Feeding conundrum

[MollyPollyO]

I have a situation that I could use some more brains to solve. I have some adult chickens (2 hens and a rooster) that were hatched last year and four chicks that are about nine weeks old. In an attempt to slowly integrate the chicks with the adults, I have them set up in a dog cage in the big chickens enclosure.
My problem is this: I’m afraid that the chicks are going to run out of space before they go off the chick feed (another 7-8 weeks?), but I’ve already had a problem with the older chickens getting the chicks’ food, which may have contributed to us losing one of our hens to bring egg-bound (we are still new to chickens and probably missed early warning signs ).
Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Thanks!!!

 

[DobieLover]

I have a situation that I could use some more brains to solve. I have some adult chickens (2 hens and a rooster) that were hatched last year and four chicks that are about nine weeks old. In an attempt to slowly integrate the chicks with the adults, I have them set up in a dog cage in the big chickens enclosure.
My problem is this: I’m afraid that the chicks are going to run out of space before they go off the chick feed (another 7-8 weeks?), but I’ve already had a problem with the older chickens getting the chicks’ food, which may have contributed to us losing one of our hens to bring egg-bound (we are still new to chickens and probably missed early warning signs ).
Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Thanks!!!

The chick feed did not cause your hen to become egg bound.
I feed Flock Raiser with 2 containers of oyster shell on the side and I feed this year round.
This is an appropriate feeding program for any member of the flock at any time of the year.
You could also just feed the chick starter. Or All Flock. Or any complete feed that offers 18-20% protein. Just always have the OS on the side and a container of grit on the side for free choice feeding and you will be prepared for any combination that comes your way.

 

[DobieLover]

@DobieLover why do you keep liking unanswered threads but not answer them?

Maybe I was still typing...

 

[Emelyn]

Maybe I was still typing...

Sorry! I thought that you were just a bot since there's a lot of people here that keep liking but don't reply to the person's problem

 

[DobieLover]

Sorry! I thought that you were just a bot since there's a lot of people here that keep liking but don't reply to the person's problem

Bots don't have badges or awesome Doberman avatars!!

 

[Emelyn]

Bots don't have badges!!

I don't think you know what I mean... I meant that for some reason whenever I go onto an unanswered threads that there's a bunch of kids that randomly like peoples threads but don't reply. Nice badges though!

 

[DobieLover]

I don't think you know what I mean... I meant that for some reason whenever I go onto an unanswered threads that there's a bunch of kids that randomly like peoples threads but don't reply. Nice badges though!

I've seen many unanswered threads with likes. Bots can't reply on the forums. You must be a member. It just means they like the post but have no comment, that's all.

 

[Emelyn]

I've seen many unanswered threads with likes. Bots can't reply on the forums. You must be a member. It just means they like the post but have no comment, that's all.

Oh okay I was always confused why people kept liking posts but not replying

 

[MollyPollyO]

The chick feed did not cause your hen to become egg bound.
I feed Flock Raiser with 2 containers of oyster shell on the side and I feed this year round.
This is an appropriate feeding program for any member of the flock at any time of the year.
You could also just feed the chick starter. Or All Flock. Or any complete feed that offers 18-20% protein. Just always have the OS on the side and a container of grit on the side for free choice feeding and you will be prepared for any combination that comes your way.

Ok. I had read on another site that too much protein in their diet could cause them to bind.
Thank you. Shared food would make it a lot easier.

 

[Joyfillednomads]

I have a situation that I could use some more brains to solve. I have some adult chickens (2 hens and a rooster) that were hatched last year and four chicks that are about nine weeks old. In an attempt to slowly integrate the chicks with the adults, I have them set up in a dog cage in the big chickens enclosure.
My problem is this: I’m afraid that the chicks are going to run out of space before they go off the chick feed (another 7-8 weeks?), but I’ve already had a problem with the older chickens getting the chicks’ food, which may have contributed to us losing one of our hens to bring egg-bound (we are still new to chickens and probably missed early warning signs ).
Any suggestions on how to deal with this? Thanks!!!

Chicken wire zone. Or extra large dog wire crate... maybe