protein intake

  1. C

    Mites or Bordem?

    Just noticed one hens butt is completely bare/red. First noticed three days ago and now I'm seeing other hens with similar issues but none as bad as this poor girl. Some background info: - 13 hens, 1 rooster - All about 22 wks old - Just started laying around 18wks (not sure which hens are...
  2. Lathira

    Lice and losing feathers

    Help... golden wyandott’s bestie is chewing off her feathers, at least I think it’s her. ( She is a very nervous girl and I thought she would grow out of it.) All winter “plucky” has had only down on her body. i bought a saddle to protect her back, but havent used it as I am not home during...
  3. TLVquail

    Increasing quail Protein

    Hello:) I have read all the forums on how to increase Japanese quail protein but still would like some extra clarification. They are 9 weeks old and have not started laying yet. I have quail food from Garvo (European brand?) for quails, but it only contains 13% protein, even though its for...
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  4. CalBickieMomma

    Pullet plucking and eating other pullet’s feathers ...

    Hello all! I have a 22 week old RIR pullet who has been on and off again plucking and eating the feathers of her flock mates (same age). First she was targeting my Silver Laced Polish (maybe a month and a half ago) to the point they avoided both my RIRs like the plague, then she stopped...
  5. Mitsos Lamprogiorgos

    LUCERNE

    Is dry Lucerne Chaff in a mash form good for chickens? The bag says that it contains 15% protein. They love it.
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