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Hi and welcome to BYC :frow We're so happy you've decided to join us :ya

We have a contest going on right now just for new folks like you. In order to enter you'll need to copy the link from your first post in this thread and post it in the contest thread.

To copy your link address, right click on the link to your thread and click copy or copy link
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That's all there is to it. Once you've finished this, you're eligible to win a nice BYC Calendar.
 
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Chickens are flock animals and really do best when kept with more of their own kind. What part of the world are you located? Some countries have a different way of raising and feeding the local breeds. Here in the states it's common to feed "chick starter" or similar protein content grower or all-flock crumble feed. Table scraps and even layer feed will not provide the proper nutrition for growing bodies to thrive. If feeding anything other than formulated feed, chick grit or tiny pebbles will need to be made available to the bird to digest its food.
 
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Chickens are flock animals and really do best when kept with more of their own kind. What part of the world are you located? Some countries have a different way of raising and feeding the local breeds. Here in the states it's common to feed "chick starter" or similar protein content grower or all-flock crumble feed. Table scraps and even layer feed will not provide the proper nutrition for growing bodies to thrive. If feeding anything other than formulated feed, chick grit or tiny pebbles will need to be made available to the bird to digest its food.
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I live in Maldives and Bak-Bak was a unexpected addition to the household, he was ordered by someone who later did not want him so we kept him. We thought he'd get sold pretty quickly but that didn't happen. He currently eats rice and some millet and sunflower seeds every now and then. He does eat bugs he can find.
 
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I live in Maldives and Bak-Bak was a unexpected addition to the household, he was ordered by someone who later did not want him so we kept him. We thought he'd get sold pretty quickly but that didn't happen. He currently eats rice and some millet and sunflower seeds every now and then. He does eat bugs he can find.
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Was he imported from a hatchery, or is he a local fowl breed? Are you sure he's male? How old is he now? It's possible he wasn't wanted because the main role of a rooster is to help produce offspring, and only 1 male is needed per 10 or more females... extra boys usually end up in the stew pot (same applies here).

I imagine your resources are somewhat limited there. The local "jungle type" chickens should be able to forage pretty well. What you're feeding will work... other options include cooked scrambled eggs, cooked oatmeal (or rice), mealworms, earthworms, smashed peas or other veggies and fruits but not citrus. You could also try growing fodder (sprouted grains like wheat, barley, oats) which will multiply into 10 times the weight of seeds in a week. Be sure to also have sand or grit available as well. If you have room to start a compost bin for chicken poop and old bedding along with other yard waste, that will eventually bring in another source of bugs and worms as it decomposes, then makes good garden soil later on.
Good luck with your new chicken!
 
FlappyFeathers said:
Was he imported from a hatchery, or is he a local fowl breed? Are you sure he's male? How old is he now? It's possible he wasn't wanted because the main role of a rooster is to help produce offspring, and only 1 male is needed per 10 or more females... extra boys usually end up in the stew pot (same applies here).

I imagine your resources are somewhat limited there. The local "jungle type" chickens should be able to forage pretty well. What you're feeding will work... other options include cooked scrambled eggs, cooked oatmeal (or rice), mealworms, earthworms, smashed peas or other veggies and fruits but not citrus. You could also try growing fodder (sprouted grains like wheat, barley, oats) which will multiply into 10 times the weight of seeds in a week. Be sure to also have sand or grit available as well. If you have room to start a compost bin for chicken poop and old bedding along with other yard waste, that will eventually bring in another source of bugs and worms as it decomposes, then makes good garden soil later on.
Good luck with your new chicken!
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thanks for the advice. I have no idea what breed or gender he/she is and s/he was bred by my uncle. I also don't know how old s/he is
 

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