Rooster.....layer feed?

[sloanbychoice]

Thought I’d update...
We did buy some all-flock feed.
But I was hesitant to just change my girls’ feed altogether, so we had both available to see what they would do.
We also decided to make pvc feeders.
So we made six, and we keep three of them with layer deed, and three of them with all-flock.
The ladies almost always go to the layer feed, but Boss goes to the all-flock.
I’ve watched as closely as I can, and this seems to be the case most of the time.
I guess they just know what they need?
Lol... chickens anyway!

 

[Cryss]

Thought I’d update...
We did buy some all-flock feed.
But I was hesitant to just change my girls’ feed altogether, so we had both available to see what they would do.
We also decided to make pvc feeders.
So we made six, and we keep three of them with layer deed, and three of them with all-flock.
The ladies almost always go to the layer feed, but Boss goes to the all-flock.
I’ve watched as closely as I can, and this seems to be the case most of the time.
I guess they just know what they need?
Lol... chickens anyway!

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I’d love to see you continue this experiment by dedicating one tube to oyster shell. I wonder if they would start eating the flock builder because they have enough calcium from the shells. Interesting experiment.

 

[ChickNanny13]

If you do, please update us

 

[Folly's place]

Chickens hate change, so birds who have been eating one feed are very likely to keep eating it, rather than anything new. Changing from x to y is best done gradually. It will be interesting to see how they all feel about the feeds in a month or two, and with that tube devoted to oyster shell.
Mary

 

[sloanbychoice]

I shall try it at once!!

 

[Mach 2]

Wondering if anyone else puts feeders on a wood pallet or something to make sure they don't eat moldy/old food. Half of our flock was rescued from that situation. Took quite awhile to get them healthy.

 

[Mach 2]

Wondering if anyone else puts feeders on a wood pallet or something to make sure they don't eat moldy/old food. Half of our flock was rescued from that situation. Took quite awhile to get them healthy.

Like the pvc feeders!

 

[GC-Raptor]

Wondering if anyone else puts feeders on a wood pallet or something to make sure they don't eat moldy/old food.

I use hanging feeders and let them get nearly empty before refilling.
I check the feed for dampness or clumping and will dump and clean before refilling. . GC