The Best Chicken Feed | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Apr 4, 2022 · Chicken layer feed should be fed to hens that produce eggs after they have laid their first egg. This particular type of chicken feed contains higher levels of calcium, which makes for better and stronger eggs. It is possible to feed laying hens a general flock feed and they will still produce usable eggs.
What to Feed Hens and Roosters? - BackYard Chickens
May 18, 2014 · Yes you can feed an all flock/flock raiser type feed to laying hens. I feed it to all my birds, from chicks to old timers. I leave out oyster shell for the hens in case they are looking for calcium. Layer feed has 3-4% calcium added, roosters do not need it.
Egg Production and How to Get the Most from your Laying Hens
Aug 5, 2016 · There are a number of things that affect a hen’s ability to lay eggs, such as her age, genetics and breed makeup, feed and nutrition demands, stress and comfort, and daylight hours. In the best egg-laying breeds, a hen in her prime productive period will lay around 90%, or near-daily, only taking a day "off" now and then.
Feed for older, non-laying hens - BackYard Chickens
Aug 2, 2013 · I have 7 hens, 2 are 46 months old, and 5 are 18 months old. One of the older hens retired from laying last June. She is a Red Sex-link, they can burn out earlier than most. I have been feeding a Non-medicated Starter Grower 18% or a All-Flock/Flock Raiser crumble 20% with Oyster Shells separately. Only 3 of 6 layers have resumed laying since ...
Best brand of laying feed for chickens - BackYard Chickens
Jun 9, 2022 · There are lots of people on here who have actual experience, and methods that they've tested over time. This site is the best chicken resource out there! I'm another one of the big fans of flock raiser type of feeds. I use Purina Flock Raiser which is 20% protein and covers all my needs - growing chicks, laying hens, males, retired freeloaders.
What to feed non-laying hens? - BackYard Chickens
Feb 2, 2009 · Maybe they'll start laying again - mine did! Laid eggs on coffee until 9 yrsold! Also, she was free-range, got kitchen scraps, and some scratch grain. That's it. She did fine, died of her last moult at just over 9 years old. Now I have new hens, 6 of them. They've just started laying, and when they slack off, I'm bringing out the coffee!!
Best Feed for Mixed Flock? PLEASE READ! - BackYard Chickens
Dec 4, 2018 · I have a flock of 8 birds, 4 roosters and 4 hens. My flock is made of 2 silkies, 1 sizzle, 1 polish top hat, 1 showgirl, 2 lavender orpingtons, and 1 mystery cross. They are all aprox. 4 to 5 months old varying only buy a few days to a few weeks apart. Ihave read so many articles and comments...
A Guide to Feeding Chicken Scratch to Your Backyard Chickens
Mar 21, 2022 · The feed is high in protein and helps chicks grow into pullets. You can also find starter/grower feed at certain farm supply outlets that can be fed from birth until 20 weeks of age as an alternative to chick starter feed. Grower Feed In essence, grower feed is a transition feed between chick feed and layer and broiler feed.
Why You Should Stop Feeding Layer Feed NOW - BackYard Chickens
Jan 18, 2018 · However, non-laying birds can include roosters, non-laying pullets and cockerels, non-laying hens, molting hens, and old hens no longer laying. Feeding layer pellets to these birds can be harmful. Feeding layer pellets to mature non-layers can cause calcium overdose, liver or kidney failure , or other issues related to a lack of protein (but ...
Best layer feed for free range hens - BackYard Chickens
Jul 14, 2021 · The best layer type feed is what your local store carries and if fresh. Layer feed is a better choice for laying birds as compared to an all flock type feed. Also be sure to buy a crumble or pelleted type feed.