Organic Flock Raiser

[odysseychicken]

I have been feeding my chickens New Country Organics grower. They will be laying soon and I am trying to decide what feed to go with. I was going to continue with New Country Organics layer. I want to keep organic. My chickens free range 90% of the time. I have been wondering if a higher protein flock raise with oyster shell free choice would be better for them. I just can't seem to find an organic, non-GMO flock raiser. Are their any big brands that carry it? Does anyone know of any local brands in Connecticut? Is their a down side to using flock raiser as their primary feed?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

If your grower is non medicated you can continue to feed that, or switch to an all flock when and if you find one. My flock is 100% free range, layer wasn't enough protein, my birds are doing much better since I switched. Most chickens continue to grow past the first year and require extra protein, switching to layer too soon can cause troubles. Always provide oyster shells in a separate dish free choice.

 

[Chris09]

Blue Seal has a "All Flock" that they call, "Start/Broiler".

https://blueseal.com/product/?id=136
https://blueseal.com/files/feeding-and-mgmt/poultry/1002-organiclife-starter.pdf

 

[odysseychicken]

Thanks for the responses. I have had my "ah ha!" moment. The suggestion to keep them on the grower sounded intriguing to me. Then it was stated that Blue Seal carries a flock raiser that they call start/broiler. Then I put 2 and 2 together and realized that the grower I am using is referred to as starter/broiler on the label. So, I guess I can keep them on it with oyster shell free choice.

Thanks!