Dhkoenig
Songster
Hi Everyone. Thanks to the guidance of BYC friends, I learned to could incorporate my very young babies into the flock as long as they had panic doors and hiding spaces. It worked out really well and they are like the girls in Jr. Highschool hanging out with the Seniors LOL. I have a question about feeding. Someone suggested hanging the hen's feeders high enough for the little girls not to reach. I discovered an issue I need help with. The babies are just over 4 weeks old.
1) my chickens are SLOPPY eaters and they do drop a decent amount of crumbs on the ground. I notice my little ones hanging out grazing under the feeder. Are they safe if that happens?
Thinking about switching to all flock to solve this but...
2) Do the grown up hens (in a strong egg laying period) really know to start using their oyster shells? I feel like they never bother with them nor their grit....
3) if I put oyster shells out for the big girls, don't I run the risk of the babies eating it?
1) my chickens are SLOPPY eaters and they do drop a decent amount of crumbs on the ground. I notice my little ones hanging out grazing under the feeder. Are they safe if that happens?
Thinking about switching to all flock to solve this but...
2) Do the grown up hens (in a strong egg laying period) really know to start using their oyster shells? I feel like they never bother with them nor their grit....
3) if I put oyster shells out for the big girls, don't I run the risk of the babies eating it?