Ladygrey17
In the Brooder
- May 25, 2022
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Her have 5 chicks and 1 mama hen. Chicks are about 7-8 weeks old now. 4hens and 1 rooster. Mama just started laying again this week so we have brought out the small chick feeder for her layer crumbles and kept the large feeder full with starter/grower crumbles.
Once the chicks start laying, which is around 4-6months?, they can go on layer feed. But what about the rooster? Should I then feed something different in the smaller feeder just for him? Can the hens and roosters eat each other’s feed?
Also once they start laying, has anyone tried to grow and feed dried calendula flowers? And what dark leafy greens are best for the rich yolk? I don’t just want the dark color but also make sure they are fed all around nutritious. They are currently not free range.
Thank you!!
Once the chicks start laying, which is around 4-6months?, they can go on layer feed. But what about the rooster? Should I then feed something different in the smaller feeder just for him? Can the hens and roosters eat each other’s feed?
Also once they start laying, has anyone tried to grow and feed dried calendula flowers? And what dark leafy greens are best for the rich yolk? I don’t just want the dark color but also make sure they are fed all around nutritious. They are currently not free range.
Thank you!!