nutrition for chickens

  1. BunnyChickenMomma

    Chicken on Hormone Implant - Feeding Advice

    Hello! My girl Thyme has a hormone implant and will not lay eggs again (she has reproductive issues). I am not sure what to feed her and the flock (2 other Buff Orpingtons, all 18 months old). Knowing all the calcium in layer feed would hurt her now, I've switched the flock to Nutrena 18%...
  2. EuroChook

    Nutrition for Chicken Flocks--Downloadable .PDF

    Courtesy of the Alabama (University) A&M Extension Program. This covers most bases. The file opens small, so mouse wheel that thing to a size you can read. Good feeding guidelines for egg-producers and meat-producers (as sad as that is. I don't want to think about it). *Most definitely...
  3. 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.
  4. kanami

    what seasonings/extras to add to feed to make it more nutritious?

    hello my feathered friends! currently i am trying to figure out if there is any way to make my current chicken feed more nutritious, i feel like i’m not doing enough for my girlypops… here is a pic of the current feed i am giving them! i usually buy from tractor supply from the next town over...
  5. J

    Questions about chickens that eat their own eggs!

    • jazzblossom
    • Thread
    • chicken feed chicken health chicken nutrition chickens egg eaters egg eating chicken nutrient deficiency nutrition nutrition for chickens nutritionist
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
  6. Yucky_ducky_kentucky

    Squishy Egg that has cracks but doesn't break. What's going on?

    My silkie hen just started laying but her first eggs have been squishy. When I press down on them they don't break open but crack everywhere and are very pliable and easy to morph into any shape. Does anyone know what's going on?
  7. HorsesRMe123

    Are My Chickens A Good Size for 17 Weeks?

    My chickens are all 17 weeks old, almost 18 weeks. I have two Leghorns and 2 RIRs. Are they a good size for 17 weeks or should they be bigger? Clementine (one of our RIRs): 3.6 lbs. Vanilla (one of our Leghorns): 3.8 lbs. Stella (one of our Leghorns): 3.8 lbs. Cinnamon (one of our RIRs): 4.0...
  8. roxanne

    Feeding chickens meat scraps

    Can chickens eat meat scraps from the kitchen table? I have a bunch of scraps from chicken tenders that I was going to throw away, but thought I might ask about feeding the scraps to my ladies. I don’t want to do something that isn’t healthy or correct ... so anyone who has an opinion or some...
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