Jan 7, 2011 #1 rubyzoo In the Brooder 9 Years Dec 11, 2010 22 0 22 I have 6 chickens in central Illinois. Does anyone have any guidelines for giving alfalfa during cold weather?
I have 6 chickens in central Illinois. Does anyone have any guidelines for giving alfalfa during cold weather?
Jan 7, 2011 #2 Organics North Songster 10 Years Dec 30, 2009 1,849 48 194 Wisconsin Northwoods My birds diet consists of approximately 10% alfalfa. Alfalfa is around 17% protein so it is a good source and will do wonders for your eggs. I would say let the birds eat as much as they want. (Since pasture/range is poor this time of year in many places.) ON
My birds diet consists of approximately 10% alfalfa. Alfalfa is around 17% protein so it is a good source and will do wonders for your eggs. I would say let the birds eat as much as they want. (Since pasture/range is poor this time of year in many places.) ON