Cedar crest farm feed opinions

[OHchickens87]

Any experience or thoughts on these feeds? (Labels attached). This farm is local enough to us that we could go pick up the feed.

I'm starting the chicks off with purina medicated start & grow. I was thinking on introducing this chick feed in the 8 to 10 week range and then switch them to this layer feed when they are
older.

 

[rosemarythyme]

SHould be fine, the layer has a really good amount of protein. Would be curious to see an ingredient list. Do you know if the layer is pelleted, or is it a mash?

 

[GC-Raptor]

I like the analysis of the layer feed.
The starter feed is good for meat birds or duel purpose birds for slaughter.
I wouldn't feed to egg laying/duel purpose Chickens kept for egg production.
18 to 20% Protein is plenty for egg layer Chicks.

I would continue feeding the Purina Medicated Start and Grow till 18 weeks or switch to a Non-Medicated Start and Grow/Starter-Grower or a All-Flock/Flock Raiser feed like these.

I feed Chickens of all ages a 18 to 20% Protein feed. GC

 

[OHchickens87]

SHould be fine, the layer has a really good amount of protein. Would be curious to see an ingredient list. Do you know if the layer is pelleted, or is it a mash?

The ingredients are at the bottom of the images but it might be easier to view on the site.

The feed is looks like actual grains from the pictures. https://www.cedarcrestfarmandfeed.com/non-gmo-feed-2

 

[OHchickens87]

I like the analysis of the layer feed.
The starter feed is good for meat birds or duel purpose birds for slaughter.
I wouldn't feed to egg laying/duel purpose Chickens kept for egg production.
18 to 20% Protein is plenty for egg layer Chicks.

I would continue feeding the Purina Medicated Start and Grow till 18 weeks or switch to a Non-Medicated Start and Grow/Starter-Grower or a All-Flock/Flock Raiser feed like these.View attachment 2103719
I feed Chickens of all ages a 18 to 20% Protein feed. GC

So you think the protein is too high on the chick starter for layers? I have layers coming. 3 types of Wyandotte, olive egger, buff Orpington

 

[GC-Raptor]

So you think the protein is too high on the chick starter for layers? I have layers coming. 3 types of Wyandotte, olive egger, buff Orpington

Yes I do. If they grow to fast, they may start laying before the reproductive system is fully developed, which may cause prolapse.
Another thing is if they become overweight they could become egg bound. GC

 

[rosemarythyme]

The chick feed is higher in protein than I'd feed (some folks like super high protein though, but yes it's generally used for broilers for faster growth) but the layer looks good. I like that they instruct to feed it wet (or fermented) which is ideal for a whole grain feed and to not throw out the "crumbs" (fines) which contain all the added vitamins, protein, etc.

 

[Cindy in PA]

This is why in years past, some feed had starter that was higher & grower that went down as low as 15-16%. They got a good start & then the grower slowed them down so they didn't lay too soon. So many feeds have only one starter/grower & most are 18%. 20% is what I like to shoot for, but many times I can't find it.