Tony-P- wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2026 7:26 pm
Thanks Dave, I'll just be glad to get the late bred birds in next month, I know they will only be very young birds so it'll be me getting use to them and them getting use to me and the set up.
Can I just ask, on feed for young birds what would be the best to get in for them
do they stay on the same feed for a while
how much do I feed them and is it morning and night or just one feed a day
anything in the water or just fresh water
Thanks all
If I was in your position Tony with late breds that won’t be raced this year I would just give them a good all round mix. That will see them right through the winter. Nothing in the water.
I would feed twice a day. Certainly until the days get too short to be able to. This way you will be able to get them nice and calm and friendly.
Thanks Andy and roughly how much food per bird would you say in both sittings
With the late breds I would put a reasonable amount in the feeders and just remove what’s left after around 5 minutes. You don’t want to be under feeding them at this stage. Especially as they will soon be going into the moult and winter will be approaching.
Tony-P- wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 3:24 pm
So don't leave the feed with them just remove it after 5 minutes mate.
is this once or twice a day ?
Thanks again Andy
I wouldn’t leave it with them as you won’t get much control of them. Remove it when they’ve had enough then they will be ready for their next feed. Twice a day.
Tony-P- wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2026 3:24 pm
So don't leave the feed with them just remove it after 5 minutes mate.
is this once or twice a day ?
Thanks again Andy
I wouldn’t leave it with them as you won’t get much control of them. Remove it when they’ve had enough then they will be ready for their next feed. Twice a day.
