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Oooh, getting 6 more girls tomorrow!
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They look better than poor old batts though, shouldn't take long to get them settled, well done youHayley B
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Oh bless 'em. Their combs are lovely and red though. Today's their lucky day!Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.
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Thanks all. Flum - their combs are nice and red, not quite as red as my girls though. God the difference between the new and old girls is unbelievable when side by side. Checked them over, no mites, scaley leg etc. A couple in partial moult. They are underfed and I have my suspicions that they were also not as free range as they should have been. No corn or greens being given and no grass for them either to peck at. Shelter for them was also an issue, no popholes on their plastic boxes, good job really, because the boxes weren't vented. Just 1 of the new girls a bit sniffly,no worse then my own girls at times.
What the best sort of protein feed that I can give them. Have read about pilchards and cat food?
Just to add, they are all tucked up in bed, no problems and squabbling this afternoon has been few and far between.Last edited by MrsC; 19-02-2010, 05:35 PM.
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Originally posted by RichmondHens View PostThey will be fine on layers pellets same as your other birds. These will contain all the protein they need. Corn is not really necessary, it is only a treat, so it will not have harmed them not to have it.Last edited by MrsC; 19-02-2010, 05:41 PM.
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Please don't over do it! Its rather like hungry ( I mean starving) people being given large amounts of food their system cannot cope and cat food is best left to cats!!! A good quality layers mash or pellet will give them all the protein and nutrients they need don't forget the grit, a small amount of live yoghurt mixed seperately with some of the mash or pellets is not a bad idea this can settle upset digestive problems should they have any and it will not hurt your original girls either.
There are additives that you can add to their food or water to give them a boost or Allen and Page sell a Crumb for ex - batts, that will have been specially formulated to give the correct balance for a needy bird.
Keep peeling and scraps to a minimum the feed value is debatable and with the daylight increasing they will start to come into lay so will need as much of the correct protein as possible.
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I echo Motherhen. Don't overdo it. You can add some Poultry Spice to their pellets if you wish but otherwise they are best left to just get used to the new regime gradually. Over time you will see an improvement. As mentioned earlier, make sure you worm them as a "clean" system will help them pick up even faster.
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Hi guys, thanks for the advice. I'm not going to overdo it, have still got my first lot of girls in with them and I know not to overdo it. Just thought a quick pick me up to be added that's all. All the girls get grit etc. Just want the new girls looking healthy that's all. Thanks
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