Again, it's mediocre feed, at best.
| Amino Acid | Requirement for Layers (~16%) | Estimated in This Mix | Best Sources in This Mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methionine | 0.35–0.40% | ~0.30% | Brewer’s yeast, peas, beans |
| Lysine | 0.80–0.90% | ~0.75% | Split peas, lentils, beans |
| Threonine | 0.60–0.70% | ~0.65% | Brewer’s yeast, wheat |
| Tryptophan | 0.18–0.20% | ~0.18% | Wheat, barley, peas |
| Isoleucine | 0.55–0.60% | ~0.58% | Peas, wheat, brewer’s yeast |
| Valine | 0.65–0.70% | ~0.68% | Wheat, corn, legumes |
Methionine is slightly low, but you can improve it by adding sunflower seeds or fish meal if budget allows.| Vitamin | Chicken Requirement | Estimated in This Mix | Best Sources in This Mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5,000 IU/kg | Moderate | Corn, brewer’s yeast |
| Vitamin D | 3,000 IU/kg | Low-Moderate | Needs sunlight or supplement |
| Vitamin E | 10 IU/kg | Moderate | Wheat, barley, brewer’s yeast |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 mg/kg | Low | Needs green forage (grass, veggies) |
| B1 (Thiamine) | 1.8 mg/kg | High | Brewer’s yeast, wheat |
| B2 (Riboflavin) | 4.0 mg/kg | Moderate | Brewer’s yeast, legumes |
| B3 (Niacin) | 30 mg/kg | High | Brewer’s yeast, corn |
| B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 10 mg/kg | Moderate | Wheat, barley, brewer’s yeast |
| B6 (Pyridoxine) | 3.0 mg/kg | Moderate | Legumes, brewer’s yeast |
| B7 (Biotin) | 0.15 mg/kg | Low | Needs greens or supplement |
| B9 (Folic Acid) | 0.55 mg/kg | Low | Needs leafy greens |
| B12 (Cobalamin) | 0.01 mg/kg | Very Low | Needs animal protein (fish meal, eggs, etc.) |
| Choline | 1,300 mg/kg | Moderate | Wheat, barley |
B12, Biotin, and Vitamin K are low, so adding a small amount of fish meal, eggs, or leafy greens would help.| Mineral | Requirement for Layers | Estimated in This Mix | Best Sources in This Mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 3.5–4.5% | ~3.5% (if oyster shells provided) | Crushed eggshells, oyster shells |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.3–0.5% | ~0.35% | Wheat bran, legumes |
| Sodium (Na) | 0.15% | Adequate | Mineral salt |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.04–0.05% | Moderate | Wheat, brewer’s yeast |
| Potassium (K) | 0.2–0.4% | High | Corn, legumes |
| Manganese (Mn) | 20–60 mg/kg | Moderate | Wheat, barley |
| Zinc (Zn) | 40–80 mg/kg | Low | Needs supplementation (mineral salt helps) |
| Iron (Fe) | 80–100 mg/kg | Moderate | Brewer’s yeast, grains |
Calcium, phosphorus, and salt levels are fine, but Zinc and Iron could be slightly low, which can be improved by adding a mineral supplement or kelp meal if affordable.
Just adding up the costs of the stuff I can find locally, it's already at about the cost of what a bag of what I feed now ($23) and it's nutritionally inferior. Again, this is just accounting for what I can buy locally so the cost of half of the stuff isn't being accounted for. This also doesn't include the cost and hassle of getting all the ingredients as I'd have to go to multiple places to get the stuff
Overstates the crude protein in barley and soft wheat (most common kind), "close enough" on the peas and the brans. Doesn't consider key aminos at all. Doesn't consider that the anitutritive properties in the peas and the beans result in performance below what crude protein might suggest. Doesn't consider trace minerals or vitamins. STILL not cheaper.
All I see at feed stores is 16% protein...
All flock usually has 20% protein which is what many of us prefer to feed. There are layer feeds with more than 16% protein, but the availability of that depends although you can find them on chewy if they aren't available locally. Most feed store, especially major chains like tractor supply do sell all flock in any case
On Tractor supply's web page... "all flock" is 17% protein... where do you buy your special bags of feed?
Have you looked at chick starter?
The percentages depend on the brand. Dumor just has lower protein than most all flocks do for some reason. I get my feed from chewy due to it just being easier to have feed shipped to me (I don't own a car) and i prefer pellets (they do have pellets, but only in 40lb bags rather than 50lbs) but my local tractor supply does sell Purina and nutrena all flock which do have 20% protein
