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On that subject - this boy was raised on 24% protein for his first 8 weeks, then dropped to 20% protein therafter. Good activity level, good fat amount, good flavor. Small size for the age - but then, this is an egg flock, primarily. Once I get my colors right, I'll start selecting for size.

I have no issues feeding roosters higher protein even than that - helps the young males bulk up, which puts them on the table at better weight. The old boys simply eat less. Its true that there are "maintenance" feeds at low protein designed for roos doing reproductive duties, but I'm unaware...