I need opinions asap about type of feed!

[Apis mellifera]

Ive raised chickens of all ages on both flock raiser and layer feed. There's no difference in the quality and health of the flock with 16% or 20% plant protein. Flock raisers are fine. The only time I see a difference is when I start chicks on feed that include both meat and plant protein.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I ended up getting Purina 20% Flock Raiser. Do they need oyster shells right away or when they start laying?

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

I ended up getting Purina 20% Flock Raiser. Do they need oyster shells right away or when they start laying?

You can offer it before they start lying they might Peck at it and Sample it but probably won't eat much but it's good to have so that right before they come in to lay they can eat some for calcium

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

I ended up getting Purina 20% Flock Raiser. Do they need oyster shells right away or when they start laying?

And good choice that's what all my chickens are on

 

[Brooks_]

I ended up getting Purina 20% Flock Raiser.

And good choice that's what all my chickens are on

That's my feed of choice, as well. Do you mind me asking the price? I had gotten very used to "lower price at this store" - it came to an abrupt end in April. And has continued to go up. $25.99 now.

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

That's my feed of choice, as well. Do you mind me asking the price? I had gotten very used to "lower price at this store" - it came to an abrupt end in April. And has continued to go up. $25.99 now.

Mine is $25.99 at TSC. Is that expensive for chicken feed? I have never had it lower since I started using it in May (I think)

 

[Brooks_]

Is that expensive for chicken feed?

Yes and no. Compare to some brands then yes, compare to organic then no. I consider it high because that lower price in store was 16.99. I stay with it because the other feeds I would even consider are not much cheaper (yes, I know it adds up) and the FR is almost always fresher.

 

[Pampered chicken girl]

Yes and no. Compare to some brands then yes, compare to organic then no. I consider it high because that lower price in store was 16.99. I stay with it because the other feeds I would even consider are not much cheaper (yes, I know it adds up) and the FR is almost always fresher.

Ok the only cheaper feed at TSC is there brand of layer so I just stay with FR

 

[Brooks_]

Ok the only cheaper feed at TSC is there brand of layer so I just stay with FR

At my local store, the Nutrena line and Dumor starter/grower work out to be cheaper. Both are good nutritionally, but FR is fresher than Nutrena and has a better crumble consistancy than Dumor.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

That's my feed of choice, as well. Do you mind me asking the price? I had gotten very used to "lower price at this store" - it came to an abrupt end in April. And has continued to go up. $25.99 now.

The 50 pound bag of Purina Flock Raiser was $26.49 (excluding tax).