Chickenfeed: meaning, definitions and examples
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chickenfeed
[ ˈtʃɪkənˌfiːd ]
food for chickens
Chicken feed refers to the food that is specifically formulated for poultry, especially chickens. It is designed to provide the necessary nutrients for chickens to grow, lay eggs, and maintain their health. Chicken feed can come in various forms such as pellets, mash, or crumbles, and typically includes grains, proteins, vitamins, and minerals. The composition of chicken feed can vary depending on the age and purpose of the chickens, such as broilers for meat or layers for egg production.
Synonyms
fowl feed, poultry feed.
Examples of usage
- We need to buy more chicken feed for the hens.
- The farmer switched to organic chicken feed.
- Proper chicken feed is crucial for healthy flock.
- She mixed her own chicken feed from scratch.
Translations
Translations of the word "chickenfeed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ração para galinhas
🇮🇳 मुर्गी का खाना
🇩🇪 Hühnerfutter
🇮🇩 pakan ayam
🇺🇦 корм для курей
🇵🇱 pasza dla kur
🇯🇵 鶏の餌
🇫🇷 nourriture pour poules
🇪🇸 pienso para gallinas
🇹🇷 tavuk yemi
🇰🇷 닭 사료
🇸🇦 علف الدجاج
🇨🇿 krmivo pro slepice
🇸🇰 krmivo pre sliepky
🇨🇳 鸡饲料
🇸🇮 hrana za kokoši
🇮🇸 hænufóður
🇰🇿 тауық жемі
🇬🇪 ქათმის საკვები
🇦🇿 toyuq yem
🇲🇽 alimento para gallinas
Etymology
The term 'chicken feed' originates from the combination of two words: 'chicken', which refers to the domesticated bird commonly raised for its eggs and meat, and 'feed', which refers to food given to animals. The word 'chicken' traces back to the Old English 'cicen', meaning a young fowl or a chick, and has been used since the Middle Ages. The word 'feed' comes from the Old English 'fēdan', which means to supply with food. Over time, 'chicken feed' became a common term in agriculture to describe the specific kind of food formulated for poultry. Interestingly, the phrase 'chicken feed' has also evolved in colloquial use to mean something trivial or of little value, likely stemming from the perceived low cost and importance of chicken feed in comparison to other agricultural products.