Windjammer Loft
57 posts
Nov 30, 2007
3:53 PM
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I started feeding pellets again (Nature Wise Gamebird) to all my birds. I was feeding 1 cup per 10 birds of the pigeon mix. It seems like I am feed more of the pellets then I was feeding the mix. Is this natural for them to want more of the pellets, they act like they are starved. Today, when I went in the loft to feed then, they seemed to be more excited to see me.......LOL. Is their a conversion to feed pellets to multi grain mix? Or is this something that I have to play with? What's your take on this?
Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Nov 30, 2007 4:21 PM
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Oldfart
262 posts
Nov 30, 2007
4:05 PM
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Paul, I feed pellets to my breeders all they want 24/7.
My holdover kit and young birds are fed 1/3 pellets,1/3 milo, 1/3 wheat. They seem to digest the pellets faster then any other thing. If you are feeding only pellets then what I would do is feed unrestricted until all birds leave the feed tray. Then pull the feed out. I feed in this manner twice a day through the winter to non flying birds, only once to flying kit birds. This works for me with my birds, I hope this helps.
Thom
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J_Star
1370 posts
Nov 30, 2007
5:04 PM
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Paul, it is the cold weather that we been having here in Ohio and the temps dipping to the 20's at night that causing them to starv. They generate heat to keep worm digesting their feed and in turn they need more of it. I will not feed them pellets alone this time of year. Think about half/half and once the temps stays in the 20's all day long then substitute some good ol' Ohio corn. Corn will generate lots of heat for them to stay cozy worm at night.
Jay
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Electric-man
912 posts
Nov 30, 2007
7:55 PM
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The pellets digest a lot faster and they will be hungry sooner! I feed about 1/5 pellets in my mix!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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gotspin7
691 posts
Dec 01, 2007
5:30 AM
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Paul, you just need to feed a little more right now, I think Jstar gave you a good explanation!
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Sal Ortiz
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Santandercol
1717 posts
Dec 01, 2007
5:46 AM
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yeah,with the cold their consumption really spikes.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
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Windjammer Loft
60 posts
Dec 01, 2007
6:05 AM
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Okay guys I'll take all into consideration. Thanks...My new loft is alittle warmer on the inside now. As of yet my water fountains have'nt froze. I do feed corn when it is in the 20's. I thought the whole concept of feeding pellets was to cut back on their feed intake? Guess I was wrong........My breeders are on an all they can eat system too, not concerned about them at all.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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CSRA
613 posts
Dec 01, 2007
6:38 AM
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You have to make adjustment due to weather you should be ok j has good advise sometimes lol
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Windjammer Loft
63 posts
Dec 01, 2007
6:41 AM
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Ya........J_Star is a pretty GOOD guy......in my book. I do owe him alot after all.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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J_Star
1376 posts
Dec 01, 2007
7:18 AM
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Ok Steve...I take that from you as a complement(lol).
Paul, you owe me nothing my freind. If you owe me, it is the freindship that we have. Thanks.
Jay
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Velo99
1437 posts
Dec 01, 2007
7:41 AM
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I add the pellets and popcorn when it gets colder. Use them as a substitute in the summer and a supplement in the winter.
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
600 posts
Dec 01, 2007
2:15 PM
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I was using nature wise pellets
I liked it, but with pellets they poo-poo to much
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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Windjammer Loft
71 posts
Dec 01, 2007
2:37 PM
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Rudy...thats the first thing I noticed after I started to feed them the pellets. Way to much crap. But at least they are not wasting any of their feed now.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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