Blodri Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Our replacement chickens (last two sadly foxed) arrived on Dec 8th and Flavia has been laying about 5 a week ever since. Ola hasn't laid yet. I get the impression they have lost weight since we had them. They have access to pellets all the time plus treats. During the really icy/snowy week I gave them warm porridge in the aftrenoon so they could go to bed with warm tummies. Is there anything I should be doing? They seem happy and are eating the pellets. Should I try a different brand of pellets in case they are not eating enough? Ola Flavia Chablis RIP fox Chardonnay RIP fox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 They might need worming, but I’d check the sell by date on the feed bag just in case it’s gone past it. But egg layers aren’t breed to put on weight all the energy goes in to the eggs One more thought are they eating all the pellets in one day if so try putting a bit extra out I put out 100 grams per bird plus one extra that way I know I’ve put enough out if there’s some left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Great choice of names! (see my signature). I agree, I would consider worming them. I'd recommend Flubenvet. I would also cut right down on the treats as they tend not to be as nutritious as pellets. It might be best if you confine them to the run till later in the day so that they have no option but to eat their pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Definitely agree with the worming suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
