Thanks GuineaPeeps, I have found a lot of information saying that 16% is okay for 8 weeks+ and that only keets need the high protein feed. But it sounds like you have learned otherwise? It does seem that 16% might be okay in a warm climate (such as where some of the 16% studies were) but that...
Thanks Lazy Gardener. I did not know about the Maine thread, I will check it out and introduce myself.
Good to know about the shelf life, I had not considered it. I will be storing the feed in my workshop which is heated and maintained at 50% humidity (long story), maybe that will help? I...
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I had some years ago when I was a child but this is my first flock as an adult - flock started May 2017.
(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
11 - if you include the guinea fowl
(3) What breeds do you have?
3 Black...
Hello all,
I have used BackyardChickens for years as I planned and then built my coop and started my small free range flock of 3 Black Australorps 3 Rhode Island Reds and 5 Jumbo Guinea Fowl (for tick control) but I have never joined or posted until now.
I have been feeding my flock (now 5...
