Feeding chickens only sprouts

[Hunter81103]

I was wondering some of your thoughts on feeding chickens only sprouts, I’m relatively new to all this, I have been giving layer feed but I wanted to switch to sprouts only and I will be providing vitamins/ minerals and oyster shells, but my question was, will my chickens continue to lay the same as on layer feed ?

 

[DobieLover]

I was wondering some of your thoughts on feeding chickens only sprouts, I’m relatively new to all this, I have been giving layer feed but I wanted to switch to sprouts only and I will be providing vitamins/ minerals and oyster shells, but my question was, will my chickens continue to lay the same as on layer feed ?

That is not a complete diet and will be woefully lacking in protein. Stick to a complete feed for the health and well being of your flock.

 

[Kiki]

I was wondering some of your thoughts on feeding chickens only sprouts, I’m relatively new to all this, I have been giving layer feed but I wanted to switch to sprouts only and I will be providing vitamins/ minerals and oyster shells, but my question was, will my chickens continue to lay the same as on layer feed ?

No.
Please don't stop feeding them a balanced diet if layer feed.

 

[NatJ]

I was wondering some of your thoughts on feeding chickens only sprouts, I’m relatively new to all this, I have been giving layer feed but I wanted to switch to sprouts only and I will be providing vitamins/ minerals and oyster shells, but my question was, will my chickens continue to lay the same as on layer feed ?

What kind of sprouts?

 

[Hunter81103]

What kind of sprouts?

It would be a whole grain blend and possibly lentils as well

 

[Hunter81103]

No.
Please don't stop feeding them a balanced diet if layer feed.

Is there any more natural way to go without layer feed that would be more balanced

 

[21hens-incharge]

Sprouts alone would never fulfill their dietary requirements.

They require at least 16% protein as well as calcium, amino acids and more in a correct ratio to maintain their health and laying ability.
The answer is no they would not be able to maintain laying on just sprouts. They would be malnourished instead.

 

[Kiki]

Is there any more natural way to go without layer feed that would be more balanced

No there is not. A balanced complete diet is best for preventing problems.

 

[Kiki]

You have a respiratory disease in your flock already, correct?
You should focus on keeping them as stress free as possible to prevent more out breaks...don't stress them by malnourishing them, please.

 

[Hunter81103]

You have a respiratory disease in your flock already, correct?
You should focus on keeping them as stress free as possible to prevent more out breaks...don't stress them by malnourishing them, please.

Yeah I got it from someone I bought a chicken from that I should not have, they are not stressed at all and I don’t understand how it is malnourishment it’s natural and I would be able to supplement anything I needed I could supplement vitamins, minerals, protein and calcium so I really don’t see the problem if all their needs are met