Is This True???

[The Wolf Queen]

I was at one of my local feedstores the other day, and the man at the counter told me that there is a type of food that you can give to all of your flock birds (chickens, ducks. geese, quail, etc) from birth to death. Its called Flock Raiser with 20% protein. Can this really be fed from birth to death?

 

[pips&peeps]

Purina Flock Raiser.

It doesn't have the calcium that is needed for strong layers.

 

[Nava]

its really good for turkeys

 

[Chris09]

I would say it is Flock Raiser form Purina Mills.
http://poultry.purinamills.com/OURPRODUCTS/Products/FlockRaiser/default.aspx

I use a feed that is put out by Kalmbach Feeds that is 22% but it is a Starter/ Grower and I feed it to everything. Chicks, Growers, Layers and Breeders..
When hens start to lay I just put calcium out for them...

Chris

 

[chickenwhisperer123]

Its Flock Raiser, and no. Different birds need different things.

 

[Katy]

I start all mine out on Purina Start & Grow and then they're all switched over to Flock Raiser. I keep oyster shell out for the layers to eat what they need and they do well on it.

 

[The Wolf Queen]

Yep thats what I was talking about, Flock Raiser. Changing post one now.

 

[chookchick]

I use the flock raiser at 20% protein. It is fine for laying hens if you are sure to supply them with oyster shell for extra calcium free choice at all times. I like having a little extra protein so that if I give them scratch or other treats they are still getting plenty of protein. Actually right now I feed them several things, including a grain mix, and a protein mix, but I used to just use the flock raiser. I don't think it is quite high enough in protein for young chicks, and certainly couldn't comment on other birds, but it is fine for any adult chickens.

 

[The Wolf Queen]

What % of protein do chicks need? Would you believe Ive never read the bag?

 

[chookchick]

I believe the starter feed that I have used is 26% protein, but I can't completely verify that number as I don't have any here. It is very educational to read the label and all the ingredients. In fact I recommend that for human food also...