Hello NanaKat!
I'm expecting low temps here come Saturday evening. I'm hoping after tonight the rain will cut us a break, even though there's a 30% chance tomorrow.
Hello from the Southeastern side of Oklahoma! Anyone frozen yet? We're getting a lot of rain lately. Sure do miss the sun. My pens are becoming a muddy, poopy mess.
I feed chick starter (20%) until they feather out good, then start cutting back on the protein. Just have to make sure they have plenty of room to grow comfortably or they may start eating each other.
PS: this is for my larger orientals. I don't have experience with Ko Shamo.
My orientals do well around 15%, as an all around feed for the off-season. They tend to develope leg issues when fed higher protein while they are still maturing.
Everyone has a different opinion on protein ratios and amount of feed. My advice is to feed them, keep an eye on them (pick them...
Hi Guy! Thank you :) I took 17 birds: 4 bantam asil & 13 bantam shamo. They were the only bantam orientals in the show. I had to scratch 3 of the birds I would have taken. 2 for feather condition & 1 up and vanished from my yard. I hope to have more of a balanced entry for the fall shows. Quite...