What to feed chickens in cold weather?

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!
What are you currently feeding your flock?

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you decided to join us!

I would recommend not feeding layer feed in the winter because they aren't laying so they don't need all the calcium.

 

[drumstick diva]

agree. As to myself, a senior hoping to keep bone density, I personally take calcium supplements 1 each 4 x a day per MY doctors instructions. Luckily I don't lay any eggs.

 

[N F C]

Hello, thanks for joining!

 

[Stepnout]

Hello welcome to BYC.
I have a few questions on this topic and I’m not sure if the original poster might be in this same situation.
My pullets are still laying everyday! They were 16 weeks when I picked them late August 2020. I’m assuming they will lay somewhat regularly this winter.
If the original poster is in the same situation (pullets still laying) what would be the suggested feed?
Second question I’m wondering if the OP is living in the Northern (winter)or Southern (summer)Hemisphere?
Does the OP intend on using additional lighting to keep production up?

Cheers

 

[CluckerFamily]

Hello welcome to BYC.
I have a few questions on this topic and I’m not sure if the original poster might be in this same situation.
My pullets are still laying everyday! They were 16 weeks when I picked them late August 2020. I’m assuming they will lay somewhat regularly this winter.
If the original poster is in the same situation (pullets still laying) what would be the suggested feed?
Second question I’m wondering if the OP is living in the Northern (winter)or Southern (summer)Hemisphere?
Does the OP intend on using additional lighting to keep production up?

Cheers

Do you only have pullets if so keep feeding what you are feeding. If you have a mixed flock you can feed All Flock.
Additional lighting is okay to use but make sure you have plenty of room in your coop. You will see extra pecking so you will need space, places to hide, extra feeders/waterers. This is just to plan for the extra time they are up and about and may not go into the run because the sun isn't up yet.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Kiki]

Hello welcome to BYC.
I have a few questions on this topic and I’m not sure if the original poster might be in this same situation.
My pullets are still laying everyday! They were 16 weeks when I picked them late August 2020. I’m assuming they will lay somewhat regularly this winter.
If the original poster is in the same situation (pullets still laying) what would be the suggested feed?
Second question I’m wondering if the OP is living in the Northern (winter)or Southern (summer)Hemisphere?
Does the OP intend on using additional lighting to keep production up?

Cheers

Ypur birds will lay through the winter...feed them layer feed.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Welcome to the community! Appears you have a lot of helpful advice already and all I have to say is, "what they said!"