Chickabee Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 I have a beautiful 12 week old silkie chick. She has integrated well with my laying hens. However, she will not eat growers pellets. She is free range and likes a good variety of s"Ooops, word censored!"s. She doesn't seem to eat the older ladies layers pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 either starve her of treats until she eats or try growers mash for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaoh Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 She will come round, she won't starve. I have recently changed pellets and the hens made such a mess trying to find any of previous food. After 3 or 4 days of being on hunger strike they are eating again! Some-one said the taste may depend on what the coating on the pellet is to hold them together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Growers mash is fantastic . Thanks so much for the advice. Took ages to find someone who stocks it. My layers also think it's wonderful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
