Higher protein feed for molt ?

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Higher protein feed for molt ?

Post by Ontario Chick » Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:25 pm

Walked in the barn this morning and the floor is covered in feathers.
Apparently at least 6 Wyandottes decided this is October and dropped most of their feathers.
Normally I would let them do their own thing, but not fond of January molt so looking for a little pick me up for them.
They are on free access to 18% protein layer pellets, apples greens and oats in the morning and Scratch in the evening.
I would like to stay with prepared feed of some sort and remember people mentioning feed containing animal protein, but not sure if it was game bird starter? possibly Syble mentioned?
I have used Pure Veg before, but it's vegetable protein and requires trip to Kemptwille so wonder if there are other choices out there anybody used successfully ?
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Re: Higher protein feed for molt ?

Post by SandyM » Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:35 pm

I have a Silkie that is apparently having a crest moult. Does that make sense? Pin feathers ... Im following this board to see what advice you get!
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Re: Higher protein feed for molt ?

Post by Ontario Chick » Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:44 pm

Unfortunately it makes all sorts of sense, molt starts at the head, just a sign of things to come.
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Post by SandyM » Wed Jan 06, 2016 10:45 pm

Eeek!! First molt ... Better get my poultry bible out!!
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Post by thegawd » Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:16 pm

Purina gambird startena 30% and gambird layena 20%? all animal protien. thats what I feed my quail and my other poultry once a week or so.
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Post by BobG » Thu Jan 07, 2016 12:11 am

I use trout pellets OC it helps a lot , it was herring meal based very high protein 30 plus % . I have no access to Purina poultry feeds here in BC
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Post by Killerbunny » Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:03 am

Yup a bunch of mine decided January was good time to be naked too! You can get higher protein layer base (40%) which I mix in with the mash. Getting mine from Rooneys but you should be able to get similar from your feed mill.
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Post by thegawd » Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:06 am

here is a nice write up about Protein sources, lots of great info.

Ten best high protein foods to see your chickens through moulting in the autumn and cold in the winter.

http://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/h ... foods.html
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Post by Killerbunny » Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:59 am

Interesting about the parsley.
ALso answers the pumpkin seed question!
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Re: Higher protein feed for molt ?

Post by Ontario Chick » Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:15 am

BobG wrote:I use trout pellets OC it helps a lot , it was herring meal based very high protein 30 plus % . I have no access to Purina poultry feeds here in BC
Interesting, I suspect not easily available in Ontario, I already get funny reaction asking detailed questions about feed contents, can't even imagine what I would get asking for trout pellets.
I would be afraid anything containing fish based protein would affect egg taste.
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