Raising Breeders

[TAO]

Hello: Want to try some breeding, and need to find a good breeder feed ration. I have seen breeder feed mentioned here & there but no facts on o/o protien etc. Also, should I wait for pullets to age before selecting hatching eggs? Thanks for any info. TAO

 

[bigzio]

TAO, some people use game bird grower which is higher in protein than chicken feed.

Eggs from Older pullets are ok, but I would not use some of the first eggs layed. Using the most uniform eggs is also a good idea.

bigzio

 

[TAO]

Thanks Bigzio: Our local Co-Op does not have a wide variety of feeds anymore, our part of N.Ga. has had an explosion growth. Just not as many farm folks as there was 30 years ago. I am planning on pullets to lay in June and start the hatching eggs in November. Going too be a chore trying to brood thru the winter.

I will check up on the game feed thingy when in town, might be the way to go. However, not sure if higher protien is what I need, as I will want to slow grow the breed stock. I was more concerned about the needed extra vitamins & minerals. These may be in the game feed. Thanks again for the post, TAO

 

[speckledhen]

Bill, Brown's Feed has a product called Super Breeder Crumble. Right now the company is having trouble with their equipment crushing it too much, but are getting new machines. It's a Southern States product, 21% protein and made for breeders.