Ok thanks @pdirt my chickens r basically locked up in the coop& run most of the time bc I don't have to much time to let them free range& watch over them to make sure they don't run off (which I doubt they would) and don't get picked up by a neighbors dog that got loose or even worse, a hawk. So...
@bantamlover21 @pdirt thanks for mentioning about the grit. I have fed them lawn clippings, cucumbers( everything but the rind), and I have meal worms that I will soon be feeding them. I also plan to feed them scraps later, but I haven't fed much bc I wasn't for sure what they could& couldn't...
@Wyandottes7 thanks for mentioning about feeding layer feed to a mixed flock with roosters. I have heard that. But I've also heard that some people feed the layer mash to their mixed flocks& have no problems with the roosters. However, I've also heard people say that it can cause problems in the...
I know there's plenty of talk about how& when& what to feed your chickens. But I'm still a little confused& not sure if I'm feeding them right, so I want to double check& make sure. I know you guys on BYC r very helpful. So... I have 19 chickens. 3 which r Roos. 16 hens. I have RIRs, Buff...