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Ran out of chicken starter, help!

post #1 of 4
5/19/12 at 12:04pm
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My car had to go to the shop a few days ago for unexpected repairs and it has taken longer than expected to get it back.  I ran out of chicken food last night.  My 2 chickens run around the back yard and eat grass but they were starving this morn so I gave them cracked corn, wild bird seed and cheerios.  They have never had any of this stuff before.  All of this was put in a bowl that has decomposed granite in it (for grit).  Will they be ok?  Im not sure when I will be able to get more chicken food, (later tonight or in the morn) waiting for my bf to get back from out of town.   Can I give them more of this until then? By the way, they wouldnt touch the cheerios... 

I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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post #2 of 4
5/19/12 at 12:19pm

How old are they?  What you are giving them is fine for a couple of days for chickens that are not too young.  If you want to add a bit more protein you could give them a handful of cat or dog food or scrabble up an egg for them to try.

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CHICKENS:to name just a few cochin, orpington,  OEG  also have: mute swans, geese, and cats
  SEE MY BYC PAGE  for photos 

  SEE MY  CHICKEN PAGE for even more photos

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post #3 of 4
5/19/12 at 12:25pm
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They are about 8 weeks old I think.  Thx for your Reply!

I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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I think the chickens are gonna be bigger than the dogs!

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post #4 of 4
5/19/12 at 12:59pm

At 8 weeks they are about the age to transition from starter with around 20% protein to grower which is around 15% protein.  You ran out around the right time.  Corn has lower protein but a couple days won't hurt.  This is a good opportunity to see what treats they like. Check out the link to the treat chart:

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-treat-chart-the-best-treats-for-backyard-chickens

CHICKENS:to name just a few cochin, orpington,  OEG  also have: mute swans, geese, and cats
  SEE MY BYC PAGE  for photos 

  SEE MY  CHICKEN PAGE for even more photos

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CHICKENS:to name just a few cochin, orpington,  OEG  also have: mute swans, geese, and cats
  SEE MY BYC PAGE  for photos 

  SEE MY  CHICKEN PAGE for even more photos

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