I buy feed from my local feed store. In my country they have two categories to choose from: broiler and layer.
Which of these would be the best option for a mixed flock of backyard Orpingtons? I have cockerels in a run by themselves, and they get to free range on the lawn an hour or two...
I started feeding Poultry Perfect by Countryside and my chickens are loving it! Their production has improved and the yolks have such a great color! I’m amazed the difference! Is anyone else feeding this???
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...
Hi everyone!
We're about to transition our flock of laying hens (and one pullet) to a homemade mix of grains/seeds, etc. I found this recipe one BYC ages ago (will link the original post if I can find it,) and just wanted to run it by some more experienced chicken keepers:
12 cups of whole...
Hi,
I’m seeking guidance with my chicken fed.
I live in Manchester UK.
I’m very new to raising chickens. I have had my 8 chickens for about a month now and have I a range of breeds. They are not bantam hen. They are about 22 weeks old but only one of them is showing signs of ready to lay. When...
I was just referred by a neighbor to a local supply store that sells chicken feed. It's a mennonite run place and all the feed is made local. It's about $5 cheaper per 50 lb bag compared to my local TSC. I was looking to see if there was anyone near Yates County, NY who may have come across this...
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A small list of the various poultry foods available to poultry owners in the UK.
The foods that have no analytical composition information is because they do not publish such information. I personally would like to know what my chickens are consuming, especially if they need...