SpinningJenny
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- Apr 6, 2016
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Two external pips! OK, I can go to bed now.
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So, as it turns out, I "misunderestimated" my feed delivery date and the chick starter won't be here for another week... I know the chicks that are hatching now will have their yolks to use up for a few days (2? 3?) but what pantry items would be good for grinding up for them until the feed arrives?
Awesome, thanks! I'll give them a bit of egg, and do you think I should stir in some yogurt or coconut oil or something else to make it crumbly for them?I make no claims that this is a balanced diet as it's likely short on the essential amino acids due to lack of animal protein but it's plenty good for their first week and even more in the end... You can also toss in some smashed hard boiled eggs to give them some animal proteins...
These are some of your ingredients with their protein content... I took out a few things, some because of 'grinding' issues and others just because, trying to keep it simple..
rolled oats 13%
rolled rye 10%
green split peas (dried) 24%
red lentils 25%
green lentils 25%
breads crumbs 13%
Take 1 part each of the above and blend into a fine grind... The end results is a near 18% feed, sufficient as a chick starter... Don't wait three days you can start them on this right away...
If you run out of one thing swap it for something of a similar or higher protein level... For example if you run out of peas, you could replace that portion with lentils and maintain the near 18% feed...
do you think I should stir in some yogurt or coconut oil or something else to make it crumbly for them?
i personally would not bother, but it's up to you... Beware chickens can't digest lactose, so although they will be able to use the probiotics and the converted lactose sugars in the yogurt any lactose left over will flush through their system and can give them the squirts, so use it in moderation...
What kind of candler have you been using? ThanksWe've got four pips now, and a cool video of the eggs peeping and rocking to say thanks for all the advice and support in this thread. You guys rule!
What kind of candler have you been using? Thanks