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 ...
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.
For more frequently asked questions see the bottom of the page.
Q: Which poultry feed should I buy for my laying hens?
A. Firstly, you need to find out what form of feed your poultry will eat. Most chickens will eat any form or some will only eat certain form types like layer pellets,...
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Q: Which poultry feed should I buy for my laying hens?
A. Firstly, you need to find out what form of feed your poultry will eat. Most chickens will eat any form or some will only eat certain form types like layer pellets, layer mash, layer crumble or grain mix. As a general
Mash: Organic Free Range Layer Mash OR any of the organic layer mash feeds.
Pellets: Poultry Supreme Layer Pellets OR Omega Show Poultry Layer Pellets (B & P Nutrition) OR Organic Free Range Layer Pellets.
Grains / Scratch Mix: Organic Coarse Layer Mix OR Red Hen Free Range Poultry Layer (G)
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. I am chasing grit and calcium supplement for my chickens. If I get the calgrit bird supplement would I also need an alternative calcium supplement like the calcium carbonate powder?
A. If you use calgrit for your poultry there is no need to use another calcium supplement as calgrit will provide plenty of calcium and other minerals.
Q. What supplement do you suggest for moulting poultry?
A. It's suggested to supplement your chicken's diet with a high protein supplement like mealworms, either live mealworms or dried mealworms. To help aid and or speed up the moulting process.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Are there any GMO ingredients used for this feed?
A. No, none of the CHF Range have any GMO ingredients.
Q. Could you please advise if the Red Hen feed has any GMO grains in it? I note it contains Canola which is mostly genetically modified?
A. Answer From Manufacturer Rep: Our feeds are not GM free. As we source grain from various growers and areas we cannot guarantee there is not genetically modified grain amongst it. You would but hard pressed to find a feed supplier that would say they are 100% GM free. The only feeds that could possibly be GMO free are organic feeds.
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.
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.
Superworms are extra large mealworms. They provide a natural insect food and are an ideal source of protein for medium to large birds, robins, wagtails and most reptiles. SEE DISCLAIMER BEFORE ORDERING
High quality whole grain barley suitable for poultry, pigeons & most parrots. A popular ingredient in many poultry & bird mixes.
Suitable for young Turkeys, Broilers, Fowl, Quail, Pheasants and other meat birds.
Free flowing fibre flake. Derived from prime quality flour grade wheat. Milled in a human consumption grade environment. Ideal for feeding to mealworms.
Laucke Feeds Gamebird Starter is a highly nutritious food formulated to be fed to young game birds such as quail, pheasants, peacocks, guinea fowl, partridge and turkeys.
Certified organic grains with nothing added! This grain mix includes: wheat, sorghum(milo), corn & sunflower. An excellent poultry/chicken feed by Country Heritage Feeds.
Vetafarm Calcivet is a liquid calcium and vitamin D3 supplement which can be added to drinking water, soft foods or for direct administration in times of emergencies.
Premium poultry layer pellets with 16.5% protein to help facilitate egg-laying in laying hens. Also ideal for breeding & show birds.
Discontinued by the manufacturer & replaced with supreme macro pellets (see below)
New High Protein Formula 16.5% ! Poultry Layer Mash by Ambos Stockfeeds is professionally formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of layer hens, breeding birds and younger growing and developing chicks.
Meat Bird Grower/Finisher pellets have been formulated to suit various poultry and meat birds, including turkeys, broilers, quail, guinea fowl and pheasants etc.
An organic poultry feed developed specifically for chickens whose owners may be affected by, or who wish to avoid the use of soy, meat or fish.
Showbird Breeder MP layer pellets are a premium quality poultry breeder and layer food formulated to be fed to all classes of breeding and laying poultry. Provides essential nutrients such as protein, energy, vitamins and minerals necessary for high production, fertility and hatchability.
Mini Mealies are smaller mealworms, ideal for finches or other pets that require smaller worms. An ideal source of protein for most birds & reptiles. SEE DISCLAIMER BEFORE ORDERING.
Gamebird Finisher MP is a highly nutritious growing and finishing food formulated to be fed to growing game birds such as quail, pheasants, peacocks, guinea fowl, partridge and turkeys. In micro pellet form to aid in consumption by small birds.
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.
Previously called 4-grain mix