All I have ever raised is heavy breeds. The ALBC doesn't know crap about chickens especially since Don S. left. I wouldn't trust a word they said about fowl period. saladin
OK, now I am confused - I feed mine Blue Seal layer crumbles and mixed with Purina Flock Raiser (just in the winter) for the xtra protein
Is this bad for them?
If you raise Malays or Shamos and feed high protein feed continually you are going to have more than fertility problems. You are going to have leg problems.
Grow them slowly for healthy long-lived fowl. saladin
So, based on the above posts, should I be feeding my Red Stars higher than the 16% protein my Blue Seal feed delivers right now? They continue to lay well and feathers/bodies are pristine.
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Again, I feed a 22% protein feed. Have done so for years with many breeds including Large Fowl Modern & Old English Games as well as Malays. I have never experienced any fertility problems.