But feed sunflower seeds lightly, too much fat can mess up molts and make hens and roosters fat.
Cathryn rainbowsilkiesTM in Michigan
From: Sean Perry <shaleh@speakeasy.net>
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Chickens pulling their feathers out
To: CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Chickens pulling their feathers out
Black Oil Sunflower Seed (BOSS on the Internet....) is around 20% protein and has lovely oil for their skin and feathers. They love it, it is easy to find, and store.
On Aug 30, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Kevin wrote:
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> I think I heard on this forum before that it is usually due to a lack of protein, get some dry dog food soak it in cold water & give that to them every day for about a week. I did this for my girls when they quit laying regularily, & were not molting or broody. The egg laying increased now I just give them dog food about twice a week. Jane & co
On Aug 30, 2013, at 8:11 AM, Kevin wrote:
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> I think I heard on this forum before that it is usually due to a lack of protein, get some dry dog food soak it in cold water & give that to them every day for about a week. I did this for my girls when they quit laying regularily, & were not molting or broody. The egg laying increased now I just give them dog food about twice a week. Jane & co
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