Never stop!!!!!

[arwoon]

In time, it will hurt the roo. Stop.

It does? I didn't know that. do you know how?

 

[cherrynberry]

It does? I didn't know that. do you know how?

It is too much on their kidneys

 

[Brooks_]

It does? I didn't know that. do you know how?

It is too much on their kidneys

That. It is hard on the kidneys.

 

[cherrynberry]

Glad to hear its gone well! 16o/o layer feed for the whole flock. (The extra calcium doesn't hurt the rooster) I'm not sure what brand cause we get it from our local co-op. But it has worked out fine with the roo eating the same food as the hens.

Thanks! I was getting really worried with them eating that much! I am so glad it has gone well!!!

 

[arwoon]

That. It is hard on the kidneys.

Ok! Good to know.

 

[cherrynberry]

No, place the mealworms first -- replacing them several times a day until the chickens have learned that the nipples are wet. Do this for a week.

Never leave chickens without water unless you know that they are aware that water exists in the alternate waterer.

Update! The new welsummer chicks learned how to use the waterer. And when the adult hens saw, they learned as well, we still have the normal waterer out for them as well, but I am hoping they all learn soon!

 

[3KillerBs]

Update! The new welsummer chicks learned how to use the waterer. And when the adult hens saw, they learned as well, we still have the normal waterer out for them as well, but I am hoping they all learn soon!

Once one flock member learns the others *usually* learn by imitation.