Getting my hens more protein without feeding their eggs back to them..

[Coopcoop]

Hi there,

Looking for a clever way to get more protein in to the diet of my hens without feeding their own protein back to them like i've seen suggested elsewhere on the boards. I saw an earlier post about sprouts, mung bean or others. Anyone given this a shot?

Thanks for the help.

Love and Light to all,

Miko

 

[jhm47]

Cat food, dog food, meat scraps, tuna, most anything will work. In these cold days, energy is more important than protein. Cat or dog food would supply both.

 

[Tala]

BOSS (black oil sunflower seeds) and mealworms are high protein treats

or simply switch to a higher protein feed, that would be super-easy

 

[Bedste]

CALF MANNA or Protein booster at the feedstore in a big blue bag

 

[ArizonaNessa]

I was going to suggest Calf Manna as well
http://www.mannapro.com/calf-manna.htm

 

[twentynine]

Why do you need more protien?

 

[wohneli]

Cottage cheese - high protien and really fun to watch them eat!

 

[chickeydee]

I am wondering why are you not feeding them the shells ? It want hurt them ,it is actually good for them . Black seeds also . I mix both and give it to them as a treat .

 

[bibliophile birds]

flaxseed (linseed) is a GREAT source of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. it's not cheap, but you need very little of it to make a difference so it should be affordable.

 

[PaulaJoAnne]

We feed Barley and fishmeal, with an addition of oyster shell in winter.
The fishmeal makes for excellent egg laying, and no, the eggs do not taste like fish