feed advice

  1. 907poultry

    Can ducklings eat turkey starter?

    Ducklings are arriving today and I likely will not make it to the feed store, we have 28% turkey starter on hand but I’m worried about the high protein. I’ve heard of people feeding 26% but never 28%. I might be able to get a hold of some 22% chick starter, we usually use 22% duckling and...
    • 907poultry
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    • duckling feed advice shipping baby chicks turkey
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Ducks
  2. Tadler

    Chickens eating meat, ok to compost litter?

    We are getting dual purpose chickens in May and I am trying to find a good balanced diet for them - both bagged and/or homegrown. I've seen many threads stating how useful and/or good raw meat is for chickens (whether it's the frog they hunt vs. leftovers of the rabbit you just processed). I've...
  3. A

    Getting chicks in a month- I need help understanding some things!

    I’m getting four chicks in just under 30 days, this will be my first time owning and first time raising chickens. I’m getting two silkies and two barnevelders. I was wondering if they need different kinds of food at different stages of development, or if you just switch from chick feed to adult...
  4. 6

    16% or 18% Nutrena Feed

    So I switched from Dumor 16% to Nutrena Soy-Free 18%, due to molting and the colder weather. However, I am considering changing to the Nutrena 16% feed, since its getting warmer. I like the soy-free feed though, and cannot find another nutrena feed that is soy free. Only the 18% is soy-free. I...
    • 628990
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    • chicken feed dumor feed advice feeding feeding and watering your flock nutrena
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
  5. Puddingtheamericana

    When do I lower the protein for my ducklings?

    i have 2 ducklings, both 2 weeks old now. we bought a 22% protein starter grower for them and they’ve been eating it for the past 2 weeks. I read that ducklings need 18-20% protein (22% was fine for me) for the first 2 weeks and then at 3-8 weeks they need to switch over to feed with a protein...
    • Puddingtheamericana
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    • advice duckling advice duckling feed ducklings ducks feed feed advice
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Ducks
  6. Mcmchick

    Do I need to switch food??

    Hi ! My chickens free range my yard, I don't go thru much feed. I only had 3 this summer, down to 2 this winter. I've noticed that since the snow has been here (their first winter) my chickens eggs have changed, one is shell less and the other her yolks are light yellow when they used to be a...
  7. Latish Red

    New

    Hi I'm Latisha, I'm new here and wanting to learn more about chickens.
  8. 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.
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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
  12. 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?
  13. 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
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    • coturnix feed feed advice feed comparison feeding your flock quail quail chick quail laying snacks what do you think
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Quail
  14. 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%...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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
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    • duck feed feed advice mandarin mandarin duck
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Ducks
  18. 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!
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
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