What protein percentage for these breeds?

[CaramelKittey]

Hi all!
Just curious what the best feed for these breeds are..
They are all in individual pens, so I can feed them all to their specific needs. Some I’ve been told what to feed, but wanted to see what everybody else likes as well. Others I have no clue what to feed.
Any and all advice given would be incredibly helpful! If possible, it would help to be specific what is best for chicks, hens, and roosters.
Thanks in advance!

Silkies -
(And Showgirl Silkies) -
Sumatras -
Seremas -
Naked Necks -
Old English Game Bantams -
Sebright -
Belgian Bearded D’Uccles -
Polish -
Appenzeller Spitzhaubens -
Andalusian -
Modern Game -

 

[PioneerChicks]

I think it is the same for them all. The basic rule I follow is 20-22 for chicks, and 16-20 for adults.

 

[besorto]

I have a few of those breeds (adults) in my mixed flock and they all do well on a 20% protein with oyster shell separate. I feed chicks 24% percent for the first week or two and then lower it down to 20-22%.

Plenty of treats on the side, especially when the weather gets cold. Cracked corn, mealworms, tomatoes and scratch.

 

[JadeFarms]

They can all eat the same thing, but wow you have separated pens for each. That’s a lot, you should breed them, they sell for a bit of money.

 

[CaramelKittey]

They can all eat the same thing, but wow you have separated pens for each. That’s a lot, you should breed them, they sell for a bit of money.

Thank you! We do breed them.
We are just getting into it, and just got a bunch more breeds I’ve never had before.

 

[CaramelKittey]

I think it is the same for them all. The basic rule I follow is 20-22 for chicks, and 16-20 for adults.

Thank you! Do you use 18% feed for adults, or 16-20% depending on the season?

 

[CaramelKittey]

I have a few of those breeds (adults) in my mixed flock and they all do well on a 20% protein with oyster shell separate. I feed chicks 24% percent for the first week or two and then lower it down to 20-22%.

Plenty of treats on the side, especially when the weather gets cold. Cracked corn, mealworms, tomatoes and scratch.

Thank you! If you don’t mind, which breeds do you have?
I’ve heard most do well on 18-20% so I will definitely do that!
Thank you!

 

[PioneerChicks]

Thank you! Do you use 18% feed for adults, or 16-20% depending on the season?

During chick season I use 20 percent (because I sometimes have broodies with the flock), and at other times I use around 18-20. It mostly depends on my situation. I'm not to strict.
Best of luck with whatever you choose!

 

[aart]

I use 20% Flock Raiser for all birds all year around.
I do give some scratch daily, roughly rationed to get to~18%.
Breed doesn't really matter.
Oyster Shell in separate feeders for the active layers.

If you are a serious breeder, might want to look into boosting nutrition when you separate your breeders for mating.

 

[CaramelKittey]

I use 20% Flock Raiser for all birds all year around.
I do give some scratch daily, roughly rationed to get to~18%.
Breed doesn't really matter.
Oyster Shell in separate feeders for the active layers.

If you are a serious breeder, might want to look into boosting nutrition when you separate your breeders for mating.

Thank you! What would be the best way to boost their nutrition? Are there vitamins or some kind of nutritional supplements I could give?
Thank you!