What do you think of this feed?

[Seaecho]

I have several pullets and a hen that are laying, and two --11 week old pullets. What do you think of this feed? It lists ingredients, etc. They don't carry All Flock or Flock Raiser around here for some reason.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-LBS-NON...m=291987438145&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Don't feed a layer. Feed everyone a non medicated starter or grower. Put out a separate bowl of oyster shells for the calcium needs.

 

[Seaecho]

They don't sell grower here. What brand of starter would be best for my situation?

 

[blackdog043]

I feed all mine a 20% Starter/Grower from a local mill. What feed stores do you have around you?

 

[Seaecho]

I have pop/mom feed stores. That's what I was thinking of feeding--a 20% feed. Now, if I could just find it! I see Purina and Nutrena Nature Wise have the 20% Starter/Grower, but the people at the feed stores look at me like they have no idea what I'm talking about!

 

[chickengeorgeto]

They don't sell grower here. What brand of starter would be best for my situation?

The terms "Starter" and "Grower" are synonymous. This feed is sometimes marketed as "Starter-Grower"

 

[GC-Raptor]

I see Purina and Nutrena Nature Wise have the 20% Starter/Grower, but the people at the feed stores look at me like they have no idea what I'm talking about!

Both of these feeds are 18% Protein. I am using the Purina Start & Grow to feed my 27 month old hens, with Oyster Shells in a separate container.
I would buy either feed, and my local TSC carries both. But I only have 3 hens and I can get a 25# bag of Purina, Nutrena is a 50# bag and a large bag goes bad before its used up.
Show them these pics and if they have both, get the freshest bag. . . GC

 

[Seaecho]

Thank you! I just ordered some Nutrena Naturewise Starter/Grower online. I'm going to try out the 7 lb. size for now and see how things go. I will have to check at my TSC. I'd forgotten all about them. And you're right--any more than a 25 lb. bag would go bad for me too before it was used. I'm betting they only carry the 50 lb., but I'll check anyway.

 

[Kiki]

I have several pullets and a hen that are laying, and two --11 week old pullets. What do you think of this feed? It lists ingredients, etc. They don't carry All Flock or Flock Raiser around here for some reason.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-LBS-NON-GMO-LAYER-CHICKEN-FEED-VACUUM-SEALED-10-LB-BAG-FREE-SHIPPING/291987438145?_trkparms=aid=444000&algo=SOI.DEFAULT&ao=1&asc=44040&meid=ce8d9a00db4547aabbf1a974cc2cd9db&pid=100752&rk=1&rkt=3&sd=302203917782&itm=291987438145&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982

I wouldn't by that. This seller could have an OLD bag of feed for all you know. Buy from a known company.
What brand is it?

 

[Seaecho]

It doesn't state the brand, which I thought was very strange. I just ordered some samples (and paid shipping only) just to see what it looks like. I'm going with Nutrena, as stated above.