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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    Yes, they have access to oyster shells and grit within their run as well.
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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    I am not sure what's odd about the schedule. They just have food and water access at all times. I'm not removing the feeder or anything. They have a 3 gallon nipple style waterer, and a 12 lbs hanging feeder that is about 8" off the ground. We're in a suburban location, and pests have not been a...
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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    This is correct. They have access to food and water 24/7, but are allowed outside the run from roughly 9AM-9PM daily, getting shorter now that the days are getting shorter. The door is left open so they can go back into the run/coop for food/water or to lay if they want to.
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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    I have considered their Reserve feeds, but I want to avoid foods with whole seeds, to prevent the food from being picked through. I don't have time/patience to ferment their food daily.
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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    Sorry can you clarify?
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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    It was previously Nutrena Nature Smart Chick Starter/Grower crumble, 20% protein, organic. We just recently (meaning this past Saturday, 3 days ago), switched them to Kalmbach All Natural Non-GMO Flock Maker crumble, 20% protein. I'm also mixing a small amount (2.5 lbs per 50 lbs of feed) of...
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    How to confirm acceptable nutrition when free ranging?

    Our flock of 4 has just started laying. We've gotten 5 eggs total so far, and to be honest, I am disappointed in the quality. The yolk is an average yellow color, and not super creamy. Compared to the high end store bought eggs, the store bought is much more orange, creamy, and fatty tasting, if...
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    Kalmbach Flock Maker vs Organic Starter

    Interesting thoughts on supplementing with table scraps. We will start doing that. Honestly, we have meant to, but just forget about the chickens as the garbage disposal option.
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    Kalmbach Flock Maker vs Organic Starter

    I am indifferent, but my wife would like to feed our 22 week old chickens organic food. We have 4 chickens, mixed breeds. Only one is laying currently. Currently, I am feeding All Natural Non-GMO Flock Maker crumbles from Kalmbach. I am mixing in a little Manna Pro Omega Egg Maker into the...
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    When to switch from Grower to Layer for Mixed Breed Flock

    Where do you find pellet grower feed? I have only seen it as mash or crumbles?
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    When to switch from Grower to Layer for Mixed Breed Flock

    The protein is 16% in the layer, 20% in the current starter/grower.
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    When to switch from Grower to Layer for Mixed Breed Flock

    We have 4 birds, 2 Dark Brahma, 1 Mystic Onyx, and 1 Speckled Sussex. As of tomorrow they will be 22 weeks old. Currently, I am feeding them Nature Smart Organic Chick Starter Grower crumble. 20% protein. The Speckled Sussex laid her first egg today, and I am also running low on the current...
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