What all do you track for when it comes down to breeding and genetic data? Is data tracked via pen & paper, spreadsheet, brain-power? What issues do you face and how do you overcome them? Are there any apps you use specifically that track everything you need to track? I’m looking into starting a...
I’m not sure where to look outside of creating my own spreadsheet for this but how do you currently record hatch and health data, and what do you wish was easier? Is there an app that you use that would easily track my flock, feed, breed pairings, etc.?
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...