Hi all, I have a mixed batch of laying hens, Black Australop, Silkies, Bantams and Koekoek's between 12 and 14 weeks. I was given 50kg of broiler pellets. Is it too much protein for them? I'd hate to waste it but dont want to damage the girls.
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That’s a lot of protein but probably about 23% so it would probably be fine anyways. If u want u Can mix it with scratch grain?Hi all, I have a mixed batch of laying hens, Black Australop, Silkies, Bantams and Koekoek's between 12 and 14 weeks. I was given 50kg of broiler pellets. Is it too much protein for them? I'd hate to waste it but dont want to damage the girls.
What is the protein% on the bag?
INGREDIENT | MAX./MIN | QUANTITY | UNIT |
Protein | Min | 170 | g/kg |
Total Lysine | Min | 9 | g/kg |
Total Methionine | Min | 3.4 | g/kg |
Moisture | Max | 120 | g/kg |
Fat | Min | 25 | g/kg |
Fibre | Max | 70 | g/kg |
Calcium | Min | 4.5 | g/kg |
Calcium | Max | 10 | g/kg |
Phosphorus | Min | 3.5 | g/kg |