Would this option be alright for non free range hens? My 5 hens will be 16 weeks in 2 weeks and I’m researching feed for them. I like the sounds of how you’re feeding your flock, but I can’t free range them.
I’ve never free ranged mine and they are fine. I like Purina - it’s easy to find, good consistent quality, and not too expensive. I don’t get too hung up on brands. I mean… these are just chickens, after all. I love them but I’m not going broke so they can eat top shelf, I have other priorities and expenses as well. They are healthy and doing just fine on Purina flock raiser.
oh sorry, thought you free ranged because it says free ranging under your name. Thank you for letting me know how you feed your flock. Thx.
Yeah those are titles automatically given to users based on their experience at BYC (I think how long since they joined and how much they’ve interacted with the forum). They’re chicken-themed
Same here I don't free range. They make you pay to change.
Pay to change what?
I think they're referring to the BYC titles.
You can buy yourself status?? That's so sad. They were supposed to be based on time/experience...
It's customizable for site supporters: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-to-get-a-custom-title.1518206/ - it's supposed to be for fun (which is why mine is just more song reference), not to artificially jump title ranks.
I free range. and like most posters here, for kmost BYCers, in most situations, I recommend an "All Flock"-type feed for all your birds, of all ages and genders, all the time. With free choice fresh clean water, free choice grit*, free choice oyster shell** available at all times.
