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www.thefrugalchicken.com writes that a laying brahma hen should be fed 16% protein feed. That seems a bit low. Could it be because they are large chickens that lay medium to large eggs (a bit small for such a large bird)?
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I have a light brahma that will be 4 this year, I have always fed 20% protein feed and she lays XL eggs. I suppose it's just a matter of opinionwww.thefrugalchicken.com writes that a laying brahma hen should be fed 16% protein feed. That seems a bit low. Could it be because they are large chickens that lay medium to large eggs (a bit small for such a large bird)?
Many brands of feed have several different types of feed designations, one of which is "all flock," or "flock raiser." Look for the protein percentage designation, usually around 20% for these types of feed.Thank you. Could you provide a recipe if you like for an "All Flock" type of formulation?
Essentially an 18-20% protein, 3.5% fat+/-, 1.0-1.5% calcium +/-, 3.5% fiber +/- feed, preferably with about .6% Phosphorus, at least .35% Methionine, and .7% Lysine.Thank you. Could you provide a recipe if you like for an "All Flock" type of formulation?
I feed 20% protein for all breeds. Larger breeds I see do better on a higher protein diet. As well as mid sized, & bantam breeds. Any lower I get super skinny birds, cuz they're not getting enough to maintain muscle mass.www.thefrugalchicken.com writes that a laying brahma hen should be fed 16% protein feed. That seems a bit low. Could it be because they are large chickens that lay medium to large eggs (a bit small for such a large bird)?
Thank you this helps.Essentially an 18-20% protein, 3.5% fat+/-, 1.0-1.5% calcium +/-, 3.5% fiber +/- feed, preferably with about .6% Phosphorus, at least .35% Methionine, and .7% Lysine.
(from the comment I linked).
No, I will not provide a "make at home" recipe if that is what you are requesting. I have yet to find more than a few that are any good, and the ones that are either rely on ingredients that aren't readily available to most, are more expensive than a comparable off the shelf feed, or both.