Where the heck did I read this?

[BearSwampChick]

I recently read somewhere and can't for the life of me remember where, that if you want your chickens to mature at a slower rate to introduce oats at 6 weeks and increasing the amount gradually to a 50% mix until they are 16 or 18 weeks old. Does that sound right? I've gone through all my books and magazines and can't find it anywhere. Can any of you pros advise as to this method? Mine just turned 6 weeks. Also, would this be whole oats or rolled oats?

Susan

 

[speckledhen]

It's in Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens and someone here quoted it, I believe. I have never done that. I just keep them on starter/grower till laying age.

 

[BearSwampChick]

Thanks, Cyn, that's where I thought it was, but couldn't locate it.

 

[greggy]

I've got the same book, and what he says makes sense. I'm going to try it. I'll buy crimped oats and broadcast them in the evening hours while keeping the grower in the hanging feeder.