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.
Barastoc Top Layer Mash is a complete feed containing whole and crushed grains, for laying hens in a home flock. High protein at 16.5%.
CoolChick is a poultry supplement that contains balanced formulation of vitamins, minerals, betaine and amino acids to assist poultry during times of heat stress. The synergistic effects of the active ingredients assist in maintenance of homeostasis and promote general well being.
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A nutritious, balanced and complete pelleted feed specifically formulated for all breeds of laying birds in a home flock.
A premium poultry feed crumble with 16.5 % protein to help facilitate egg laying in laying hens. Also ideal for breeding & show birds.
Giant mealworms are a tropical species of mealworm (Zophobas Morio) which are a different species from the Pisces superworms, mealworms and mini mealies. Plump, nutrient-rich mealworms provide a natural insect food for birds and reptiles in the aviary or garden.
Multi-vitamin amino acid and prebiotic liquid for poultry. The addition of oligosaccharides prebiotic improves gut health by fostering the growth of good bacteria which assists the digestion process and therefore the absorption of nutrients.
A liquid electrolyte to provide energy and replace electrolytes lost during periods of stress. It is also shown that mixed with a Calcium supplement, it can improve eggshell quality, in particular during the hotter months (greater than 25 degrees Celsius).
Crooked Lane Seaweed Meal is 100% Ascophyllum nodosum.Ascophyllum nodosum helps increase the utilization of all ingredients in the complete feed ration, beneficial for the overall health and performance of animals.
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.
This product has been replaced by the manufacturer with poultry supreme macro pellets. See below!