what do I need to feed my show chickens

[texasrangers1]

i have 12 show chickens and I do not know what to feed them.
Right now I am feeding them regular scratch and a game bird/show bird mix with some sunflower seeds

 

[Big yellow]

Well, I know marigold will really bring out the color in there feathers, so you could try that.

 

[texasrangers1]

what is marigold?
which is better during the chickens molt: Feather fixer or cat treats

 

[Big yellow]

Marigold is a type of flower, And my birds havent gone through a molt yet, so I'm not sure.

 

[texasrangers1]

ok thanks

do you know if I need to give my chickens any supplements

 

[Big yellow]

Always give your chickens extra calcium in the form of oyster shell. It helps them lay there eggs

 

[texasrangers1]

ok thanks

 

[Chris09]

i have 12 show chickens and I do not know what to feed them.
Right now I am feeding them regular scratch and a game bird/show bird mix with some sunflower seeds

There are as many ways to feed show chickens as there are feed brands.
Most exhibitors I know including myself are feeding a good game bird feed that contains animal proteins and fats in a "mix".

What are you feeding (breed and variety)?
White birds shouldn't be fed a lot of extra corn or even marigold because it will give the white feathers a off color.

 

[texasrangers1]

I am feeding a little bit of fancy scratch and some show bird mix I added a bit of sunflower seed.
The types of birds I'm feeding is:
gold laced wyandotte (3)
silver laced wyandotte (4)
Easter eggers (2)
black Austrolorps (2)
partridge rock (1)

 

[FoxholeFarm]

This thread died but I'm looking for advice too! I'm feeding blue and splash silkies, fawn OEGB and a variety of bantam Cochins.