Thanks! I will keep an eye on it!Fancy!New model obviously! We have normally dry humidity in southern Alberta. So mine usually sits between 50 to 60 percent in winter I read that normal poultry houses keep humidity between 60 to 75 percent. Add more ventilation if too high. Today it's 48.
Thanks for your input. With so many different opinions & feed choices depending on location, I was feeling like maybe I was missing something. I was worried that the 16% protein feed that I was giving my ducks was not enough protein, but the 20% seemed high when they get treats & veggie scraps & such.My Roo gets the layer feed. I also give him alot of scratch, he loves corn, mealworms sunflower seeds and veggies. Free ranges too.He prefers to eat the other stuff and he does chase away the young hens if they join him. So I don't worry to much about his extra calcium. If you wanted, you can go with a Grower or Game bird feed with calcium on the side for the layers. Hens will pick at oyster shells when the need it. I also use a supplement on the side as well they can pick at if they want. I raise all my chicks on turkey grower! I hope this helps?
I used turkey grower on the recommendation from a breeder that I picked up chicks from. She did that with all her chickens. Roundcreek Quarter horses. She has a website. Not a problem! That is how we learn things! I also have about 2 dozen chicken books for reference.Thanks for your input. With so many different opinions & feed choices depending on location, I was feeling like maybe I was missing something. I was worried that the 16% protein feed that I was giving my ducks was not enough protein, but the 20% seemed high when they get treats & veggie scraps & such.
What made you decide to use turkey grower?
Thanks for letting me pick your brain
Cool! I went to university in Antigonish.Hi Mudma, I spoke withy friend in Antigonish and and she didn't insulate. She just made sure no drafts on lower part of coop by door. She lined that area with felt she said. Hope that helps you out?
Hi Mudma.Hello!! Welcome Mudma! Good to hear from you!! How are the babies doing? It would be nice to hear from another NS member on this as our weather is so diverse??? I personally would. As they get older, they may not need heat. I put a digital thermometer in mine so I can see it in the house on cold nights. I am the first to admit if the temp drops too low....I thow a blanket over my coop! Lol!!
Turkey grower is higher on protein and so is Game bird feed. I have really tried alot when my hens were not laying much. Changed brands, organic, non organic, changed feed mills, treats are a mix of bird seed, scratch, pepper flakes, herbs, brewers yeast, corn, cat food, garlic, DE, you won't kill them lol! In the end I have a couple of dud hens. Lol! Have not layed in two years and they are only 4!Thanks for your input. With so many different opinions & feed choices depending on location, I was feeling like maybe I was missing something. I was worried that the 16% protein feed that I was giving my ducks was not enough protein, but the 20% seemed high when they get treats & veggie scraps & such.
What made you decide to use turkey grower?
Thanks for letting me pick your brain
I buy my feed at UFA and it's Grower finisher feed for Chickens, Turkey, Ducks and Geese. I supply Oyster shell on the side once a week for my Hens.
It is fine to feed oyster shells and grit on the side. Chickens will take it if they need it.
