The Ameraucana Thread: Where everything and anything about the breed can be discussed (APA, Non-Stan

[csr326]

You can hatch Trader Joes eggs? Now I want to try, I have a hen that wants to be broody right now...

Yes it does work check the 3 digit number next the plant # on the carton. It represent the day of the year using the perpetual calendar on when the eggs were packaged. The bigger the number the fresher the eggs. E.g.,(001 = January 1st, 240 = August 28) Let them reach room temp before incubating. Below is a picture of my "Trader Joe" chicks I hatched 2 months ago. I got 6 to hatch, 5 males and 1 female. They are California Whites.

 

[RoosterLew]

You can hatch Trader Joes eggs? Now I want to try, I have a hen that wants to be broody right now...

Yes it does work check the 3 digit number next the plant # on the carton. It represent the day of the year using the perpetual calendar on when the eggs were packaged. The bigger the number the fresher the eggs. E.g.,(001 = January 1st, 240 = August 28) Let them reach room temp before incubating. Below is a picture of my "Trader Joe" chicks I hatched 2 months ago. I got 6 to hatch, 5 males and 1 female. They are California Whites.

Lol... Well they do say 50% on shipped eggs is good. So I guess 50% on shipped stacked crated carted shelved and shuffled is darn good!!

 

[FVRM]

What for y'all feed your birds that free range? What do you feed the ones who do not.

I was feeding 22% layer was told to much calcium for roos and non layers. Started feeding Game Bird Starter/Grower. Its 24% protein. Was told that was to much protein. I'd like yo find something in pellet form that doesn't cost a arm and leg.

Flock raiser is a good choice

 

[K Epp]

Flock raiser is a good choice

My feed store doesn't carry Purina. I had a bag before and it was crumble.

 

[elorraine52]

What for y'all feed your birds that free range? What do you feed the ones who do not.

I was feeding 22% layer was told to much calcium for roos and non layers. Started feeding Game Bird Starter/Grower. Its 24% protein. Was told that was to much protein. I'd like yo find something in pellet form that doesn't cost a arm and leg.

I feed just the 16% layer pellets they sell at the co-op or MFA here. Prior to laying, for the younger birds, here I found some pellets that are 18% by nutrena, without the calcium...just ask at your local farm store what they recommend.

 

[jerryse]

Project update . Pullet eggs .

Plus one of the laying pullets about 20 weeks olds .

 

[K Epp]

I feed just the 16% layer pellets they sell at the co-op or MFA here. Prior to laying, for the younger birds, here I found some pellets that are 18% by nutrena, without the calcium...just ask at your local farm store what they recommend.

Do you have roosters? I was feeding the layer pellets 16% in summer and 22% in winter, but was told the calcium was bad for the roos. Then I switched to game bird and then told the high protein was bad too.... I'm running out of options.

 

[RoosterLew]

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No matter what you feed your birds, someone is going to tell you it is wrong, killing them, hurting them, destroying the environment, hurting the economy or causing third world hunger....

 

[K Epp]

No matter what you feed your birds, someone is going to tell you it is wrong, killing them, hurting them, destroying the environment, hurting the economy or causing third world hunger....

So true...

 

[DMRippy]

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Mix them to lower the protein. I use a 22% pork based layer feed. They also have a 16% Free Range and I sometime mix them when feed gets low before a feed run.