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How about grass clippings for 4 week old poults?

Discussion in 'Turkeys' started by NYRIR, May 24, 2011.

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  1. May 24, 2011 #1
    NYRIR

    NYRIR Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I would be giving them some grit for the first time as well.Is it dangerous to give them the clippings?They are from the front yard where the chickens do not go as a rule.Any advice would be appreciated.My poults BTW are still in the house ( I know...brooding in the house is a mess [​IMG] ) in the brooder.They have never been outside yet.
     
  3. May 24, 2011 #2
    mykl1

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    I give mine grass ( hand cut with scissors ) and they absolutely love it. Just a little every 2 or 3 days. They also get chopped romaine lettuce
     
  5. May 24, 2011 #3
    Frosty

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    Just make sure that you already have them started on grit...
     
  7. May 24, 2011 #4
    NYRIR

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    Quote:will do...I'll put some in there tonight.Save the grass clippings for tomorrow...thanks [​IMG]
     
  9. May 25, 2011 #5
    49erjohns

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    I start mine right a way too. If you give them too much their dropping well turn loose and black. Make sure the clippings have no chemicals like roundup or grubex. good luck, JOHN
     

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