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  1. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    The only higher protein content at my feed store is corn & soy free starter/layer at 22%. Picked up 50#s.
  2. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    Right. It was “negative for parasite overload.” The notes said “none seen.”
  3. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    One fecal sample was checked a few weeks ago and came back negative. I am curious about the comment regarding organic feed. How could that be bad for chickens? I’m missing something here. Anyway, I weighed all the girls this morning, but my set up is not very accurate. I need a kitchen scale...
  4. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    Thanks for your help. Went in with a flashlight and checked a few girls around the vents and under the wings. Not a bug nor egg was found. I can do a more thorough inspection tomorrrow and will weigh them. I have a baseline from several weeks ago to compare to.
  5. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    Ok, so I’ve ordered a small bag of flock raiser from Amazon to see if they like it. I don’t think my regular feed store has it, but I’m sure I can find it elsewhere locally.
  6. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    I’ve been wondering about organ damage when they take a break from laying. THANK YOU! I’ll check and see what’s available at the feed store in the morning. Will have to mix it at first, as they prefer the organic layer crumble from Costco and I just picked up a bag.
  7. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    Thank you. Do they make layer crumbles at higher protein? Or would I have to use grower with oyster shell on the side? They already have oyster shell on the side, but would need meed more.) An out of sight feeder is a good idea. The other two are far apart, but there are five or six birds who...
  8. micstrachan

    Lower Ranked Pullets Getting Thin

    My two lowest ranked pullets are getting thin. I think they are being bullied from feed. Here are our details: 3 - second year hens 6 - first year pullets Run: 10x16 plus 12x8 (conjoined runs) Coop: 5x5 plus 3x5 (conjoined coops) plus an additionL mini pen/coop at 3x5 (so total daytime living...
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