Hi and help please!

[Amber Bird]

Hi and thanks in advance…
I have read several threads on this topic but have one remaining question.

My two girls, one point of lay and one mature Isa Brown, will not eat pellets, including the smaller ones. Yes, they like them wet but I find this impractical, especially when going away and they are in someone else’s care.

I am looking to crumbles but I am unable to find any in South Australia suitable for mature chickens. Those designed for younger stages contain a medical ingredient that I assume is not good for adult birds every day.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I just want happy, healthy girls.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[nuthatched]

Hi there, welcome.
My advice is to leave them with the pellets. No healthy animal will refuse food and unless they have beak issues, they'll eat when they're hungry.
They won't starve..
Just make sure the feed is fresh and they'll be fine.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. I feed a pellet feed all eat it but have feeders out from 8 to dark.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
If all they have to eat are the pellets, they WILL eat them if that's all you give them and nothing else.

 

[Amber Bird]

Hi and thanks in advance…
I have read several threads on this topic but have one remaining question.

My two girls, one point of lay and one mature Isa Brown, will not eat pellets, including the smaller ones. Yes, they like them wet but I find this impractical, especially when going away and they are in someone else’s care.

I am looking to crumbles but I am unable to find any in South Australia suitable for mature chickens. Those designed for younger stages contain a medical ingredient that I assume is not good for adult birds every day.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I just want happy, healthy girls.

 

[Amber Bird]

Answering my own question here… I just received a call back from my local stock feed store. They informed me that Laucke Red Hen 17 is a CRUMBLE! I did not realise this It looks like good quality so I’ll pick some up. Fingers crossed they’ll like it.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Thanks for joining this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Good luck with the feed change.

 

[OrpingtonManiac]