Fattening up the Flock

[Buckguy20]

What is the best feed for putting weight on chickens and the fastest way to do so. I am going to sell some older hens and need to put some weight on them.

 

[okiechick57]

you don't need to fatten them up for me

as soon as I get my coops built I would like to get a few more pr's from you buckguy !

 

[Buckguy20]

Ok That will be fine. I wasn't talking about the PRs necessarily. I have some older others that I plan to sell. Let know if and when you want some.
Monty

 

[silkiechicken]

Well, corn would fatten them up, but that wouldn't make them healthier. They are probably just fine as they are. If they aren't shiny enough, a few weeks on high protein feed or game bird starter should add a good polish to them.

 

[MissPrissy]

If the hens are scrawny and need weight on them you need to start feeding them all more feed and/or a better feed. Give them some game bird feed and some cracked corn. It won't be a fast weight gain though. It takes time to get birds back up to proper weight and condition.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I always add alittle calf manna supplement to their diets.....

 

[cherndon712]

Stupid question...Calf manna? Like calf pellets or COB (4 way, corn oats barley)...

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Calf manna...is a nutritional supplement...has a high protein 25%....can be fed to horses, cattle, swine, goats, rabbits and poultry...I just throw a handful out every so often to up their protein level....

Mine I get at Tractor Supply in a 10# bag, its made by Manna Pro and cost it 11.99...goes a long way with 2 doz. hens and roos....

 

[cherndon712]

Oh, ok! We have a steer, but he gets 4 way and calf creep and hay.

 

[Scrambled Egg]

I swear I learn something new about chickens (and well alot of other things sometimes too, lol!!) everyday!! Not having been around any chickens but my own Silkie, I never thought about the shiny factor meaning they are healthy, mine are glossy so I guess they are but I just took for granted that they would ALL be shiny like that!! Duh, for me!! Glad I read this post, I'm gettin soooooo chicken smart, hahaha!!!!!