Any recommendations to increase the amount of protein for my hens?

[jsvand5]

I recently bought a bag of Layena to try for my hens but it is only 16% protein. I'd like to get it up to about 20%. Any ideas for something that I could add to it that would not cost too much money? Any suggestions for a good pelleted feed that contains animal protein and is around 20% protein?

 

[Fred's Hens]

Cans of inexpensive tuna or chicken??? Feed back eggs. An egg a day for each 2 birds, scrabbled into their feed. Cat food, although I worry about the sodium.
You cold also go buy some Game/Turkey feed that is sometimes around 28% and blend it with your 16% feed.

 

[halo]

Calf Manna. I think Tractor Supply carries it.

 

[Fred's Hens]

http://www.tractorsupply.com/livestock/livestock-feed/poultry-feed/dumor-reg-chick-starter-24-feed-50-lb--5078197

24% Starter for quail, turkey, etc. Sold at TSC.

 

[Eggcessive]

Purina Flock Raiser is 20% protein, and is good for all ages and sexes--roos, laying hens, and chicks. Just add some crushed egg shells or oystershell for calcium in a separate bowl on the side for layers.

 

[SmokinChick]

Why the higher protein? Are they having problems?

 

[jsvand5]

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I have been feeding flockraiser, but in my area it is only available in crumbles and I would like something with animal protein in it.

 

[jsvand5]

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Haven't started feeding the layena yet. They are still on flockraiser right now.

 

[kuntrygirl]

I usually add gamebird feed at 30% protein, cat food, BOSS and recently found out about catfish pellets at 32% protein.

 

[SmokinChick]

Why the search for the higher protein?
Do laying hens need the higher protein? I think if they did the feed companies would suggest it.