What is the protein levels in BOSS?

[Barry Natchitoches]

I am figuring I need to increase the protein levels of my laying hens right now, since they are eating so many weeds that I pull out of the garden, and the smaller or deformed looking strawberries out of the strawberry patch.


Will giving them BOSS increase or decrease their protein levels?


What can I give them to increase their protein levels, if BOSS will not do it? Would giving them some of the babies chick starter feed be a good idea?

 

[Chris09]

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Will giving them BOSS increase or decrease their protein levels?

Most likely decrease there over all protein. BOSS will range from 15 to 17 percent protein.

What can I give them to increase their protein levels, if BOSS will not do it? Would giving them some of the babies chick starter feed be a good idea

Chick starter is a good way to increase there protein amount.


Chris​

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

BOSS is around 16% protein.
Chick starter is great for laying hens- just get the unmedicated feed and offer oyster shell. Some folks just feed that forever.

 

[suebee]

Flock Raiser is 20% protein if I'm not mistaken. Add oyster shell, boss. Starter is great too.