Crumbles too powdery

[Mykee]

I recently purchased a pair of Golden Sebrights, and being bantams they cannot eat pellets, so I am feeding them Blue Seal layer crumbles. However, the crumbles seem very dusty and the bantams keep coughing while they eat. Has anyone had a similar experience or know of a less powdery food I could try? Thanks in advance!

 

[ChickensRDinos]

I have never had sebrights so I don't know if there is something about them that I do not know, but my other bantam breeds have eaten pellets in the past with no problems. I have never heard that this would be an issue.

You could always wet or ferment the food you have if it is a problem for you currently.

It might help to let us know where you are if you are wanting to be directed to a particular brand. Many of them are pretty regional.

 

[ivan3]

Too many `fines' (powder) in the feed. If this is a recently purchased bag, return it to dealer for replacement (or apply credit to a bag of another brand).

 

[Fred's Hens]

Yup, agree with above. Too dusty? Either feed damp as a porridge or return for credit.

 

[mg15]

Might try Azure Standard, Big Sky or Rogue from Azure Standard.

 

[Mykee]

I'll see if they can eat pellets, but I don't think so. The bag is almost gone- our guinea fowl ate most of it-but I think you are right, just a faulty product. I'll try another bag before switching.