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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: cock o the north on August 31, 2008, 11:38

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: cock o the north on August 31, 2008, 11:38

is it ok to mix the layers pellets and oyster shell and grit together and feed as one please ?

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: Vember on August 31, 2008, 11:47

I don't COTN

I leave the oyster shell and grit down all the time for them to get as an when :)


Sarah :)

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: cock o the north on August 31, 2008, 11:52

how do you mean Sarah ... do you have it in seperate feeders ??????

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: Vember on August 31, 2008, 11:55

Ye I actually use the large plant trays the sort you put under household plant pots.

I put holes in the bottom to let any rain water out and leave them on the garden.

Just top them up as an when needed :)

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: cock o the north on August 31, 2008, 12:24

thanks for the advice Sarah.

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: Vember on August 31, 2008, 12:25

Glad to help :D

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: cock o the north on August 31, 2008, 12:34

its anthony by the way ..... cant wait to get my chooks it was a big ambition to keep them again !
had a mixed bunch of bantams when i was a kid and i wasnt the best keeper in the world so want to make a good job of it this time round ! :D

Title: another question on feeding !
Post by: Vember on August 31, 2008, 12:46

Waiting to get them is the horrible, I'm so impatient when waiting for eggs to hatch  :lol:
Gives you time to read up stuff, I find I'm always learning from here, such a great place.

I started out with 2 bantys just ova 3 years ago & now have loads, including Geese, Ducks and Guinea Fowl.
I'd be lost with out them :D

Don't forget to put photo's on as soon as you get them  :lol:


Sarah :)