New to Chickens (no experience)

[PimsGarden]

You were given some great advise, you were already doing a lot right so I think small adjustments to the plan and you'll be good to go!

 

[VictoriaTexas]

You were given some great advise, you were already doing a lot right so I think small adjustments to the plan and you'll be good to go!

Thank you

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Glad to have you in the fun and poultry loving community.

 

[VictoriaTexas]

Hello and Welcome to Backyard Chickens. Glad to have you in the fun and poultry loving community.

Where is Victoria, TX ?

 

[VictoriaTexas]

yeah the sack of feed fooled me too & I almost returned it, It isnt labeled anything on the sack at all with the exception of the tag

I heard when they molt/Winter the extra protien 18%+ is important

 

[VictoriaTexas]

I have enough garden space to grown 3500 ears flint or sorghum, peas & beans . . .

the meat scraps is challenge Ive thought over

its made here in Texas

 

[sourland]

 

[VictoriaTexas]

yeah the sack of feed fooled me too & I almost returned it, It isnt labeled anything on the sack at all with the exception of the tag

I heard when they molt/Winter the extra protien 18%+ is important

Should I get a sack of meat bird crumbles 22% from my local TSC ?


https://shop.purinamills.com/products/purina-meat-bird-crumbles

 

[VictoriaTexas]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

You aren't just feeding scratch are you? That is intended as a treat only and in very small quantities. The birds should be on a complete diet that offers 18-20% protein.

I was told since my layers were born & raised on the opposite side on the County I should keep the hens inside the coop for the 1st 5-10 days before allowing them to roam in the run.

And that the scratch would help aquatint them to the coop environment if I need help getting the birds back in in the evening. The soldier flys would just help get them comfortable in thier new surroundings

 

[VictoriaTexas]

Where is Victoria, TX ?

about 120 mi from each of the 4 good size Cities nearby. Victoria is tiny pop 90,000 ish