Food

[The Duckster]

what should i feed my chickens/ducks in winter in AZ

 

[rosemarythyme]

What are you currently feeding?

Why do you need to change feed in winter (forage availability, girls not laying, etc. )?

 

[The Duckster]

im feeding them 16% right now and were barely getting any eggs should i switch to something higher %

 

[BlueBaby]

An All-Flock feed is good. You will be able to feed it to both the chicken's and the duck's. You can give some oyster shell on the side for the hen's.

 

[Battlepants]

If your main symptom is lack of laying, you will probably want to look at your lighting situation. I've heard around 14 hours of light per day is what is good for laying. If you are depending on natural lighting in the US, you are likely only getting 10-11 hours of light on your hens. Add supplimental lighting prior to sun up to extend the "day" and you will likely see an increase in laying.

 

[StinkyAcres]

It is normal and natural for chickens to slow down laying in the winter and while they're molting.

 

[aart]

im feeding them 16% right now and were barely getting any eggs should i switch to something higher %

How old are your birds, in months?

Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Agree with some of the above that it's more likely shortened daylight and/or molting that's slowing down laying, not what you're feeding. Since I use 2 different feeds I opt for more protein/less calcium in the winter, when the birds aren't laying, but the change in feed ratio is the result of them not laying, not the cause.