What to feed retired chickens?

kla37

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Apr 18, 2010
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Should chickens that are older and have quit laying be given a feed other than layer feed? My chickens are still chicks, but I know a couple people around here with elderly pet chickens that have been wondering about it. Hopefully, my babies will have long lives too! :DThanks!
 
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I will be watching this thread, curious as well if there are any feeding differences. I assume you keep them on layer..
 
I was always ready to feed my roosters a little scratch and not much more but didn't want to separate them from the laying hens.

The layer feed with 4 to 6 times the calcium needs of a non-laying bird, seems excessive in that mineral for your friends' retired hens.

. . . just some thoughts
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Steve
 

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