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  1. Tnic

    How long and how much starter feed for Broilers?

    Thank you for that link! That gives me pretty fair idea of my feed costs. I'll be going thru that info.
  2. Tnic

    How long and how much starter feed for Broilers?

    I kinda like the John Suscovich trough feeder from a 4" pvc pipe and will be building a couple suspended 5gal bucket waterers with several nipples around each one. If they go through more than 5 gal a day then I'll hang a 2nd one, but one should do and I can just do a swap out each morning...
  3. Tnic

    How long and how much starter feed for Broilers?

    WOW! There's a ton of info there FC. And THANKS for that, lots to ponder. There won't be any litter turning once they're out on pasture, they'll be moved daily maybe twice depending on their output. Part of my continuing pasture/hay field improvement plan. At 2 sq/ft per bird the 8x12...
  4. Tnic

    How long and how much starter feed for Broilers?

    Yes, they're like little piggies with no "I'm full" switch. I gather the 12 on 12 off feeding schedule seems to be the popular option. These will be on grass in a hoop house/tractor. I'm thinking of an 8x12 cattle panel high tunnel that will double as a cold frame/greenhouse until the dinos...
  5. Tnic

    How long and how much starter feed for Broilers?

    I'm sure this is covered multiple times here, but my search skills are very basic at best so.... I'm planning to run some pastured broilers (CornishX) this summer, but want to know; 1) How much starter feed per bird? ( I read somewhere they'll consume 17-18 lbs of all feed each over their...
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