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  1. ChickenCanoe

    Supplementing protein during winter (Southern NH)

    I just remembered hearing a podcast on this subject a year or two ago. It was a poultry nutritionist discussing protein and nutrition in general for breeding chickens. It may not apply if one only has laying hens. He recommended 18% protein when temperature is below 80F and 20% when the...
  2. ChickenCanoe

    Supplementing protein during winter (Southern NH)

    I think that's too high. 17 or 18% would be better. A bit of animal protein a couple times a week should help with the pecking. Perhaps some canned mackerel a couple times a week as a treat - or any meat. If your temps are close to zero F, a little more scratch would be advisable. Too much...
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