speckled hen Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi everyone I have had the girls for nearly 3 months, I feed them organic layers with organic corn in the afternoons. They also get corn on the cob, veg peelings etc. I notice that lots of people give chooks supplements etc. Do my girls need these? Also when do I need to worm them? If so what with? I dont want my lovely girls to miss out on essentials or lovely goodies just because mummy is a bit daft and doesnt know what to buy!!! Thanks guys x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 They don't really NEED any supplements - I reckon it's personal preference . I give mine Poultry Spice and garlic powder in their pellets. They get a squirt of apple cider vinegar in their water once a week or so. I'm giving them limestone flour at the moment because Maisie keeps laying softies. Oh, and I worm them with Flubenvet every 3 months. Otherwise, I'm a bit mean . They get corn in the afternoon and the occasional apple/pear core or corn on the cob but I've given up making "tea" for them . I do use mealworms regularly though, to get them back in their run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Exactly the same as ANH except I give Poultry Spice infrequently - maybe once a week in treats. Ditto - Flubenvet wormer every 3 months. I don't think they need suppliments, but I built my stock of stuff up gradually usually after seeing posts on here and thinking "that's a good idea". Not sure my girls are any better off than without? Not really a suppliment but worth mentioning I do also keep a pot of mixed poultry grit permanently in the run - they eat much more of it in winter when they don't get so much free ranging time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckled hen Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Thanks very much for the replies, I will gradually get a few extras for my girls. I think the grit is a must as they won't be free ranging much over the winter months (dh loves his lawn!!!). i am trying to come up with some ideas for a dust bath and perch etc for the new run. They spend lots of time just snuggled up in their lovely new cube!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowWhite Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I use poultry spice on treats at the weekend and garlic powder on pellets during the week. My girls were getting a bit sneezy so I upped the garlic powder and added some echinacea tincture and apple cider vinegar to their water and this has stopped the sneezes. Maybe I worry to much, but the girls are definitely healthier for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little jerry Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 good question. had my two girls 3 months also and wondering same thing, but what is poultry spice and what does it do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 This explains it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
