Stray Rooster

[KimbosKluckers]

Usually it's a crumble feed. Depending on who makes it, between 20-24% protein.

Edit to add I saw you use Nutrena brand in earlier comments. Their meatbird is 22%.

Got it. Thanks. I didn’t know if there’s a “too much protein” rule with the feed I give and snacks. I feel like she needs a sleeping bag

 

[Strawberry74]

I am so glad they are all getting along!! Nice work!

 

[KimbosKluckers]

I am so glad they are all getting along!! Nice work!

Thanks so much!

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I've been feeding mine meatbird for the extra protein. They really enjoy it and go after it first right now. I've been mixing meatbird and layer to make sure they still get some calcium and they pick and choose what they need most.

For any newer readers, be sure to keep providing oyster shell separately, ESPECIALLY when mixing non-layered (minimal calcium) with layer feed.

 

[NursGG56]

This guy showed up at my gate today, when I approached he walked off and a few hours later he is back and closer to my hen’s run. I threw him some scratch. What kind is he? So pretty. What would you all do? Let him in? Afraid he may hurt the girls though he talked to them through the fence which “seemed” non aggressive. He won’t last long outside here. I posted on the only local app up here. View attachment 4237836

He looks to an Americana. He resembles a few of my girls. Boy, he is a good looking fella

 

[KimbosKluckers]

He looks to an Americana. He resembles a few of my girls. Boy, he is a good looking fella

Someone mentioned that breed and also Andalusian, that’s what we are thinking due his comb and the blue lacy look. He is beautiful either way. Thanks!

 

[Fallenone05]

For any newer readers, be sure to keep providing oyster shell separately, ESPECIALLY when mixing non-layered (minimal calcium) with layer feed.

I've been giving them egg shell on the side. They've hardly touched it - most of my hens are on winter break right now though with their age. Calcium isn't *as* important when they're not actively making egg shells.

 

[NatJ]

I've been giving them egg shell on the side. They've hardly touched it - most of my hens are on winter break right now though with their age. Calcium isn't *as* important when they're not actively making egg shells.

The important thing is that they can get the calcium when they do need it, and it sounds like you've got that covered!

 

[I Love Feather Babies]

He definitely has Blue Andalusian in him based on color and white earlobes. He’s beautiful.

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Just a small update on Ralphie the Rooster. He’s been with the gals for a bit over two weeks now. It seems most are adjusting during the day but still do not appreciate his morning sexual assaults They tend to stay in the coop longer in the morning because of this. He tells them when to go to bed at night, they used to stay out until last light but now it’s earlier. I love his crow…during the day, he still starts at 4am and stops when we wake up around 6