thelurch Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 My 5 hybrids are looking a little rough round the edges, it's their 1st winter and they have lost a small amount of feathers, not many but I'm starting to notice we are going from 5 eggs everyday to 2 or 3 some days. They also have grey bits below their wings which I have found on here is the new feather casings coming through. I have read about giving tinned tuna to boost protein to help them through it, well rinsed to remove salt. I have given one tin mixed with a couple of scoops of layers mash and mixed with water which they wolf down. My question is how often should I give the tuna mix? and is it something that could be good for them at other times or end up being detrimental, as I don't want to give too much protein when it's not needed. They always have access to dry layers mash anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 you may not get many replies as defra says we are not allowed to feed it them, amongst lots of other things. however when I have I purchase it in oil and drain it off, figure a little exra oil helps too. As to how much. hmmmmm how many worms or mealworms might a chook it in one go? don't suppose there is a guideline as qwe cant feed it them hope that helps some anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 You could try unmedicated chick crumbs or growers pellets to 'up' their protein intake without breaking any rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I put mine on growers when they stop laying. I'll keep them on it until new year then switch back to layers. By that time the moulting is over, hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelurch Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 obviously I knew we were not allowed to give it to them so enough said! I guess I wont give them some every so often then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 No, I wouldn't give them tuna or catfood twice a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 No, I wouldn't give them tuna or catfood twice a week Me neither....esp tuna in olive oil.......it would be so wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I 'didn't' give mine left over rice, potato or Yorkshire Pudding for breakfast this morning.. I didn't want them to think they were students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 mine 'didnt' have left over roasties, broccoli and carrots yesterday either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 mine really hate left overs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
