any advise welcome

[clucky02]

hi chicken/hen lovers just joined the coop today im new to this purchased 2 hens had them aweek now lohman browns want the best for them bought new coop feeders waterers proper pellets for layers going on line find out about what to feed and not to feed

 

[3riverschick]

hi chicken/hen lovers just joined the coop today im new to this purchased 2 hens had them aweek now lohman browns want the best for them bought new coop feeders waterers proper pellets for layers going on line find out about what to feed and not to feed

Hi and welcome to BYC!

Glad to have you aboard. Chickens are chickens. Buy one of the big manufacturers. Frankly, I have fed a bunch of different brands. I like the ones made by Cargill. They make Agway brands and Nutrena and Naturewise. I like them better than Southern States and Dumor. Purina is good with a long successful history in poultry management. I just like the smell, color and effect on my birds that the Cargill products give. You will need crushed oyster shell for the hens. Put in a separate cup so their egg shells will be strong. They will take it as they need it. Oh, also buy a bag of Black Oil Sunflower seeds. Feed them a tablespoon a day per bird. The oil in the seeds will eventually make it to their oil glands which they use to preen their feathers. It will leave the preened feathers bright and shiny!
Best,
Karen

 

[clucky02]

I bought my two girls from a local dairy farm open to public wanted to make sure they were looked after healthy good they vacant them bought the chicken starter pack consistent hay sawdust mite powder poultry spray for coop plus layers pellets put that in feeder everyday fresh water even them corn on cob yesterday and today droppings are loose yellow this normal

 

[ninjawesome]

Welcome to Back Yard Chickens! I recommend giving your bird crushed oyster shells or cuttlebone.

 

[drumstick diva]

Corn isn't nutritious just makes them fat.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[chickens r life]

Welcome to byc!!

 

[3riverschick]

DrumstickDiva,

Cluck02 asks:
"today droppings are loose yellow this normal".

I don't see in the provisions for the birds any medicated feed ? If she got them from a dairy farm, could they have cocci? What do you think? I know molasses stops the runs in chickens. Do you think some might be a good idea to add to their diet? I don't know what the dosage would be. Also don't know how old these birds Clucky02 has are?
Best,
Karen

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

 

[clucky02]

hi many thanks for your advice they were 20 weeks old when i got them 2 weeks ago from dairy farm have been wormed fully vaccinated against what you said droppings are ok now they havent layed eggs since wednesday would you have idea