Recent content by MNChickens27

  1. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Thanks Kiki!
  2. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    so I just went to the store and they had pellet and crumble. I went with crumble, but when I filled up the feeder it was mostly powder, the gal at the store called it "mash" but insisted it was the same as crumble. Any opinion if mash is the same as crumble? TIA!
  3. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    The information on that feed says " Complete ration for laying hens which does not need an additional calcium supplement" Does this mean I don't need to keep oyster shell out? Is there anything else I should provide my hens access too besides food and water? Thanks!
  4. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Thanks again KikisGirls, you have been a tremendous help!
  5. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Just thought of another question, can excess grains like we are suspecting, lead to runny poop? That seems to be what's going on with that Plymouth Rock, she has a bunch of clumps on her lower feathers.
  6. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    They also said it's very common for the hens to pick out the treats like you folks suggested. Now that I think about it, when I check them each night I always lift up the feeder to see how much is left, even if it's dark they go crazy and jump down from their roost to start eating, very much...
  7. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Just called - they carry soy free organic pellet feed - YAY! Thanks so much!
  8. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    The only thing I need to verify is if it's soy free. Thanks for the input!
  9. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Thinking of going to this place and buying the organic layer, pellet ( Natures Grown Organics - 16% Organic Layer (Ph. I) Any thoughts on this? http://www.spikesfeed.com/farm-animals/chicken.html
  10. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    No problem there, we don't fee many treats to begin with, a few worms on the weekend to get them back in the run if we need to go into town but I can stop that. Thank you!
  11. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experience! This gives me hope. My fear was they were crowded in that small coop. Sometimes in the winter they don't get out of that coop for days because of snow.
  12. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Thanks so much KikisGirls, I'll give it a shot. Please let me know if you think of something else to try.
  13. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    And she is a rather large bird, pretty fat in my opinion. So is the Rhode Island Red that is having prolapse issues.
  14. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    That I can do, I'll get some tomorrow. Do most country stores have those? Is one better than the other (pellet or crumble)?
  15. M

    I Need Constructive Criticism / Advice

    Hmmm, I'm wondering if maybe I'm feeding them too much? They have a feeder where they step on it and it lifts a flap and gives them access to the feed but keeps it protected from mice / weather when they aren't eating. Is that a possibility? We use that feeder since we are not home during the...
See more
Back
Top Bottom