feeding a broody

[LadyDixieChick]

My Silver Duckwing Hen just went broody. She is sitting on 12 eggs ( a beautiful sight ) Should I continue to feed her the laying crumbles that she was eating? Or should I switch to something else since she isnt laying now? She will leave her nest 2 times a day to eat a little and drink. And boy can she eat! but she quickly returns back to her eggs. I want to make sure I am feeding her well and making the most of those few minutes she breaks to eat.

 

[tgperg]

I feed mine chick crumbles. I'm no expert though. They still seem to lose weight while setting.

Traci

 

[Karen09]

You can keep feeding them layer feed or the gamebird higher protein feed. Just don't give her too many treats! They need to keep a well-balanced diet and usually more protein.

 

[Judy]

I agree, gamebird is good. I give all my flock unmedicated grower which is higher in protein than layer, at least around here.