- Nov 30, 2009
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Another day and still eggless, maybe we are not feeding them the right feed can you tell me what kind of feed to give them so they lay some eggs?::
You didn't say what you are feeding them but here's what I feed mine.
layer feed to start with - My very experienced feed store lady had me switch my chickens from chick starter to layer feed once they were 16 weeks old.
chicken scratch - she said chicken scratch is not a complete feed by itself but a good addition. I give it every other day or so.
Some table scraps - probably twice a week, mostly veggies. They love cabbage so I give them half a head of cabbage every so often. Also they love watermelon, green peppers, cucumbers. They like yogurt, too.
I put DE (food grade diatomaceous earth) in their feed and I dust their area with it to control internal worms and parasites and mites, fleas and ticks.
Fresh water daily and chickens can seriously waste up some water!
Three of seven hens are laying daily now, the eggs have strong, smooth shells and good shapes. All chickens 23 weeks old.
You didn't say what you are feeding them but here's what I feed mine.
layer feed to start with - My very experienced feed store lady had me switch my chickens from chick starter to layer feed once they were 16 weeks old.
chicken scratch - she said chicken scratch is not a complete feed by itself but a good addition. I give it every other day or so.
Some table scraps - probably twice a week, mostly veggies. They love cabbage so I give them half a head of cabbage every so often. Also they love watermelon, green peppers, cucumbers. They like yogurt, too.
I put DE (food grade diatomaceous earth) in their feed and I dust their area with it to control internal worms and parasites and mites, fleas and ticks.
Fresh water daily and chickens can seriously waste up some water!
Three of seven hens are laying daily now, the eggs have strong, smooth shells and good shapes. All chickens 23 weeks old.
