I only have the 2 brahma hens and yes they come back to the roost at night inside the coop. They free range from around 6 30 am til 7 30 pm. Where do they like to lay eggs other than in the nesting boxes? Just in random grassy spots?
Thank you for the info! It would be in the winter that I might do this when more natural sources of protein are limited. Insects, earthworms, etc... also, they wouldn't get enough to make a fishy flavor just a little here and there. Would cutting it up into small pieces bones included be sufficient?
Any recommendations on laying pellet brands? My yard would also have pretty much the same nutrients as a farm. At least, a free range one. Plenty of bugs, grit, and lots of greens.
Is it ok to feed my chickens fish scraps for protein? I have read online it is but just wanted some second opinions. I read the bones are not an issue since they grind their food in their gizzard. True or false?
I don't give them anything special yet but will laying pellets have calcium and protein? I have fed them the occasional meat scraps and bugs I catch for them though
Hi everyone I just got 2 brahma hens. They are both big happy healthy girls who are around 9 months old. We got them about a week ago and they have not layed yet. Could a calcium deficiency be the problem? They are free range and get plenty to eat from around the yard.