food advice

  1. Alethea1125

    Thoughts on ADM Chick grower?

    Hey! Has anyone used ADM chick grower crumbles? I’m looking at it at our feed store. I looked it up and couldn’t find a single thing on it. I definitely don’t want to get something that’s not good for our chicks. (It’s not the pen pals one) just ADM.
  2. mychickenismybestfriend

    Socializing Hazel to humans- is it backfiring?

    Recently I've been trying to hand feed my hen more often and talk to and pet her while she eats to get her more used to human presence and touch, for both safety and pet reasons. However, she's been running up to me and she seems to expect food from me much more frequently than I'd like, even...
  3. OrchardMesaChickens

    Greetings When to Change Chick Feed

    I am going to have approx 37 birds mix of hen layers to rooster ratio 10:1 hopefully . How long do I feed them chick starter food for ? And what food is next for them from what age to what age? I’m brand new to all this thank you
  4. mychickenismybestfriend

    How much bread is too much bread for a year old hen?

    Hazel is very insistent on sharing my hot dog buns and pretzels and I can't say no to her tiny face- what's the cutoff a day I should enforce? I want to make sure she's healthy above all else but I also think it's important for me to feed her so we can bond.
  5. Loverexnchicks

    Feeding chickens

    Hi, I’m a new chicken owner. I have 2 chickens that recently started laying eggs, a blue cuckoo maran (?) and a Australorp (?) I got them both at tractor supply when they were chicks and I’m not sure what breed they actually are. They’re both 5 months old. I also have 5 light brahmas (4 months...
  6. S

    Is this a good feed for geese?

    We bought Kalmbach Duck & Geese, Hen Reserve House Layer Feed, and Plumage feed but my dad mixed it all together into one bin. Is it alright to feed it to my geese? Niacin all together would be around 97% Protein around 50% Calcium about 1.05%
    • starrymutt
    • Thread
    • food advice geese feed
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Geese
  7. C

    Feed and Water in coop?

    I have 8 chicks that will be moving out to the coop/run soon and I was wondering if I should put food and water in the coop for them at night or if the feeder and waterer in the run are enough. Just wanted to see what I should do before I put them out.
  8. T

    baby quail not eating

    I am feeding him "quail starter," and he knows how to drink water but I do tap on the food and maybe he bites on it a few times for about 3 seconds and then runs to my hand. don't know what to do, anyone knows anything? it will really help
    • toastyes
    • Thread
    • feed food advice quail
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Quail
  9. D

    Protect coop from mini pig?

    I have 2 chickens, 1.5yr apart in age and my older australorp killed 3 speckled Sussex on the same day! So with only one SS left, I had to make a partition so they have separate coop/runs. Over the past year, the wood of the coop weakened with the elements and the mini pig (which I've had since...
  10. J

    Best Quail Feed Finish before Slaughter?

    New to the hobby, was wondering what type of Feed or additional fruits and vegetables people have added to their Quail flock before processing Males? Does the diet effect the flavor? Appreciate all replies in advance!
    • Jesus-Is-Lord
    • Thread
    • care and feeding care guide feed advice food advice male bird processing quail quail advice slaughter vegetable diet
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Meat Birds ETC
  11. Greta the chicken lover

    My chicken will not eat!

    My chicken will not eat and I do not know what to do!!!!! My chicken (Nightshade) is a young Belgium Du'ccle. She will not eat! Her crop is getting smaller and she is sick. She has been sick for a few days and has not eaten. She cannot move her legs but her wings can move. I have been trying to...
  12. R

    Hen doesn't like Chicken Food

    Hey everyone! I've just got a Hen (Splash Australorp) that doesn't like eating her normal chicken food (SHOWBIRD BREEDER MP), I got pretty worried about her since it has happened a little bit after her recovering from an eye injury so I gave her some rolled oats and she's been having them for...
  13. LaughingLagomorph

    What do I feed newly hatched quail?

    My coturnix quail just hatched only for me to realize that I have no gamebird starter. Can I give them adult gamebird feed or should I stick with hard boiled eggs until I can get to the store?
  14. Quack a lack

    My pekin duck has stopped eating

    He was eating and just stopped it’s been a few days since he’s eaten anything except the bugs or worms outside and plants, I’m suspecting that he still needs to eat his feed right? He feels lighter than before and is loosing a lot of his feathers. He doesn’t seem sick and poop seems fine just...
  15. N

    My ducks have no interest in their pellet food

    Hi guys. I have one Pekin and one magpie. They both are 7 months years old. Recently they don't show interest in their pellet food and they just want something else like veggies...They don't eat pellet food immediately like they used to eat..I give them some veggies like cucumber and tomatoes...
  16. S

    Medicine Advice

    Hi everyone! The heavy rain in California did a number on two of my hens. The vet gave me antibiotics in pill form and anti-inflammatory liquid. One of my hens is pretty easy going and took both meds well. I just syringe feed it to her slowly on the side of her beak. She’s doing great now. The...
  17. D

    Have you ever fed your ducks canary melon before? Is it safe for them to eat?

    Can ducks eat canary melons???
  18. P

    Mealworms breeding for chickens: do mealworms transfer their diseases to the next generations?

    I've bought some live mealworms from a local provider, I'm really worried about feeding them to my chicks as I'm not really 100% sure that these are healthy mealworms. Can I breed these mealworms for another generation and then feed them to the chicks? I'm afraid that some...
  19. H

    Is this feeder big enough?

    I just increased my flock to 7 chickens. I’ve got 3 existing hens and 4 pullets that are merging. Do you think my existing feeders will give them enough access or do I need to add a third pvc feeder? It’s plenty of food but I want to make sure no one is getting bullied out of a good meal.
  20. K

    Coop advice for beginner

    Hello, Looking for advice on food and water inside. I was thinking a bucket with cups. I’m new to keeping chickens and we live in New Mexico. It gets pretty hot during the summer months. Any experienced advice on where/what to put inside for my girls at night would be appreciated. (The...
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