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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by verhey1999, Mar 11, 2015.

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  1. Mar 11, 2015 #1
    verhey1999

    verhey1999 In the Brooder

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    when my chicks hatch out in the coop with the rest of the flock and i put them all on starter with oyster shells:idunno will they keep laying eggs?:idunno
     
  2. Mar 11, 2015 #2
    TwoCrows

    TwoCrows Bird is the Word Staff Member Premium Member 7 Years

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    Hello there and welcome to BYC! [​IMG]

    Are you talking about when a broody hatches her chicks will she keep laying? She will start back up laying after she raises her chicks. Keep the broody and babies separated from the rest of the flock until the chicks are old enough they won't get hurt by any other hens or roosters. Momma will protect her babies, but it helps to keep them in their own place for a while or section them off. The chicks should not have oyster shell until they are ready to start laying. You can keep some out for the momma but don't mix it into the food so the babies eat more than they should. They won't naturally eat it unless they need it.
     
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  3. Mar 11, 2015 #3
    ChickensAreSweet

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    Unmedicated starter with oyster shells and mixed grains/seeds is what I feed my flock all the time. Just don't let your oyster shells run out as the starter doesn't have enough for laying hens.

    You may wish to offer some scratch as well to your older hens- just call them over and toss a bit out to them.

    In the winter they do need more grains as they burn a lot of energy staying warm. Now that it is about spring if you still have snow on the ground (I see you are in the north) they will appreciate some grains fed along with the starter.

    Welcome to BYC!
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2015 #4
    BantamFan4Life

    BantamFan4Life LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO. Premium Member

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!
     
  5. Mar 11, 2015 #5
    Wyandottes7

    Wyandottes7 Crowing 5 Years

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    Welcome to BYC! [​IMG]I'm glad you joined our "flock".

    TwoCrows has given you some good advice.[​IMG]
     
  6. Mar 11, 2015 #6
    NickyKnack

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    Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to joined the BYC family.
     
  7. Mar 11, 2015 #7
    drumstick diva

    drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member 8 Years

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    Glad you joined the flock
     
  8. Mar 11, 2015 #8
    Kelsie2290

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    Hello :frow and Welcome To BYC!
     

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