Feed Mix

[McClucken777]

Hi all, im new to keeping hens and before I get my first ones im curious to know what ratio to mix my feed. I plan on storing my feed pre mixed in a big bin so I was wondering how much layers pellets do i mix with mixed grit and corn? (I buy my corn and layers in 20kg sacks and the grit is in 25kg sacks).

Any and all advice welcome, Thanks.

 

[A.T. Hagan]

Straight layer feed, no corn, offer the grit and/or oyster shell on the side so they can get it when they want it.

Layer feed is a balanced feed. If you mix a lot of corn into it you will make it an unbalanced feed. If you just want to give them corn/scratch feed then half of a hand full per bird in the mornings is OK, but not a lot. It will only serve to make them fat and lower their egg production.

Put the grit or oyster shell in a separate cup where they can get at it when they want it.