About this episode
From Day Old To First Egg-Part 2 In this informative episode of the Poultry Keepers Podcast, Jeff Mattocks, Karen Johnston, and Rip Stalvey provide expert advice on raising poultry, covering essential topics such as feed transitions from starter to grower, vitamin B supplementation, and the pitfalls of medicated feeds. The discussion emphasizes the importance of separating male and female chicks early, optimal feeding practices, and utilizing good sanitation techniques, including high-calcium lime and cover crops. Key aspects like the timing for introducing oyster shells, the effective use of mobile A-frame grow pens, and winter care for hens are also explored. Practical tips on determining maturity for showing birds and managing nutrient distribution through other livestock are given, alongside advice on consulting local extension offices for suitable plantings. The episode rounds out with considerations for space requirements in grow pens, managing blood spots in eggs, and the economic aspects of supplementing layers diets with oyster shells for stronger egg shells. You can email us at - poultrykeeperspodcast@gmail.com Join our Facebook Groups: Poultry Keepers Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/groups/907679597724837 Poultry Keepers 360 - - https://www.facebook.com/groups/354973752688125 Poultry Breeders Nutrition - https://www.facebook.com/groups/4908798409211973 Check out the Poultry Kepers Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@PoultryKeepersPodcast/featured