Feed recommendations! Thanks!

[Brooks_]

I want to switch to layer feed in order to offer all of the nutrients the chickens may need. Also, I know about the Snohomish Co-op!

I may be wrong and correct me if so, but layer really only has extra calcium.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I may be wrong and correct me if so, but layer really only has extra calcium.

I guess that could be true. I’d just rather keep it simple... but there also has been an oyster shell shortage recently, and I want to provide as much calcium as possible.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Hi! In the past I've used payback, and it's great! Also, if your feed store carries Conway, I recommend it. I've used it for almost ten years now! I believe both of these carry organic. If you happen to be near Snohomish-Coop, they carry Conway, and a store brand that is manufactured by them.

I'm just curious, why do you want to switch them to layer?

Good luck!

BTW, the Conway does look good. Do you know how much a 50# bag costs of pellets?

 

[Lemon-Drop]

But let’s say we take the layer pellets out. Which brands would you recommend? Again, a few preferences are:
Organic
Pellets (big preference here)
Local. (It’s ok if not)
18+percent protein.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Will 18-20% protein feed hurt silkies?

 

[Tonyroo]

Will 18-20% protein feed hurt silkies?

No. That percentage actually primes there feather growth and condition it.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Mars, the maker of M&M's own Pedigree and Nestle, the maker of Milkybars make Purina food.
Considering their expertise in the chocolate industry I'm sure they make excellent dog and chicken food but I've never really trusted their interest in nutrition considering their main market is confectionery.

I think the most important is what is locally available or to order online, then compare them based on price and what you might like or not like. I've found great feeds researching them only to basically end up picking what is easiest to source, including a grower feed which seems to be less available at shops than layer pellets but grower feed is needed in winter to give the birds a break once in a while so I prefer picking a feed where I can get hold of both.

I've thought that in the past but if I'm not mistaken, poultry nutrition is regulated. I believe it was @aart maybe that explained things. It's been a while. Needless to say that I feed Purina All Flock to my poultry.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I've thought that in the past but if I'm not mistaken, poultry nutrition is regulated. I believe it was @aart maybe that explained things. It's been a while. Needless to say that I feed Purina All Flock to my poultry.

Ok, thanks! I would really Love to feed the scratch and peck pellets, but it’s so expensive.

 

[Tonyroo]

Ok, thanks! I would really Love to feed the scratch and peck pellets, but it’s so expensive.

Yes it is, I thought about using it but too pricey for a small amount.

 

[Brooks_]

I've thought that in the past but if I'm not mistaken, poultry nutrition is regulated. I believe it was @aart maybe that explained things. It's been a while. Needless to say that I feed Purina All Flock to my poultry.

The companies really do put more effort into livestock feed than human feed.