Laying Chickens

[RocketOz]

Have noted one other post but its a tad aged. But if its a problem will be happy to fold into it.
Looking for about 20 to 30 layers(not of the skinny type) anyone have a source they are willing to share.
Live in Lam Plai Mat but have a truck so can travel any assistance greatly appreciated.

[Tassie]

Isa Brown layers, day old, are sold at the Nang Rong markets in Nang Rong.  They sell chicken feed as well.
Regards

[fishy]

Looked at them yesterday top end of the market on other side of road. What is the reasoning with spray painting them..? The ones I was looking at where either orange or yellow in colour. I'm sure its a Thai logical thing or maybe I'm just going colour blind or  it's just the voices in my head again...!

[Tassie]

The colouring of the day old chicks is mainly for the holiday period where Thais buy these coloured chicks as good luck holiday presents for children.  When the chicks have their 1st  molt they return to their natural feather colour.  I would only buy natural coloured day old chicks.
Regards

[RocketOz]

Thanks Tassie will keep that in mind next week when the chook house is finished

[Tassie]

RocketOZ, If you need any information on poultry please send me a P Personal M Message.
Regards

[nookiebear]

Isa Brown layers, day old, are sold at the Nang Rong markets in Nang Rong.  They sell chicken feed as well.
Regards

Rather strange Nang Rong Markets being in Nang Rong

[Tassie]

Strange, imported  thought police are alive and well in Thailand.
Regards

[RocketOz]

Chooks going gang busters, with average per day about 13 from the 20, we grow lettuce near them and they get stroppy when they dont get the damaged leaves early enough.
There is a smallish low growing plant with purple flowers(grows in mainly poor soil or I have maybe got it out early in the good beds) the girls seem to like it, anyone know if it is harmful, have feed it for a week or so but have stopped just in case.

[nanglong218]

RocketOz,   your chooks started producing quick, it was 5-6 months before mine from Nang Rong market laid in numbers.  Tassie is my guide and he tells me they have rest periods.  The other week we had a full house in one day 23/23.  Back now to about 12-14.  Their bodies need a rest.
I find it very satisfying keeping chickens and collecting the eggs during the day.

[nanglong218]

Just guessing but google up Gomphrena Globosa.  Little round purple flowers. 

[iammike]

Isa Brown layers, day old, are sold at the Nang Rong markets in Nang Rong.  They sell chicken feed as well.
Regards

Rather strange Nang Rong Markets being in Nang Rong

Same as Poi Pet market being in Pattaya (No Joke the market in Soi Nern Plub Wan is called that )

[Tassie]

Layers go into molt for several reasons.  Age, daylight length, season, temperature and protein level.  Layers use the time out period to shed old feathers and replace them with new feathers.  New feather growth requires protein so instead of producing eggs the protein goes into making feathers.
If the protein you feed your birds is less than 21% then your birds will not produce as well.  The world's top layers have a potential of about 90% lay that is 9 out of 10 days they will produce an egg.
Eggs are produced in various qualities ranging from C grade, B grade and up to A grade.  One always aims to produce A grade eggs. Getting the best out of your birds is a real science and takes many many years of experience to learn how to maximize lay.
Layers should eventually be fed 21% protein level at the rate of 21 kilograms per day per 100 layers.  That is 210 grams per bird per day.
Regards

[nanglong218]

Isa Brown layers, day old, are sold at the Nang Rong markets in Nang Rong.  They sell chicken feed as well.
Regards

Rather strange Nang Rong Markets being in Nang Rong

Same as Poi Pet market being in Pattaya (No Joke the market in Soi Nern Plub Wan is called that )

The best view of PoiPet is in the rear view mirror.

[nanglong218]

Back to good production again, 18 plus/23 a day.   Still can't find an animal protein source to bring it up to 21% for full potential.         
I sell our surplus  to the village shop at 30 for 80baht.  I'm looking for a better price of course as these birds are free range within a compound which keeps them safe from local roosters and dogs/cats.