Grinding my own feed, I need help with the ratio

Lady Ressler

In the Brooder
7 Years
May 2, 2012
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North Dakota
We have been grinding our own feed for our girls as they grow. They are now at a laying age and I am wondering what I need to change.

I have access to: whole oats, ground oats, ground corn, and distillers pellets (20% protein). I can buy other grains and grind them if I need to.

I have free choice oyster shells available to the girls.

What and how much do I need to be feeding my hens that should be laying any day now?

Thank you for your help.
 
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Here's a recipe for laying mash that I found. It's quite large quantities though... Hope it helps!

50.1kg (110.44 lbs) wheat meal
50.1kg maize meal
50.1kg oats, barley or rye meal
50.1kg fish meal
13.6kg (30 lbs) dried milk
9.0kg (20 lbs) ground sea shells

It says to "give them free access to this and a handful each of whole grains to scratch out of their straw or litter."
 

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