lolimac Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hi, curious to know does anyone mix warm water with pellets to make a mash.Sorry for my ignorance it's just that although my girls get plenty of pellets,greens etc...they don't seem to be thriving to me...they enjoy free rangeing most of the day and have plenty of things to entertain them..They don't look ill...have been wormed and have monthly doses of ACV but still seem skinny to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 If they are hybrids, they will appear skinny. They don't tend to carry much weight. Are they laying? Have they been wormed? Making a porridge with warm water and pellets is a good idea. They will wolf it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolimac Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks for the reply Eglutyne..Yes they are hybrids.I was getting a bit worried ..I'm so keen to keep them fit and happy..i was beginning to think i was doing something wrong..What started off as "Mmm wouldn't mind a couple of chooks ...just for the eggs for my baking " has already turned into a six chicken obsession .They are all fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I mix 10 tsps of pellets with frozen sweetcorn and just cover with boiling water. I have found that warm water doesn't tend to soak in as well. Allow to cool and try and get through the gate without being mobbed by a flock of hens! Mine get theirs late in the day, around 5pm at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolimac Posted May 9, 2011 Author Share Posted May 9, 2011 will try that tomorrow.. Don't know what i'd do without this site Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouldercroft Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I swap out the corn for frozen peas now that it's warmer...I also sprinkle in some crushed egg shells Once a week I throw a flax oil capsule into the mash...and I also throw in the left over veggies too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
