http://www.porterturkeys.com/poultstartingtips.htm
THey feed a 26% protein starter until week 12. Along with a vit/mineral mix in the water and ACV in the water.
Next year I hope you have a better grow out experience with the hatching eggs!!
Hmmmm. . . When I raise poults I use a 21-22% protein; even on the BBW. The only time I have used 27% is on my buckeyes per the recommendation of the breeder ( actually started at 2 weeks old until 10 weeks old, rather than first 8 weeks, because I couldnt find 27% in my area.)
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SOunds like have done a good job taking care of the flippers and getting info from Kevin Porter is a bog plus. To play devils advocate . . . have you changed feed since the previous poults? ANd what was the % protein? All deaths occurred using the same bag of feed??
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Hope they arrived safely. I purchased from Porters 2 years ago and got several types and all were marked and included a sheet with the color codes on the heads of the poults.
Good luck!!