Is this feed ok?

[Melky]

Typically meat birds are grown on a higher protein than laying hens. I would not use. Chickens max protein is usually 20% starter grower medicated till 8 weeks then can come off the medicated feed. I would stick with Purina starter grower personally.

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Somewhat new to raising chickens and when I bought my chicks(my babies will be for eggs only) I bought a 25lbs bag of purina medicated starter/grower. I've been looking for Purina brand feed and the only store that may have is a 45min drive away. I found a feed store 10 mins away so I drove there, asked the lady "I have 5 pullets between the ages of 9 weeks to 14 weeks, obviously not laying yet what's the best thing I can feed them?" And she gave me this "quick gro" crumble I didn't start checking the ingredients and nutritional values til I got home, but I still don't know if it's what I should be using? Any help would be appreciated. Also I'm in (central) Orange County, Californiaif anyone can recommend a good feed to place

Don’t use. Take back and get money back is what I would do. They gave wrong recommendation. Too high of protein in chickens can cause kidney disease and gout. See my previous post. Max 20% protein till 8 weeks then 18% then 16 % at laying age for laying hens. That feed is for meat birds only.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Don’t use. Take back and get money back is what I would do. They gave wrong recommendation. Too high of protein in chickens can cause kidney disease and gout. See my previous post. Max 20% protein till 8 weeks then 18% then 16 % at laying age for laying hens. That feed is for meat birds only.

You people worry too much, chickens eat rocks for a living. And besides, owners that show their chickens for competition usually feed them extra protein like in the 24% or something!! Now, give me that bag of feed if you don't want it!!

 

[Molpet]

Too high of protein in chickens can cause kidney disease and gout.

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/3509/gout-management-in-poultry/
"...Protein

• Healthy kidneys are not affected by high dietary protein levels. Nevertheless, in case of pre-existing kidney damage, feed containing more than 30 per cent of crude protein can be dangerous. This leads to excessive uric acid production which further worsens the kidney function.
• Adulteration of protein supplements with urea increases the nitrogenous component, further enhancing the uric acid production. This coupled with kidney damage can lead to gout....."

 

[RookieChickyMom]

Ok

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/3509/gout-management-in-poultry/
"...Protein

• Healthy kidneys are not affected by high dietary protein levels. Nevertheless, in case of pre-existing kidney damage, feed containing more than 30 per cent of crude protein can be dangerous. This leads to excessive uric acid production which further worsens the kidney function.
• Adulteration of protein supplements with urea increases the nitrogenous component, further enhancing the uric acid production. This coupled with kidney damage can lead to gout....."

Thanks for the information @Molpet
Ok sooo it's safe to feed to them is what this means right?
Also, @Shamo Hybrid, I WANT to feed it to them but I'm not going to do so if it will harm them, just rather be on the safe side.

Don’t use. Take back and get money back is what I would do. They gave wrong recommendation. Too high of protein in chickens can cause kidney disease and gout. See my previous post. Max 20% protein till 8 weeks then 18% then 16 % at laying age for laying hens. That feed is for meat birds only.

Yeah, i was going to try that if I couldn't feed it to them.

 

[Molpet]

Ok sooo it's safe to feed to them is what this means right?

yes

 

[Flockandfowl46]

That is a meatbird or also for gamebirds...too much protein you can find a bag of regular chick starter and mix about 1/4 of the other until gone so it's not wasted

 

[RookieChickyMom]

Thanks all for your replies. I think I will head to that store tomorrow since it's the weekend and buy the Purina brand feed. I was thinking flock Raiser. Sound good? Also they sell 50 pound bags how long does it stay fresh? Should I just get to? I only have the five pullets so they don't eat too much and I don't want it to go bad or get moldy

 

[GC-Raptor]

Thanks all for your replies. I think I will head to that store tomorrow since it's the weekend and buy the Purina brand feed. I was thinking flock Raiser. Sound good? Also they sell 50 pound bags how long does it stay fresh? Should I just get to? I only have the five pullets so they don't eat too much and I don't want it to go bad or get moldy

When I had just 3 hens I bought Non-Medicated Start & Grow in a 25# bag. Offered Oyster Shells separately.
I had feed go bad 5 months from mill date, stored in my house in original bag. GC

 

[chickens really]

What breed are the Pullets?..certain breeds require higher protein or behavioural issues arise..

 

[RookieChickyMom]

What breed are the Pullets?..certain breeds require higher protein or behavioural issues arise..

I have one Buff Orpington she's 9 weeks, I also have a Silver Laced Wyandotte & an EE 10 weeks old, and a Barred Rock & Welsummer 14 weeks old