1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed
  • 1/4 cup Blackstrap Molasses
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Whole Eggs including shells, crushed

Optional

  • 1 cup Oyster Shells for added calcium
  • 1/2 cup Fresh or Dried Herbs for added health benefits

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients and stir well.
  • Add wet ingredients and mix until combined and sticky*.
  • Grease your pans and add the mixture to your chosen baking pans pressing down so your mixture is compact.
  • If you plan to hang your flock back, create a hole towards the top of the block.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes, depending upon the size of your baking pan. Larger pans can take 1 hour.
  • You want the Flock Block to be hard, not spongy.
  • Once baked, remove from the oven to cool completely.
  • Use a butter knife to loosen the edges if needed.
  • Store the cooled flock blocks in a dry place until ready to use.
  • Feed your happy flock!
  • Place the flock block in your chicken coop or run. You can also hang it using a twine rope. These blocks provide a nutritious supplement to your chickens' regular food, especially during cold months and winter storms.

Notes

Tips for Success
  • *Bundt Cake Pan: Use a bundt cake pan to make the flock block into a fun Christmas wreath! See the below picture.
  • * Stickiness: To obtain the desired stickiness, you can add more molasses or coconut oil as needed.
  • Adjust for Flock Size: Depending on the size of your flock, you may need to make larger or smaller blocks. Adjust the recipe quantities accordingly.
  • Favorite Treats: Feel free to add your chickens' favorite treats to the mix, such as mealworms, dried fruits, or whole grains.
  • Spicy Foods: The cayenne pepper in this recipe can help boost your chickens' immune systems and egg production.
  • Add Fresh or Dried Herbs: Fresh herbs like oregano and thyme contain powerful antioxidants and antibacterial properties. Herbs like dill and marigold can enhance the nutritional content of eggs, making them richer in vitamins and minerals.