Cat Food Question.

[Aunt Angus]

I'm pretty sure I don't need to do that out here. The feed I use provides the protein the girls need & I went over things pretty thoroughly with my chicken supplier though if I ever move to America this is handy to know.

What is the difference between feeds available, I wonder. What feed do you use out there? I'd love to compare! I always had assumed they were the same/similar brands.

 

[Ribh]

What is the difference between feeds available, I wonder. What feed do you use out there? I'd love to compare! I always had assumed they were the same/similar brands.

This is what my supplier recommended & what she feeds her girls. I supplement with food scraps, greens, meal worms & whatever they can scrounge free

ranging.

RED HEN SE17ENTEEN 20kg





Red Hen 17 is a premium quality layer food formulated to be fed to all classes of laying poultry. This high specification diet is nutritionally balanced for essential nutrients such as protein, energy, vitamins and minerals necessary for high rates of lay and large egg size.

Linoleic acid is included in the diet at a minimum of 1.2% for enhanced egg size.

Red Hen 17 is manufactured in the No Grind Crumble form to reduce selective feeding and yet still offers hens large grain pieces which they prefer.

Red Hen 17 is a medication free diet.

Feeding Recommendations
For detailed feeding recommendations refer to Red Hen Feeding Recommendations.
Ensure clean, fresh water is available at all times.

Ingredients
Red Hen 17 is formulated from a selection of the following ingredients: Wheat, triticale, barley, oats, peas, lupins, lentils, beans, soyabean, canola, sunflower and products derived from these ingredients. Meatmeal, blood meal, fat, limestone, di-calcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, bentonite, salt, lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, antioxidant, egg yolk pigments and enzymes.
Vitamins: A, D3, E, K, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), pantothenate (B5), pyridoxine (B6), B12, niacin, biotin and choline.
Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

Analysis (as fed)
Protein (min) 17.0%
Fat (min) 3.0%
Fibre (max) 8.0%
Calcium (min) 4.0%
Linoleic Acid (min) 1.2%
Salt (max added) 0.35%

 

[Ribh]

As someone who has a PhD in English and Etymology, I will refrain from boring everyone with my opinion, which differs slightly.

lol I won't go into what Aussies do with the Queen's English but I have learnt by sad experience what Americans mean by a specific word & what Australians mean are often not the same thing @ all! I have less trouble with the Brits so always best to clarify when unsure.

 

[Aunt Angus]

lol I won't go into what Aussies do with the Queen's English but I have learnt by sad experience what Americans mean by a specific word & what Australians mean are often not the same thing @ all! I have less trouble with the Brits so always best to clarify when unsure.

I appreciate all language, and I've learned that differences in mechanics reveal cultural insights. To me, language is akin to music and visual arts in that it, too, is an agent of culture.

But I will stop before I really get started!

 

[Ribh]

I appreciate all language, and I've learned that differences in mechanics reveal cultural insights. To me, language is akin to music and visual arts in that it, too, is an agent of culture.

But I will stop before I really get started!

Perhaps you & I should have a thread on this. lol I find it infinitely fascinating. Lots of American/Canadian friends that land me in hot water.

 

[cmom]

Dry cat food is high in protein, so during molts chicken keepers sometimes treat their flock with cat food to help get through the molt faster.

Layer feed is usually around 15 to 18% protein. Some dry cat foods can be around 38% protein. In the past I have used some dry cat food mixed with their regular feed, to boost the protein, but I did break up the cat food some as it was larger bits than their pellets they get.

 

[Aunt Angus]

This is what my supplier recommended & what she feeds her girls. I supplement with food scraps, greens, meal worms & whatever they can scrounge free View attachment 1627515 View attachment 1627515 ranging.

RED HEN SE17ENTEEN 20kg





Red Hen 17 is a premium quality layer food formulated to be fed to all classes of laying poultry. This high specification diet is nutritionally balanced for essential nutrients such as protein, energy, vitamins and minerals necessary for high rates of lay and large egg size.

Linoleic acid is included in the diet at a minimum of 1.2% for enhanced egg size.

Red Hen 17 is manufactured in the No Grind Crumble form to reduce selective feeding and yet still offers hens large grain pieces which they prefer.

Red Hen 17 is a medication free diet.

Feeding Recommendations
For detailed feeding recommendations refer to Red Hen Feeding Recommendations.
Ensure clean, fresh water is available at all times.

Ingredients
Red Hen 17 is formulated from a selection of the following ingredients: Wheat, triticale, barley, oats, peas, lupins, lentils, beans, soyabean, canola, sunflower and products derived from these ingredients. Meatmeal, blood meal, fat, limestone, di-calcium phosphate, sodium bicarbonate, bentonite, salt, lysine, methionine, threonine, tryptophan, antioxidant, egg yolk pigments and enzymes.
Vitamins: A, D3, E, K, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), pantothenate (B5), pyridoxine (B6), B12, niacin, biotin and choline.
Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

Analysis (as fed)
Protein (min) 17.0%
Fat (min) 3.0%
Fibre (max) 8.0%
Calcium (min) 4.0%
Linoleic Acid (min) 1.2%
Salt (max added) 0.35%

I didn't do an ingredient-by-ingredient comparison, but the analysis is THE EXACT same as that I use: Manna Pro Organic Layer. LOL! Part of me wonders of it isn't the same feed packages differently for our respective countries...

I could probably track down the answer, but why? Too much reading, and I'm on vacation!

 

[Ribh]

I didn't do an ingredient-by-ingredient comparison, but the analysis is THE EXACT same as that I use: Manna Pro Organic Layer. LOL! Part of me wonders of it isn't the same feed packages differently for our respective countries...

I could probably track down the answer, but why? Too much reading, and I'm on vacation!

Probably. I was going to go with the cheaper stuff I used last time I kept chooks & got the whole lecture! lol But last time I had mostly rescues & freebies past their best laying years. This time I paid quite a bit of money for good quality birds so the ante has been upped.

 

[RoosterML]

lol I won't go into what Aussies do with the Queen's English but I have learnt by sad experience what Americans mean by a specific word & what Australians mean are often not the same thing @ all! I have less trouble with the Brits so always best to clarify when unsure.

You Aussies are always backwards. Just flush your toilet you'll see what I mean.. lol just kidding

 

[Ribh]

You Aussies are always backwards. Just flush your toilet you'll see what I mean.. lol just kidding

That's because we don't follow the mob.