I have new hampshire's from freedom rangers hatchery as well, we've been using them for meat and eggs for several years. I am just now realizing I need to start some selective breeding to get larger meat birds.
I find it very interesting that you mentioned mean roosters, as we've never had a...
I would recommend doing a quick google search on the company or see if you can find reviews on their feed. Likely should be no problem.
I get all my feed from a locally sourced organic feed company. I have seen no difference between it and the big brand stuff at the feed store.
I've been feeding dry raw lentils to my flock of 150+ New Hampshire Red chickens for around 2 years. about 1/4 - 1/3 of their feed is lentils. And I have not seen any ill effects on the birds health or egg production. Fertility and health of their offspring is also apparently unaffected.
I've...
I've been feeding dry raw lentils to my flock of 150+ New Hampshire Red chickens for around 2 years. about 1/4 - 1/3 of their feed is lentils. And I have not seen any ill effects on the birds health or egg production. Fertility and health of their offspring is also apparently unaffected.
So...