I figured I could start adding in the 26% into the 17% gradually so as not to “shock” the birds and then bring the protein back down to the 22%-24% range once laying has commenced again.
The manufacturer describes it as a Gamebird mix. I’ve got Brahmas, Jersey Giants and some French Black Copper Marans and I heard that larger birds would need more protein. (Protein is currently 17% and no eggs for about 9-10 months.) Combs and wattles are bright red suggesting that they may...
I’ve been thinking about the amounts of Lysine and Methionine found in commercial feeds. I’m wondering if I add small amounts (2lbs SBM/50lbs Feed) would be a good idea so as to bump up the percentages? I read in a different thread @U_Stormcrow was saying he tried to keep it around .8 Ly/.35...
Hello everyone, my wife and I (Kinder area) have a few hens and roosters and I ‘ve been looking for a feed mill that I could purchase high quality (around +22% protein) feed from that’s around the $20-$24 mark. Anyone have any suggestions?
Hello, my wife and I have been raising chickens for about a year now and are looking to allow “Chicken Math” to do its thing. However, after doing research on feed and loving the responses (especially from @U_Stormcrow) which have beyond helpful. However, I was wondering if anyone uses or has...