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Wyorp Rock said:
@chickens really and I will have to agree to disagree on the wet feed;) I make both wet feed and dry crumbles available free choice for my chicks and adults. They get both from day 1
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That is a choice but not recommended for Chicks..Feed spoils quickly when wet..I know many think it's fine but not necessary..Ducklings do great on wet feed because they eat like monsters..
 
chickens really said:
That is a choice but not recommended for Chicks..Feed spoils quickly when wet..I know many think it's fine but not necessary..Ducklings do great on wet feed because they eat like monsters..
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I agree with you on the spoilage-I make it "fresh" every morning.
I'm home most days so re-fill wet feed as needed, I only put out what they will normally eat in a couple of hours - hmmm...I suppose my "free choice" phrase on wet feed may not be that accurate:hmm LOL
 
Wyorp Rock said:
I agree with you on the spoilage-I make it "fresh" every morning.
I'm home most days so re-fill wet feed as needed, I only put out what they will normally eat in a couple of hours - hmmm...I suppose my "free choice" phrase on wet feed may not be that accurate:hmm LOL
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I understand and if new to raising Chicks I don't recommend wet at all.. we can do as we want but the recommendations state otherwise. I personally don't wet Chicken feed..Ducklings do best because they need water to swallow feed and scoop feed..Eat like monsters..
 
chickens really said:
I understand and if new to raising Chicks I don't recommend wet at all.. we can do as we want but the recommendations state otherwise. I personally don't wet Chicken feed..Ducklings do best because they need water to swallow feed and scoop feed..Eat like monsters..
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I hear that Duckies make a mess!

I do things a bit "unconventionally" at times. All of us have to find what works for us-this is what's great about BYC. Creative ideas, opinions and different methods can be read about and discussed, then we pick/choose what fits into our "lifestyle".

My adults and chicks do eat very well. I have several feed stations spread out (helps avoid drama). Anyway, my chicks are in a grow out run and have access to dirt, grit, etc. They are at a goofy stage and have decided that one of the feed containers with crumbles is perfect to climb in a take a Starter dust bath:rolleyes: I have one similar to the photo below, I heard them carrying on yesterday, went to see what was up and 2 were in the cup bathing and the others were fighting to get in. :lau Needless to say, they had to pick up/eat spilled feed before I put out more.

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Wyorp Rock said:
I hear that Duckies make a mess!

I do things a bit "unconventionally" at times. All of us have to find what works for us-this is what's great about BYC. Creative ideas, opinions and different methods can be read about and discussed, then we pick/choose what fits into our "lifestyle".

My adults and chicks do eat very well. I have several feed stations spread out (helps avoid drama). Anyway, my chicks are in a grow out run and have access to dirt, grit, etc. They are at a goofy stage and have decided that one of the feed containers with crumbles is perfect to climb in a take a Starter dust bath:rolleyes: I have one similar to the photo below, I heard them carrying on yesterday, went to see what was up and 2 were in the cup bathing and the others were fighting to get in. :lau Needless to say, they had to pick up/eat spilled feed before I put out more.

quart2.jpg
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I prefer Ducks over Chickens..
Yes, we do what works for us but then need to explain how we do it too..:frow
I'm sure you have a great flock of Birds..:frow
 

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