Moult

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getting darkies and young ones though the moult

 

 

many on here use buttermilk

 

or what do you use

[Tony C]

I've tried buttermilk to try and kick start the moult, cant say it did, will go back to giving them tea.

 

Last year gave them Sedochol for the first time, happy with that.

 

On the corn I put Poultry Spice, no fancy moulting mix used just use a breeding mix knocked down with a bit of barley and a handful of linseed.

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i hear its pointless tony unless they get it for at least a week

[Tony C]

Done the week JAM and no noticeable difference from previous years without it.

I think the simple act of locking them up for the week triggers the moult. All the bits and pieces we give them are really in all honesty for our own benefit, were afraid they'll not get through it so feel we've got to assist in some way or other ............but do they really need it?

[Guest ljb107]

Done the week JAM and no noticeable difference from previous years without it.

I think the simple act of locking them up for the week triggers the moult. All the bits and pieces we give them are really in all honesty for our own benefit, were afraid they'll not get through it so feel we've got to assist in some way or other ............but do they really need it?

 

Thats a very good point - do they really need it?

 

Here's a photo i took today of a hen that hatched in march, shes never had anything put in the water or on the food.

 

 

Thanks

 

Lloyd

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thanks lads always good to hear your thoughts