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[mnms611416]

Someone local to me was selling azur blue chickens at 14 months of age that they rescued from going to slaughter. Well I got these two girls home and their combs were pale but they looked clean and healthy overall. Their combs and wattles are starting to gain more color now at least, but today I went out and saw feathers everywhere. I don't know if it's their first molt they are going through or if it's just bc they are stressed in a new environment. They also have not laid the three days I have had them but was told from the lady that they were heavy layers and she showed us an egg from them on the day we picked them up. I am looking for good supplements natural and medicinal wise that would be able to help them. Also maybe feed recommendations while they go through this. Thank you all.

 

[sourland]

Generally after being moved to a new home, chickens take a break in their laying cycle - the break in laying is completely normal. Provide an adequate diet and some protein supplementation in case they are molting.

 

[mnms611416]

Generally after being moved to a new home, chickens take a break in their laying cycle - the break in laying is completely normal. Provide an adequate diet and some protein supplementation in case they are molting.

Yes we feed all of our hens quality feed from a local mill. They also get crushed eggshells, soldier fly larvae and many other things such as cabbage, lettuce, blackberries blueberries, grapes and raisins as well as free ranging a few hours a day. That's what I was kinda asking about in my post about protein supplements? What are the best in your opinion that could be purchased online or a a tractor supply? We have a rural king too but from my home it's about an hour and 15 mins away. Thank you

 

[nuthatched]

What's the protein levels in the mill feed? If it's under 18, you might to switch to a better feed. A good feed doesn't require any supplements.

 

[mnms611416]

What's the protein levels in the mill feed? If it's under 18, you might to switch to a better feed. A good feed doesn't require any supplements.

It's 20 percent protein and very well made. All my hens lay an egg nearly daily. I love our local mill.

 

[mnms611416]

What's the protein levels in the mill feed? If it's under 18, you might to switch to a better feed. A good feed doesn't require any supplements.

It's 20 percent protein and very well made. I love our local mill.

I was asking for extra supplements since they may be coming into a molt. I'll just deal I guess and let it run its course

 

[nuthatched]

I was asking for extra supplements since they may be coming into a molt. I'll just deal I guess and let it run its course

at 20%, they don't need any supplement unless you want to give them some vitamins.

 

[mnms611416]

at 20%, they don't need any supplement unless you want to give them some vitamins.

I was asking only about the two new hens that I got that I have quarantining right now. Not my other ones. I know some people supplement during molt and that's why I asked for a good supplement lol. Because I didn't know which one would be the best.

 

[mnms611416]

at 20%, they don't need any supplement unless you want to give them some vitamins.

Well what vitamin supplements do you recommend then?

 

[nuthatched]

Well what vitamin supplements do you recommend then?

Your feed store will have things like poultry cell, rooster booster or little packets of vitamins, those are all good. the little packets are shelf stable and smaller dose, i prefer those