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There are some interesting, simple remedies for powdery mildew ( things  like 
diluted milk and baking soda solution) but I've never heard of this  one.
 
Taylor is right that use of conventional chicken feed in this way on   
certified organic ground would result in loss of certification on the field  where 
it was used. Reason: conventional chicken feed will contain, among other  
things, genetically modified corn and soy.
 
ATTRA has some documents on disease control in various plants that  sometimes 
include the simple home remedies.
 
Pat Whetham
Organic inspector
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