protein percentages

  1. StefneyRSA

    Could someone please explain the ‘Guaranteed Analysis’ on chicken feed so that I know what each percentage means?

    I am new to chickens, I have a flock of 8 Orpingtons (2 x full size pullets, 1 x bantam cockerel, the rest are all bantam POL hens and younger pullets). I’ve done some research on the nutritional values of the feed I need to be giving my flock. Members on this forum prefer protein levels of...
    • StefneyRSA
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    • feed feed advice guaranteed analysis nutrition nutritional value orpington bantam orpingtons protein percentages what to feed
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    • Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
  2. JohnsterSpacePoultrygram

    What's a good protein % to start chicks and ducklings on?

    Hello. I'm wondering what is a good protein percentage to start day-old chicks and ducklings on? I know they have different protein requirements, but would like to know what is a good percentage for each of them. My family has bought a 22% protein starter/grower for the ducklings and a 19%...
  3. D

    Best feed ducklings (16% protein or less)

    Hey, everyone! I’m new to raising ducks and am looking for recommendations on the best food to feed them. I have three ducks between 3 and 4 weeks old. One is a Pekin and the other two are Rouens. The food the employee at Big R recommended is Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles. I’ve discovered this...
    • Danibogardus
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    • ducks feed ducks flock raiser protein percentages
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Ducks
  4. Johnny829

    Protein percentage for chicks

    Hi guys, I’ve been raising about 12 coturnix adult quails on the ground for their eggs. When I got them the first time, they’re already over 6 weeks. So I’ve been feeding them 24% for quite a while. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dumor-chick-starter-24-50-lb?cm_vc=-10005 And they...
    • Johnny829
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    • feed mealworm protein percentages quail chick
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Quail
  5. J

    whole Grains mid Ohio valley

    Does anyone live in the Mid Ohio Valley, around Belpre, Marietta, Parkersburg that know where I can get whole grains for my flock. the current mixture that I have doesn't have enough protein. Right now I can find Cracked corn, sunflower seeds, whole oats. I bought a bag of layer pellets and the...
  6. B

    What is best to feed my week old Quail chicks?

    Hi y’all, I’m new to ‘Backyard-Chickens’. My question is: What is the best feed for me to give to my week old Japanese-Coturnix Quails? I have them on a 19% Protein Chick Starter recommended to me by my local feed store. I have however been reading that Quail need about 25-28% protein? On...
  7. B

    Can you mix feed for meat birds & layers?

    I've got Rhode Island Reds on the way & we're considering adding meat birds to the order (Buckeyes). Since they're supposed to have different percentages of protein, can you mix the feeds or give the birds one or the other? Several people here have mentioned they feed with no regard to the...
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