How much does a Silkie need to eat a day? overweight/limp

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

I have a Silkie pullet 10 months old. She is laying. She has a limp and a bent toe (since chick) and doesn't get around much although does scratch in the grass and can move about ok getting to food/ water and up to the coop/ roost. She stands around most of the day apart from some time scratching in the grass but not active like the others probably because of her limp/toe. She is quite heavy compared to all my other Silkies when I carry her she seems overweight.
I have had her in a separate coop for a few months now with another pullet and cockerel (for buddies) that is easier access with steps to get in and out for her.

...So, how much food does a Silkie need daily? I would have to fence her off to make sure she only gets her ration.
Also I do not give her any treats at all, mostly because the others come first. She eats grower feed (since I have a cockerel) and a little grass.

Thanks!

 

[Got_The_Chick_Itch]

Try Layena and cracked corn and just make sure she gets to the food and she should be fine

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Try Layena and cracked corn and just make sure she gets to the food and she should be fine

I haven't heard of Layena, do they sell it in Australia? Does it come with cracked corn in it? And how much would I give her a day? Thanks!

 

[SulkyBantam]

What grower are you feeding? Try all flock feed instead.
I have a hen just like that but she is a total tiny runt. Thin and small.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

What grower are you feeding? Try all flock feed instead.
I have a hen just like that but she is a total tiny runt. Thin and small.

I haven't seen All flock here. We have starter, grower or layer available here. I have them on grower since I have roosters, with shell on the side. ... My pullet is overweight so I'm just trying to figure out how to get her to get back to a healthy size.

 

[SulkyBantam]

Yeah i see. Well i would give them layer BUT I'm not asking to be argued with. Just my opinion. Hope you manage it.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Yeah i see. Well i would give them layer BUT I'm not asking to be argued with. Just my opinion. Hope you manage it.

I was thinking about buying layer but I don't want any bad effects on my roosters I could buy a small bag and mix it in with grower? Do you think that could help my pullets weight problem?

 

[SulkyBantam]

I think it would, and that you should, BUT don't jump down my throat anyone please when I say this. Go for it. If you see any ill effects, just cut it out.

 

[The Happster]

Weigh her.
Does she free range? If not, how big is her pen?
Chickens don't easily overeat, but with nothing to do they tend to hang around by the feeder.


No need to feed her layer feed.
I dislike it. My birds live on growers.
Is she laying?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I agree, you can weigh her if you are able. I weigh ones I am worried about on a kitchen gram scale, weekly if they are being monitored. I believe it is difficult for chickens to overeat. I also use grower feed as I have a cockerel, supplement with oyster shell for those who need it.