Breeder flock food

[michickenwrangler]

What should I be giving my hens/rooster in order to boost protein for healthy hatching eggs? I bought some extra ground chuck to cook up and some Iams cat food. How much/how often should I feed this? Obviously on account of the frozen ground I can't dig up any worms. Local feed store had crickets but no meal worms. Any advice?

Thanks

 

[Chris09]

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What type of feed are you feeding know? What is the protein?
If the protein is at least 18% or better you will be OK. If you can get Buckeye feed where you are at then you could jut get there 18% Layer/ Breeder it has added Vitamins and minerals you need for hatching eggs.
If you cant get it then what you could do is use a good poultry vit./min. mix ( like the type you mix in the water) and you should be fine..


Chris

 

[michickenwrangler]

My hens get Layena 16%. The stores around here don't sell Buckeye though they do sell 20-22% turkey and game bird feed.

 

[Chris09]

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The 20% wouldn't be bad, and then you can add the Vit./ Min. to the water.. You might want to see if your mill has a Game Bird breeder that would work all so..

Chris

 

[kathyinmo]

I was just about to ask the same question! I want to feed my breeders the best I can offer.