rookie from ct
52 posts
Jul 08, 2009
9:39 AM
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During the molt I know my breeders should be fine because I feed them purina checkers but what about the kit birds that get a grain mix do I give them greens (romaine,kail,dandlelions,ect.)or vitamins and witch ones in the water.Thanks Rookie from ct
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Oldfart
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1134 posts
Jul 08, 2009
11:36 AM
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Dennis, I'm a great believer in pelleted feed. I feed my breeders nothing else. My kit birds feed varies so I give them Vitamins&Electrolites that I purchased from Tony. I also give all my birds Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) found in the health food section of most grocery stores, on a rotating basis. If you are feeding only a grain mix to you kit birds, then also give them oyster shell or red grit. Fresh greens are good for your birds.
Thom
Last Edited by on Jul 08, 2009 11:38 AM
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JDA
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327 posts
Jul 08, 2009
2:55 PM
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rookie from ct.. I feed my breeders purina green, and my kit birds get the same thing it has everything thy need. They fly so close in the kit you could through a blanket over them.Do to the sharks with wings I have shut them down for now.You feed purina checkers? I did not know they still made checkers I have been feeding green and gold purina and they clean it up.JDA
Last Edited by on Jul 08, 2009 3:01 PM
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Oldfart
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1138 posts
Jul 08, 2009
6:31 PM
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Joe, I just ordered the green today. I have been feeding the checkers, but I like the stats on the green better. Have you had any issue with the birds being loose? I've had good luck with the checkers, and hope for the same with the green.
Thanks, Thom
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JDA
GOLD MEMBER
332 posts
Jul 09, 2009
4:57 PM
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Thom ... Breeders yes kit birds no. The breeders I had to take the oyster shell completely away and it stopped.Now there droppings are good and kit birds have been good all along.You will love them,and in the winter you put them on the gold. JDA
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Scott
2340 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:06 PM
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Are the droppings loose ? I allways liked the Nutrina Lay but fell away due to the feed Store here qiut carrying it.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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rookie from ct
59 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:28 PM
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you do not want to feed your pigeons any chicken layer pellets,(yes much cheaper)but too many hormones I tryed it and the birds gave up there squabes for new nests too soon not worth it. Rookie from ct
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Oldfart
GOLD MEMBER
1147 posts
Jul 09, 2009
6:39 PM
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Joe Thanks, Scott, I have been feeding my breeders nothing but checkers for four breeding seasons with good results. The droppings are always firm with a little white drop on the top. :) The exception is when a hen has been on the nest all night and takes her relief in the morning. It doesn't get any worse then that!lol I finally talked my feed provider into ordering the green for me, but he also said he could get the gold.
Thanks Guys!
Thom
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