Country roads layer pellets

[cooljava]

Anyone have any experience using this brand? thoughts and opinions? i currently feen purina but it’s getting expensive and country roads only cost $9.99 at rk..but I feel like by feeding my ladies something cheaper means they won’t do as well/the feed will be junky (i know how ridiculous this sounds trust me) but maybe y’all opinions can smooth my minds haha

 

[cooljava]

This is the brand i’m talking about. Also anyone have a picture of the pellet size? i prefer the micro pellets as my girls have an easier time eating those

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Normally, you get what you pay for. However, I do think some feeds may be overpriced.
I think most Purina feeds are pretty good quality. The only way to know for sure is to get a calculated nutrient profile from the manufacturer. The ingredients and guaranteed analysis may look similar but there are bound to be differences.
Manufacturers aren't required to list anything on the analysis other than crude protein, lysine, methionine, fat, fiber, salt, calcium and phosphorus. There are other important nutrients that the companies assay for and they should be able to give you those numbers if you call them and ask.
Then you can make an educated decision. Pay special attention to vitamins A, D and E as well as amino acids like cystine and arginine.
I have found different feeds to vary dramatically in those nutrients. That's why regular layer feed may be adequate for making table eggs but not for hatchability.
Look for vitamin A to be around 5,000 i.u. or greater, D at 2,000 + and E at 50 i.u. per pound.
Also, always look for the freshest feed.

 

[cooljava]

Normally, you get what you pay for. However, I do think some feeds may be overpriced.
I think most Purina feeds are pretty good quality. The only way to know for sure is to get a calculated nutrient profile from the manufacturer. The ingredients and guaranteed analysis may look similar but there are bound to be differences.
Manufacturers aren't required to list anything on the analysis other than crude protein, lysine, methionine, fat, fiber, salt, calcium and phosphorus. There are other important nutrients that the companies assay for and they should be able to give you those numbers if you call them and ask.
Then you can make an educated decision. Pay special attention to vitamins A, D and E as well as amino acids like cystine and arginine.
I have found different feeds to vary dramatically in those nutrients. That's why regular layer feed may be adequate for making table eggs but not for hatchability.
Look for vitamin A to be around 5,000 i.u. or greater, D at 2,000 + and E at 50 i.u. per pound.
Also, always look for the freshest feed.

i’m not to worried about hatching but also don’t want any vitamin or heath problems in my flock because i chose a cheaper opinion also purina says they have prebiotics/probiotics in their feed but country road does not do you think this would make a difference health wise?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It can or you can add your own probiotics to water or feed.
https://gro2max.com/

 

[cooljava]

It can or you can add your own probiotics to water or feed.
https://gro2max.com/

How often would you add them? daily/weekly?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Weekly should be sufficient depending on your goals.

 

[RoosterML]

Anyone have any experience using this brand? thoughts and opinions? i currently feen purina but it’s getting expensive and country roads only cost $9.99 at rk..but I feel like by feeding my ladies something cheaper means they won’t do as well/the feed will be junky (i know how ridiculous this sounds trust me) but maybe y’all opinions can smooth my minds haha

Only way to tell is if you try it. After awhile if you don’t notice any difference in your birds that will be the answer.