feed advice

  1. Backyardchick00

    Question about Poul-vite

    Hello!!! I’m helping raise backyard chickens and I’m starting to incorporate some supplements. The one that I was recommended was Poul-Vite which I have a question about. How many times say per week/month should I supply my chickens with it? I don’t want to give them too much vitamins but I also...
  2. H

    Fermented food?

    I am expecting day old chicks and ducklings in about 2 weeks. I am a first time flocker, and am doing all I can to be prepared and to ensure safe, happy and healthy birds. One thing I have been coming across lately is the idea of fermenting the food. I get the jist of it, sure. I do have some...
  3. Thechickentrainer1999

    What food to buy?

    Does anyone have any idea what food would be best to feed hens to extend their life? I don't care as much about getting eggs as I do for them simply being pets. I of course want them to be healthy, however I learned about Matilda the chicken that lived to be 16 years old, and based on all the...
  4. Showing Youth Poultry: The weeks leading up to a show

    Showing Youth Poultry: The weeks leading up to a show

    If you clicked on this, then you might be interested in preparing your birds for a show! here are some steps to take to come better prepared to show! A few months before the show: Check out the show online on facebook or their website to learn as much as you can about the specific show you...
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  5. J

    Best Quail Feed Finish before Slaughter?

    New to the hobby, was wondering what type of Feed or additional fruits and vegetables people have added to their Quail flock before processing Males? Does the diet effect the flavor? Appreciate all replies in advance!
    • Jesus-Is-Lord
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    • care and feeding care guide feed advice food advice male bird processing quail quail advice slaughter vegetable diet
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    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  6. sophi3

    What to feed hen & chicks

    Hen being housed indoors just hatched 4 chicks yesterday and they are so small they can only eat crumbs. I would just give them chick feed, but mum is eating the same food & I don't want her to get an upset stomach from it. Saw someone saying they just crush regular feed to chick size, so i...
  7. D

    How much fly larva do i feed each chicken?

  8. C

    Whole grain layer feed

    Who uses a whole grain layer feed? I’ve wanted to feed it to my hens and I currently have to switch feed because my feed store is done selling chicken feed so I’m trying to figure out what to put them on before they start laying. They are currently on straight pellets which I don’t think they...
  9. A

    How to much to feed my mixed Poultry Flock?

    Hello, I have been concerned with feed lately since it feels like my Chickens, Chicks, Quail, and Guineas are eating it too fast or being messy with it. I mainly want to know how much feed they are supposed to eat (each poultry type) and how conserve it. I have 12, 8 month old chickens, 11 6...
  10. Ashleys backyard farm

    Non Gmo or Non Soy?

    Hi everyone ! Long story short my non gmo & non soy feed I usually get for my flock is not going to be an option anymore. I’m having such a tough time finding an alternative that’s not going to make me go broke or one that I’m going to have to order online. I’d prefer to buy locally or at...
  11. B

    What to feed Guineas?

    I have 10 guineas. They are almost 8 weeks old and as such I do not yet know how many are male and how many female. This is my first time raising Guineas. I want to know what I can feed them. I've been feeding Purina Game Bird Starter 30% protein. I am talking about long term feed. I have read...
  12. HappyHippyChick

    Four Skinny chickens and one filled out

    This appears I have a cross breed of an Ayam cemani who has an appetite and she is in good shape. She is very active in foraging. The 4 other chickens are Salmon Favorelles and it doesn't appear they like food and it is getting alarming. I have chick food as they are approximately 4-5 months...
  13. ElGoose

    Are my goslings too chubby?

    They are about 5 weeks now, we mainly feed them waterfowl starter, lettuce, and they have access to grass. The thing is we feed them quite a lot of lettuce as they just really love it and I mean adore it, it’s all they want really! they look quite large when they lay down so I’m really worried...
    • ElGoose
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    • feed advice geese gosling goslings
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    • Forum: Geese
  14. B

    Regular maintenance of flock

    I would like to know your advice on regular maintenance of your flock or advice. De worming how often? Any additional advice for feeding/additives Thank you.
  15. C

    Chicks AND Ducklings raised by Broody Silkies!

    So I have a couple broody silkies who have been hatching eggs, plus I tucked a couple incubated chicks under them. My question…. There is a couple ducks in the mix and I’m struggling with what the best thing to do for food is? I can’t use medicated chick feed because of the ducklings, so I used...
  16. ellieanne22

    Duckling/Duck Questions

    Hey, everyone! A few weeks ago, I remember seeing a post that was a list of the foods ducks could eat and at what age they could eat it. I looked and couldn't find it again anywhere. Does anyone know which post I am talking about? And if so, could you please link it? Our silly ducklings are...
    • ellieanne22
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    • bumble foot ducklings ducks feed advice introduce to flock outdoor duck questions sexing three weeks
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Ducks
  17. Brink

    Feeding Advice for Mixed Flock, Flogging Rooster, Angel Wing Goose.

    Hello, I have a mixed flock of chickens, geese, ducks, and one rooster. I am still very new to owning backyard birds. Most of my birds are around 2 months old with a couple of them younger (ducks and a few chicks) except my rooster. He is older and was given to us by friends of our neighbor...
  18. T

    Breese chicks what dairy to feed

    I am starting a new coop with Breese chicks ( to be picked up). I want to follow as closely as possible the French Breese Breed feeding schedule. Chicks are supposed to be fed dairy…that’s all I’ve found. I need more info! What types? What else if anything other than water should be...
  19. Plushness

    Chickens Not Using New Feeder

    I have read some forum posts related to this topic, though I'm interested to get an answer for my current situation. I recently made a new feeder, one that is made of cardboard as I found it easier to craft my own than to just buy one. The design I came up with is a trough system, on one side...
  20. NinjaGamer2022

    How much approx. should a chicken eat a day? I'm worried I may be overfeeding.

    My chickens are getting given a little under a cup of feed per bird each a day. Are they over eating? I have no giant breeds like cornish cross. I looked it up and it sound like between 1/2 c. - 3/4 c. each is enough. Thank you for your time.
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