- May 22, 2012
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Hi, All,
I am expecting 25 meatbirds to come my way in the next few days. I have never raised them before, and have some questions. First, how long do they stay inside for? I built them a plywood brooder box, about 22 sq. feet. It has a chicken wire lid, but other than that, it is all plywood. How warm should they stay? Is it different from raising egg layers? When can they be moved to their tractor in our lawn?
Second, what should their diet be? I have heard conflicting things on this. Some people say 23% from start to finish, others switch to 20% after four weeks. Also, when do you stop giving them food 24 hours a day?
Thanks so much for the help!
I am expecting 25 meatbirds to come my way in the next few days. I have never raised them before, and have some questions. First, how long do they stay inside for? I built them a plywood brooder box, about 22 sq. feet. It has a chicken wire lid, but other than that, it is all plywood. How warm should they stay? Is it different from raising egg layers? When can they be moved to their tractor in our lawn?
Second, what should their diet be? I have heard conflicting things on this. Some people say 23% from start to finish, others switch to 20% after four weeks. Also, when do you stop giving them food 24 hours a day?
Thanks so much for the help!