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I am trying something different with my newest batch of broilers. I am using a Hubbard layer feed with 17% protein and they make a Starting/Growing/Laying Chicken Supplement that is 38% How do figure out how to mix it come out to a 22-27% protein ratio?

I think Dakota Mill has the cheapest prices on scratch and laying feed.

She had only been dead for a couple hours.

I had a chicken die on me today. We had temps of 106. I had ice in their water and they were all panting. This one died next to a Tonka Truck that I use for a nest. Earlier I thought she was just "waiting in line", but I went back in this evening and found her dead. I am guessing it was the...

I had a chicken die on me today. We had temps of 106. I had ice in their water and they were all panting. This one died next to a Tonka Truck that I use for a nest. Earlier I thought she was just "waiting in line", but I went back in this evening and found her dead. I am guessing it was the...

Hi Swissmiss! I am from Piedmont.

Well if that is the case, I will not be happy. They were sold to me as Welsummer chicks.

They all look the same on the back except for the one with the head up. I am guessing that is the only pullet of the bunch. Bottom left chick is the same one with the head up in the pic above. See the feathering difference? Can anyone tell me what I have here?

I wish I did. As you can see, no one posted a response. About two days after the post, I put the chick down. I didnt see any reason for prolonging the pain.

Welcome Cheri and rsleghorn! Glad you found the thread.