Scratch and Treats Can Reduce Egg Production

[rosemarythyme]

I found some calcium for chickens at Coyote Creek..

Is that a brand? And if so what's the origin material?

 

[Lavender Wraps]

My sister raises dubias for her pet reptiles and sells some of her extras, but she gifted me a mini-colony.

What are Dubias?

 

[Lavender Wraps]

I cook and feed oatmeal to my flock about twice a week. They love it! Hoping it's good for them, no salt, sugar or milk added, lol!

 

[3KillerBs]

What are Dubias?

Dubia Roaches. They're popular with reptile owners because of their more favorable protein to fat ratio over crickets.

According to my sister they're easier to raise and the crickets stink whereas the Dubias have little odor.

https://abdragons.com/blog/the-ulti...dubia-roaches-and-using-them-for-lizard-food/

 

[Lavender Wraps]

I will cut back to one cup and add meal worms, thanks!

I prefer Millworms

Kiki what about gamebird feed? Anything wrong with feeding it to chicks?
That's the most bang for your buck at the mill I shop.

I prefer Mealworms, my chickens go wild with I toss a handful in their pen.

 

[Lavender Wraps]

I'm sure you're being straight with me!

 

[Tonyroo]

You can't be squeamish handling Dubia roaches. They do remind me of those giant roaches that came out at night in Los Angeles, California. Good thing they don't fly.

 

[3KillerBs]

You can't be squeamish handling Dubia roaches. They do remind me of those giant roaches that came out at night in Los Angeles, California. Good thing they don't fly.

Fortunately, I'm not squeamish about bugs.

 

[Lavender Wraps]

You can't be squeamish handling Dubia roaches. They do remind me of those giant roaches that came out at night in Los Angeles, California. Good thing they don't fly.

I'm in Santa Rosa. No roaches on our farm, knock on wood! I haven't had anything that I fed my chickens slow down their laying. Each hen usually lays 6 eggs then rest 1 day. Sound familiar? My banties lay year round, they never rest unless they're sitting on eggs which they love to do, too often for me, lol! I have plenty pullets as replacements. When my flock is out searching for bugs and I walk out the back door, they come running and gliding, just to see if I have something special for them. It's great to be needed, lol!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Today I introduced mealworms to my 3-week old chicks. They've been getting grit for several days now. At first they were frightened, then uncertain, then timidly curious, but finally the rush was on! Tomorrow we are moving them from the house to the outside brooder, so I wanted to give them something good to help tame them as they grow. My chickens are not pets but I do want them to come when I call, and mealworms have always worked for me in the past.