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  1. socalifgal

    finicky eaters not eating laying pellets

    Yes, I'm getting three eggs a day. It's a funny thing you responded yesterday, the two younger chickens (18 wks) just started laying the soft-shelled eggs yesterday. I have noticed both of them eating the oyster shells a week ago. Can I safely start them on the pellets also? I've been fermenting...
  2. socalifgal

    finicky eaters not eating laying pellets

    I want to thank each and everyone that has responded to my question. I gave the mash this morning to the girls and ...THEY LOVED IT!!!! I had no problems with the smaller pullets, all three of them made sure they didn't touch it. They chased them away. It was a little more difficult keeping the...
  3. socalifgal

    finicky eaters not eating laying pellets

    Ok, I will stop all treats at this point, continuing with grower ration and oyster shells.I going to stop concerning myself with this! As soon as the smaller pullets start to lay than is when I'll change their feed. Thanks a bunch!!!
  4. socalifgal

    finicky eaters not eating laying pellets

    12 weeks! I went to the feed store by my house and the man told me that the older chickens (21 weeks) need to be separated and on the laying pellets. I now know that but I have 1 coop and a very small yard. I could possibly separate the coop, it's 2 stories.
  5. socalifgal

    finicky eaters not eating laying pellets

    Thank you so much for your quick response! I believe you're so... right. What about my other small pullets? I have read information about the laying pellets, not being recommended for younger pullets. I still have grower feeder left and didn't want to use the pellets because of the small birds...
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    finicky eaters not eating laying pellets

    What's a mother to do? I have 5 chickens 3 of them I know have been laying for the last week. Most of the eggs have had soft shells. I realize that they are lacking calcium. I offer oyster shells and they don't touch it I had purchases a 50lb bag of organic pellets which all three of them just...
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