I just went to the feed store today and I need to know if this is true

[BettyR]

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I think you need to call around and check prices...we pay 29¢ a pound for Lone Star 20% starter; it seems odd that there would be such a big difference in the price.

 

[Break an Egg]

It had to be black or blue, it was small dark and had feathers on it's feet.

Also, they can special order what you want, just ask them. Thats how I got my silkies.

 

[Lanissa86]

I really think a silkie bug bit me, I just can't stop looking at pics, and now of course...MINE!

 

[Ace_king_brahma]

I've tried this year since Grower/Finisher is available to me finally. And so far no problems on Dumor. In fact this bunch looks healthier than any other batches I've raised before.

Starter is like 20% protein 24% for broilers and turkeys, Finisher/Grower 15%, Layer 16%.

I've been told to use starter until they reach 4-6 weeks and switch to grower. Keep roosters on grower and put hens on layer feed when close to lay or at lay.

 

[Cetawin]

Depending on whether the brand is a starter/grower combo, you will need a grower at 6 weeks and they a layer right before they start laying...

here is a good informative page for you to review...

http://www.freewebs.com/professorchicken/timelineofachicken.htm

 

[MissPrissy]

I suggest not feeding layer until you see an egg. You cannot predict when a pullet will start to lay. The average is 18 - 24 weeks. However there are many heavy breeds that don't lay until 26 - 30 weeks. Some polish and jersey giants have been known to hold out until 32 weeks before they start to lay. The extra calcium in the layer feed builds up in their body and can cause trouble with their kidneys since it isn't being utilized to make egg shells.

 

[panner123]

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Be sure this is food grade DE. I have seen some feed stores trying to sell junk as food grade.

 

[Wolf-Kim]

Lanissa, you can tell a silkie chick at the feed store because they will have feathered feet and they will have an extra toe on each foot. It makes them easy to sort out.

-Kim

 

[j&amac]

Is this DE all are talking about the same thing that humans can take,and what it it for,,excuse my ignorance,,but not used to all this food stuff,,,we always threw out scrapes and plain old corn when I was a boy at home,,,,thanks for any reply