20% all flock feed

[coach723]

I've used that one, my birds eat it but don't love it. TSC stocking has been hit and miss at my stores this year also. A grower feed is a good substitute when they are out of others.

 

[coach723]

Here is a chart with nutritional breakdown of many brands, if you want to look, I think it's still somewhat under construction.
It's alphabetical, use the scroll bar at the bottom to scroll to the right.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1upDVFXEQPK8PUIF6Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit#gid=0

 

[U_Stormcrow]

I have 20% all flock with OS and egg shells on the side too, as I have a cockerel. All my birds are about 9 months, and the three pullets are going through a partial molt. They aren't laying at all, so Wolfwalker, I'm jealous. I figure I might start getting eggs around my birthday in February. Sigh.

TSC doesn't have much choice on the all flock feeds. The only one they had when I needed more was Nutrina Naturewise. Any comments on that feed?

I used Nutrena Naturewise pellets off and on all this year (also had issues w/ TSC's stocking/availability, until I found my local mill. I was mostly pleased with it, it was my preferred buy, but it was also the most expensive of my options, since it was a 40# bag, not 50#.

 

[Sally PB]

since it was a 40# bag, not 50#.

That's actually a plus for me. I can lift a 40 lb bag. Not sure about a 50.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I like a feed with 18% Protein for my Pullets 7 months old, and Hens 28 months.
I feed a Non-Medicated Starter-Grower 18%, but will buy a All-Flock crumble 20% if the Starter-Grower isn't available when I'm at TSC. The 20% feed costs a dollar more for a 50 lb bag.

I offer Oyster Shells separately. My pullets are laying daily, my hens haven't laid since December 1st. GC

 

[David61]

I use 20% flock raiser and like it as they can free range a little or have scratch feed, treats and i don't have to stay at only 10% of their daily intake "feed". Now that they are doing their first molt I'm making mash with it as they will eat more mash for some reason. They dont get mash often so its new and they complete for it? anyway they need more protein for molting so it helps to stay with just high protein feed a cut back on anything else for the molt.

 

[aart]

I have been feeding my laying hens 20% all flock feed. They seem to like it and are laying eggs very well right into winter. I am in Michigan were it gets quite cold. I have 21 hens and am getting 19-21 eggs a day - nearly full production. I do pamper them by giving them a treat every day in addition to their feed. Does any body else have an opinion on or experience using 20% protein all flock feed for their laying hens?

Are you also providing a source of calcium @Unsworth ?

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I have 20% all flock with OS and egg shells on the side too, as I have a cockerel. All my birds are about 9 months, and the three pullets are going through a partial molt. They aren't laying at all, so Wolfwalker, I'm jealous. I figure I might start getting eggs around my birthday in February. Sigh.

TSC doesn't have much choice on the all flock feeds. The only one they had when I needed more was Nutrina Naturewise. Any comments on that feed?

I feed my ladies Kalmbach 20% all flock. They love it and I love how fresh and sweet it smells. They are healthy and happy, which makes me happy

 

[RoosterML]

I feed my ladies Kalmbach 20% all flock. They love it and I love how fresh and sweet it smells. They are healthy and happy, which makes me happy

Great feed. I tried it but had a hard time getting fresh mill dates from the dealer so I stopped using it.

 

[Betsy57]

Curious as to sourcing on that. Also, what specifically, is meant by "high". If seen good info from studies (and its accepted industry wisdom) that high protein (24%+) diets are associated with increased incidence of "angel wing" in ducks and similar fowl, particularly when given at a young age during their highest rates of growth.

I've seen no similar information on chickens, and in fact for meaties (admittedly, no plan that they live long, those) its not uncommon to se higher protein feeds (20-22%) to bulk them up quickly for table. In fairness, that almost invites debate over how much of the CornishX' infamous health issues are related to their genetics, and how much is related to feeding practice. I have personal anecdotes supporting both sides of that discussion.

So, what's your source, I'd love to learn more!

I don't remember where I read about the protein. I use chick starter which is 18% and sometimes if I have a lot molting I will do all flock or meat bird feed. They seem to molt quickly and get their nice new feathers. Mine are laying now and getting 2 doz a day out of 35 so not bad since they are 18 months old.