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Good plan. I like simple. I use a 16% organic grower for the base feed. I keep fishmeal (60% protein) on hand and mix at 1:10 to make a 20% protein feed for chicks.
It's easier IMHO to add protein than to take it away, even though grain will do so.
The roosters do fine on 16 or less.
 
ChickenCanoe said:
Good plan. I like simple. I use a 16% organic grower for the base feed. I keep fishmeal (60% protein) on hand and mix at 1:10 to make a 20% protein feed for chicks.
It's easier IMHO to add protein than to take it away, even though grain will do so.
The roosters do fine on 16 or less.
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I can adjust that (roughly) by how much scratch(and other foods) I give them of a day.
Chicks don't get scratch very often until POL.
 
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I've got 3 hens 19wks. The RIR has had a pretty dark comb for over 3-4wks. Two Barred rocks with definite combs.
I checked the barred rock pelvic bones, over a thumb and finger wide. Does this mean ready for eggs? Checked another Barred Rock....3 fingers on the pelvic bones.
 
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my 19 week old RIR...figure she be the first to lay.
She's a very dark red, the other 2 RIR'S are lighter.
 
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