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Sylvester017 said:
Just curious ~ if you have a fence how do dogs get on your property to poo? Years ago we had a chainlink fence w/ one sturdy chainlink gate but the 2nd gate was flimsy wood that a German Shepherd broke to get into our yard years ago ~ lucky our birds were locked in the run & a neighbor chased off the stray! We now have block walls & iron bar gates. But you know, it still doesn't keep out night critters like opossums, raccoons, or coyotes from the yard. Good thing hens go down at dusk & get locked in for the night.

Blockwall w/ redwood privacy fencing on top of block wall to left in photo & barn coop in rear under patio roof. End of season raised garden beds in center.
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Block wall + barn coop & dog kennel wire run. Hens free roam the yard by day & only use the coop to lay eggs then go to roost in the coop at dusk when we lock up the run.
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The fence divides the properties at the sides but there's no fence at the road. They just walk around.
 
RoyalChick said:
I had a quick look and ‘Grower’ feed exists in the UK.
I would be feeding her that as it has less calcium added.
Here is an example.
https://www.smallholderworld.co.uk/products/allen-page-smallholder-poultry-growers-pellets
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She's got this below and is refusing to eat it wet dry or mixed into other foods 🤔

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Marie2020 said:
She's got this below and is refusing to eat it wet dry or mixed into other foods 🤔

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That is the same brand as I posted.
They do a 'Layers' feed (pellets and crumble) which has the added calcium a laying hen needs.
They also do baby chick crumbs and the one I posted which is called 'Grower' and seems to be in pellets only. They advertise the Grower for ages 5-6 weeks up to point of lay, but it is also fine for 'post laying' chickens. It might be worth a try and you could mix in a bit of the Layers so it doesn't go to waste.
I have no idea if that is why she isn't liking Layer feed - but at her age I would probably take her off Layer feed anyway, so she may just be telling you that!
Her poop doesn't look to bad to me - mine often have liquid poop, particularly in the summer.
 
RoyalChick said:
That is the same brand as I posted.
They do a 'Layers' feed (pellets and crumble) which has the added calcium a laying hen needs.
They also do baby chick crumbs and the one I posted which is called 'Grower' and seems to be in pellets only. They advertise the Grower for ages 5-6 weeks up to point of lay, but it is also fine for 'post laying' chickens. It might be worth a try and you could mix in a bit of the Layers so it doesn't go to waste.
I have no idea if that is why she isn't liking Layer feed - but at her age I would probably take her off Layer feed anyway, so she may just be telling you that!
Her poop doesn't look to bad to me - mine often have liquid poop, particularly in the summer.
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Thank you 😊

I've just added my questions on what to feed here https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/what-can-i-feed-my-elderly-chicken.1638375/

This food was only just purchased. I hope I can find an alternative and give it to people that could use it. .

I'll look up growers feed and call my supplier tomorrow to see what they will suggest.
 

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