Excellent article, thank you for sharing. 
Reviews by 2 chiks n a roo
Thank you for sharing!
Although I buy commercial feed, I do add a lot of natural foods, at the moment it's getting expensive because they really pig out 3 times a day. They waste some and the birds dive in an steal some, but they really do eat a lot.
I've got 11 adults, a sick one (still laying) on mash while she recovers, finally eating some solids again. The rest are on solids plus mash twice a day. It's winter so of course, a full tummy is a warm tummy, but 20kg in 6 days is beginning to take its toll on the budget. I'll be visiting our local grain store and talk to them. The owners had it for over 60 years an mixes feeds how We want it.
Have you tried adding Copra to their diet? Most people don't get the mixture right, which can be lethal to all animals. I feed it to my chickens as well as my dogs.
(Must be mixed no less than 1 Cup dry copra (pure - not any derivatives ) to 1.2litre Hot or boiling water..) I've been using it since 1990 when it became more popular for horses here. Best feed ever. 1 cup (swells to 10 x it self) will be enough for 12 chooks per day added to your amazing recipe a 5 kg bag lasts months!
Saved your article, am looking forward to seeing what my crew think of the bonus food
Although I buy commercial feed, I do add a lot of natural foods, at the moment it's getting expensive because they really pig out 3 times a day. They waste some and the birds dive in an steal some, but they really do eat a lot.
I've got 11 adults, a sick one (still laying) on mash while she recovers, finally eating some solids again. The rest are on solids plus mash twice a day. It's winter so of course, a full tummy is a warm tummy, but 20kg in 6 days is beginning to take its toll on the budget. I'll be visiting our local grain store and talk to them. The owners had it for over 60 years an mixes feeds how We want it.
Have you tried adding Copra to their diet? Most people don't get the mixture right, which can be lethal to all animals. I feed it to my chickens as well as my dogs.
(Must be mixed no less than 1 Cup dry copra (pure - not any derivatives ) to 1.2litre Hot or boiling water..) I've been using it since 1990 when it became more popular for horses here. Best feed ever. 1 cup (swells to 10 x it self) will be enough for 12 chooks per day added to your amazing recipe
a 5 kg bag lasts months! Saved your article, am looking forward to seeing what my crew think of the bonus food
Perris
thank you for your feedback; I hope you find it helps. I had not heard of Copra before and will look it up, but from what you say it sounds like some sort of concentrate, which doesn't fit with the principles I'm following with my chicken feed.
Before reading this a couple of months ago now, I lost a Lot of eggs.. but since reading, I've managed to save most that made it to day 21.. to make sure I got it right, I read your article 4 times. I'm so pleased that I did because I've got some cute bundles that are growing fast.
Now, when it comes to hatching, once the first 2 have hatched and absorbed all the moisture, it's time to help. Most I only partially break out, but some that have been upside down in the shell, I open completely and set back into the biggest part. So far, it's been successful..
The 2 in mini incubator were hatched to where they could do it themselves, the other 3 were natural, and a healthy 5 girls in last 2 pics. Without your help, these 2 would be dead.
Thank You!! By far, the Best article online!!
Now, when it comes to hatching, once the first 2 have hatched and absorbed all the moisture, it's time to help. Most I only partially break out, but some that have been upside down in the shell, I open completely and set back into the biggest part. So far, it's been successful..
The 2 in mini incubator were hatched to where they could do it themselves, the other 3 were natural, and a healthy 5 girls in last 2 pics. Without your help, these 2 would be dead.
Thank You!! By far, the Best article online!!
