kdt_ntexas
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- Jun 19, 2020
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I am a complete know-nothing newbie here, I'll put that out there up front.
OK, so the chickens will be picked up in 2 weeks, I'm getting 10 hens and 1 male. My goal is eggs
I will have the coop and run finished by then. I have the watering situation figured out.
Now comes feed. I know I need food and I need grit (preferably granite), perhaps some oyster shell mixed in. So I have a twofold problem ... WHAT to feed and HOW to feed. FWIW, I want to go organic if possible.
My plan so far:
What to feed
How to feed
Another Metal Chicken Feeder
DIY PVC:
OK, so the chickens will be picked up in 2 weeks, I'm getting 10 hens and 1 male. My goal is eggs
I will have the coop and run finished by then. I have the watering situation figured out.
Now comes feed. I know I need food and I need grit (preferably granite), perhaps some oyster shell mixed in. So I have a twofold problem ... WHAT to feed and HOW to feed. FWIW, I want to go organic if possible.
My plan so far:
What to feed
- Finisher feed for another 2 months, and then switch to layer feed (about 16 weeks)
- Chick Grit, then switch to adult grit at 16 weeks
- Crumbled Oyster shell
- Dried mealworm treats
How to feed
- Several "v-neck" DIY feeders from PVC, or commercial metal wall-hanging feeder (perhaps two to prevent bullying)
- Separate bowl/bucket for grit and oyster
- In all cases undercover/out of rain
Another Metal Chicken Feeder
DIY PVC: