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Q. How often and how much should I feed my poultry hens each day?
A. Poultry should always have food available to them and they will eat what they require. If you're trying to minimize feed waste and don't want to put too much food that gets fouled then one idea is to put in a measured amount and then come back after one day and measure what's left. If you put 2kg and 1kg is left, then 1kg of feed is required per day.
I also managed to find this bit of information online. "A well-known ballpark figure for estimating purpose is 1/4 pound (114 grams) of feed per chicken per day"
Q. Hi, I'm after a chicken feed which is high in omega 3, something with flax seed. Do you have anything like that?
A. The best feed for high omega 3 is Omega Show Poultry Layer Pellets 15kg which is high in omega 3,6 and 9. http://www.petandgarden.com.au/poultry/poultry-foo...
Or another option is to supplement your hen's diet with flax/linseed seed which we also sell. http://www.petandgarden.com.au/poultry/poultry-food/poultry-supplements.html
Q. I'm feeding my poultry organic layer pellets and kitchen scraps. Do I still need to feed them shell grit?
A. Chickens that are fed processed feeds like layer pellets do not need to be fed shell grit. Shell grit is only required for birds that are fed grains of other hard substances. The grit is needed here to help grind up the grains and make it digestible. Also, birds that free range usually pick up the natural grit they need. However, it's still suggested to give your hens some shell grit occasionally just to be on the safe side and for some variety.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What sort of timber are your coops made from and what are they treated with? Also wondering where the material is sourced from?
A. These coops are made from Chinese Fir timber (a kind of timber which is plentiful in China) which according to the manufacturer is treated with a water-based eco-friendly lacquer. The answer relates only to the EP-3033, EP-313 and EP-309 coops.
Q. I would like to use one of these coops for rabbits, is the weatherproofing lacquer animal safe?
A. According to the manufacturer these coops include an animal safe lacquer. The same type of lacquer used on our timber rabbit hutches.
Frequently Asked Question:
Q. What do you suggest to treat scales on chicken legs?
A. These scales are caused by mites, so something that treats or prevents mites in poultry would help. Some suggestions are Pestene Powder, Poultry Dust, Diatomaceous Earth, Maldison 50 etc.
Disclaimer: always these use products as directed by information on the bottle.
Q. Is there any age restrictions for buying poultry at your store?
A. Apparently, the minimum age for all pets in NSW is 16 years of age except for Dogs and Cats where the minimum age is 18. If you are under 16 you will need to be accompanied by an adult to purchase a Pet.
Q. Do you sell fertilized poultry eggs?
A. Our Enfield store sells fertilized eggs occasionally but it's best to call the store on 02 97475713 in advance before arriving. The store usually needs a few day's notice to get the eggs in.
A blend of organic grains which are finely milled and then pressed into a pellet; offering a consistent, nutritionally balanced diet ideal for backyard laying chickens. Has a higher protein level than most standard feeds.
An organic poultry feed developed specifically for chickens whose owners may be affected by, or who wish to avoid, the use of soy. It has been formulated to similar specifications as the standard Layer Mash, but without soy.
An organic chicken feed designed to meet the specific needs of backyard laying birds without the use of animal ingredients such as meat or fish meal. This diet is perfect for those owners who prefer not feeding their chooks any animal material.
Free Range Scratch Mix has been formulated for those who prefer a natural grain based diet to suit all breeds of poultry layers from point of lay. Blends grains and protein pellets together with Molasses oil to enhance palatability and energy density.
Formulated to suit all breeds of layer chickens from day old to 6 - 7 weeks of age. This is a complete feed and no other supplement is required. Also suitable as a duck starter. Contains a natural herbal coccidiostat.
Avigrain Poultry Scratch feed offers a more complete feed as it also includes high protein layer pellets and a base blend of whole and cracked grains. The blend is lightly coated in oils for palatability and increased fat.
Red Hen Free Range layer by Laucke Feeds is a high energy premium quality poultry breeder and layer food that includes a mixture of whole and rolled grains fortified with vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients and coated with vegetable oil and molasses. Added Linoleic Acid. A medication and meat-free diet.
Red Hen Layer by Laucke Feeds is a premium quality poultry food formulated as a blend of grains (whole and rolled) and micro pellets. Contains Linoleic Acid for enhanced egg size and is a medication free diet.
Red Hen Scratch Mix is a mixture of natural grains fortified with calcium and methionine. Calcium is important for bone development and egg shell formation. Methionine is an essential amino acid that will improve growth, egg size and rate of lay.
High-quality wheat, suitable for poultry, pigeons, parrots and for use in heat packs. Wheat grains are very popular for feeding chickens and pigeons especially.
David Grays Poultry Dust is great for the prevention and control of poultry parasites such as fleas, flies, ticks, ticks and mites. This poultry dust is applied between birds feathers, bird roosts and building crevices.
An in-water medication for the treatment of large roundworm, caecal worm and hairworm in poultry including: chickens, ducks, turkeys, pheasants, quail, geese and other food producing birds.
Inca Pestene Insect Powder is for the control of lice, mites and fleas on dogs, cats, fowls (poultry) calves, horses, and goats.
For the treatment on sensitive strains of roundworms in pigs and poultry. Including the most important intestinal worms in poultry and other birds, ie large roundworm, caecal & hairworm. Can be used on egg-laying poultry.
Inca Piperazine Solution is a worming solution suitable for poultry, pigeons and pigs. Syrup should be mixed into drinking water as directed.
Ball waterers are suited to most birds, including chickens and ducks. Its gravity forced design and small drinking area make a clean & hygienic way of providing water to poultry and other birds.
Green & White Poultry Feeder Buckets make it harder for poultry to dirty their food or to kick it around hence helping to prevent seed wastage. See DISCLAIMER before ordering.
Suitable as a deterrent for poultry hens that break/eat their own eggs. Weighted with sand inside to mimic a real chicken egg. Weighs about 23 grams.
This poultry trough feeder is ideal for preventing chickens from wasting food by kicking it out of their feeder. It does this by preventing the poultry from getting their feet near the feed to kick it around.
Chickens for Sale - Australorps are normally around 17 weeks of age, but age does vary. Australorps can take longer to begin laying eggs at about 26 to 28 weeks compared to the quicker Isa Brown's at 22 weeks.
For all inquiries regarding Chickens please call our Enfield store 02 97475713. Please do NOT use the live chat support for such inquiries.
Availability: The 1L size has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Other sizes available