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    15% protein too low?

    Thanks everyone, I too felt it was just too low and these responses make me feel better. I'll just head over to Tractor Supply tomorrow and stock up on our regular layer feed.
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    15% protein too low?

    Hi everyone, I have 17 pullets, 26-28 weeks of age and 3 are laying. Yay! I'm a first timer! I have been buying the Nature Wise crumble for layers with 16% protein at my local Atwoods but they have recently ran out and say that they don't plan on restocking the crumbles. They still carry the...
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    Weird Behavior?

    Thanks All! I agree 17 is a lot lol! Actually I only asked for 12 but the guy showed up with 17 and I have a big coop so I thought oh well, let's do this! I've got them on Nature Smart crumble for layers and I put out the oyster shell dish a couple of weeks ago and just noticed this morning...
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    Weird Behavior?

    Hi All, I'm new to the group and also new to raising chickens. I got 17 pullets about 6 weeks ago and from what he told me, they should all be 5 months old as of yesterday. No eggs yet :( I can't wait to get my first egg!!! Anyway, my question is...3 days ago they have all started acting...
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