feed advice

  1. Latish Red

    New

    Hi I'm Latisha, I'm new here and wanting to learn more about chickens.
  2. Jaimes09

    Feed

    I have 6 week old baby chicks. And about 4-5 month old chicks. Is there any feed i can give both? I only have 3 of the young ones and 3 older ones so don’t want to spend on separate bags just yet if not needed.
  3. Wordstoyourface

    What do i feed my mixed age flock?

    Hi! I have around 30 chickiens,chickens, from 12 weeks to 25 weeks. I've noticed my younger ones are very thin. Everyone is active and eating. They all get along,I have cameras and check in periodically throughout the day while I'm at work. My layers are laying fine. I have 1 roo,and potentially...
  4. L

    REVISED Mixed Flock and Bantam Feed Recipe

    This is feed mix that works for where I live and for my personal mixed flock. :) 0.5 Parts- Soldier Fly Larvae, 3 Parts- Crimped Oats, 1 Part- Seafood Cat Kibble, 2 Parts- Whole Wheat Berries, or Rice Bran, 2 Parts- Cracked Corn, 4 Parts- Lentils and Winter Pea Mixture. (I Feed Don Roberto La...
  5. Mommarunyon

    A word of advice for first time feather parents or anyone unfamiliar with feed!

    I am sharing my story of stupidity in hopes of preventing another senseless tragedy from occurring in another coop. Backround: Recently my small farm decided to start supporting small family owned companies over large box stores. In doing this we choose to purchase feed from a local feed store...
    • Mommarunyon
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    • 1st flock 1st time parent chick starter feed feed advice feed changes important advice mysterious chicken deaths mysterious guinea death new at raising chicks new at raising ducks
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Raising Baby Chicks
  6. Jessica Lyn

    Best way to store feed?

    To get the best pricing on food buying bulk seems to be the way to go (about 100lbs) for my small flock, my only concern is appropriate storage so I don't have food loss. How do you store your feed so no critters get to it and it stays dry and fresh for the longest amount of time?
  7. Jessica Lyn

    What is the best Coturnix quail feed

    Hey! I've been going thru and finding different feed info and I KNOW I'm overthinking it. Can you guys help me out a bit and let me know what food you feed yours with? And what extras or 'snacks' they enjoy having in their diet in addition to the normal feed ? I found the starter grower I...
    • Jessica Lyn
    • Thread
    • coturnix feed feed advice feed comparison feeding your flock quail quail chick quail laying snacks what do you think
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Quail
  8. Greystone farm

    Feed

    Hey there! I read an article a while ago about feeding laying hens grower feed with oyster shells/eggshells on the side instead of layer crumble because layer feed lacks the animal proteins needed for chickens to thrive as well as all-around diversity. I read that laying hens do best on 20%...
  9. M

    Winter flock care and feeding

    Hi everyone! New chicken mom here with a small flock of 6 (for now) they will be 18 weeks old next week and I am curious about a few things. 1. Winter care- we typically have harsh winters here in Montana and temps can get down to -30, I have winterized the coop (it is not drafty but there is...
  10. EmmaGRS

    What should I feed my Mandarin ducks?

    Hello! I’m getting a pair of mandarins this week, I’m super excited as this has been a goal of mine for a couple years l. I’ve done some research, I’ve seen people use all flock, which is what I use for my ducks and chickens, and incorporate other bird seed and mealworms. I also heard Mazuri has...
  11. EmmaGRS

    What should I feels my mandarin ducks?

    Hello! I’m getting a pair of mandarins this week, I’m super excited as this has been a goal of mine for a couple years l. I’ve done some research, I’ve seen people use all flock, which is what I use for my ducks and chickens, and incorporate other bird seed and mealworms. I also heard Mazuri has...
    • EmmaGRS
    • Thread
    • duck feed feed advice mandarin mandarin duck
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ducks
  12. H

    Favorite layer feeds

    Hi All. Getting ready to switch my small flock of 4 to layer feed. I’ve heard great things about Green Mountain Organics layer pellets, and Small Pet Select non GMO soy free, corn free layer feed. has anyone tried either of these and been happy? Any other recommendations would be great. Thanks!
  13. H

    Last transition off medicated feed, is this bad?

    Hi BYC! We have three poullettes/hens we got from chicks and started them on medicated feed. The feed store where we got them as chicks told us to only switch to grower when we reached a quarter of the medicated feed bag left. Now almost 12-13 weeks later, I'm seeing that that may be a tad...
  14. V

    Fave Layer Chick Grit…GO!

    I’ve checked the threads and have seen great advice for why to use grit, advice on baby chick grit, how to use grit but didn’t see much on actual Holy Grail products for our layers. I’m new to this backyard chicken world and I’d rather go based off of experience to keep my chicks safe, happy...
  15. M

    Is vegetable oil safe for chickens?

    Hi! I recently switched my feed over to New Country Organics. I really like that they keep their grains whole and that it contains no soy. While looking over the ingredients, I noticed it had sunflower and vegetable oil. Based on my knowledge of oils, I know vegetable oils aren't good due to...
  16. Kkaysue

    Stores Not Stocking Food

    Ahhh!! This is mostly just a complaint but we are new to chickens and to Alaska so I couldn’t tell you if this is an Alaskan thing or a chicken thing (so maybe someone else can tell me) but within the last two weeks, all the chicken feed has been disappearing from stores and I didn’t think...
  17. Harmoni

    Multiple shell less eggs

    My EEs are 22 weeks old. At least one started laying 2 weeks ago. She laid a few normal but small eggs. Then about a week and a half ago, she dropped a shell less egg right in front of us on the poop board at 9 pm! Since then, I have been getting a minimum of 2 shell less eggs a week. This week...
  18. J

    What should i be feeding my silkies?

    I've recently been questioning what I feed my silkies. I normally feed laying feed and then I'll add some things like a scratch or treat mix, oyster shells, protine treats, diatomaceous earth, chick feed, and whatever fruits or veggies. But I've recently seen a lot of people talk about how they...
    • Jaymez
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    • chicken feed feed feed advice help silkie silkie chicken silkie chickens what should i feed my chickens
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
  19. PileatedFarms

    Starter vs. Grower feed?

    Hi chickeners! We currently have our 10 week olds on Chick Starter Crumbles, and are wondering if we can switch them to a Chick Grower Crumbles/Mash? Is it necessary to switch? (Pics attached of the food - sorry for the poor quality, fiance sent them to me in a rainstorm lol) We have no...
  20. Inharmony

    Best layer ration?

    I have two options for layer ration in my area. I'm not sure which is better? They do have some slight differences between them. Can someone offer guidance on what to look for in quality feed?
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