Layer pellet brands/opinions

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

I was wanting some opinions on these brands i’m currently feeding Nutrena which is costing me $14.99 per #40 bag so my feed bills getting high(i feed about 200 birds) I’ve took screenshots of the ingredients and was wondering if I should stick with Nutrena or swap because they’re basically the same quality.

Country road layer pellets (rural king brand)

Nutrena naturewise layer pellets

Or my local feed mill

 

[ChickenCanoe]

The ingredients may be similar as are the guaranteed analysis nutrients. However, they aren't required to list anything on the analysis other than crude protein, lysine, methionine, fat, fiber, salt, calcium and phosphorus. There are other important nutrients that the companies assay for and they should be able to give you those numbers if you call them and ask for a detailed calculated nutrient profile. Then you can make an educated decision. Pay special attention to vitamins A, D and E as well as amino acids like cystine and arginine.
I have found different feeds to vary dramatically in those nutrients. That's why regular layer feed may be adequate for making table eggs but not for hatchability.
Look for vitamin A to be around 5,000 i.u. or greater, D at 2,000 + and E at 50 i.u. per pound.

 

[Folly's place]

Also, the mill dates on each brand at your feed stores. If one is fresh most of the time, all things being equal, I'd go with that one. And do get the nutrient profiles on each.
Mary