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I found a local feed store today that sells it for $12.35... That's the cheapest I've found it in a while. If anybody is every around the DeRidder area, Oneal's feed sells it for $10.35 a bag!
 
Hey there Lay-ers just checking in ever so often I see the NHs are slowly migrating here into the Great State of Louisiana. that's good we need to get these guys and gals spread out all over and get some good stock back into this part of the world.

I just got my ones(8 in all) German NHs from Mrs. Kathinmo out of the brooder yesterday and into there own pen along with some of Jwhips BR stock (6)(Good Shepard Farms strain) and some Delawares(3) from Mrs. Kathinmo.

So along with my older NH rooster and 1 hen, I should have enough to make two breeding trios of NHs 1 trio of BR(hopefully its looking purty rooish right now) and 1 tro of Dels (if none dies).

Terrie if you raise up more than one of those heritage RIR roosters that you want to get rid of, holler at me I'd sure love to have one to use around here for some experimental projects.

Jeff

Oh yeah I'm paying $12.40 a sack for 17% Lone Star pellets here, Gracie I live about 35 mi. from DeRidder so I can't take advantage of the difference in the price for Arrow Layer(O'Neals) unless I make bulk run but they are'nt that good of layer feed IMO anyway. I do like the Lone Star the best, have used it for years good stuff!
 
Yeah, the arrow brand isn't as good of quality, but for people on a real budget it's better than feeding straight corn (which I find a lot of old country people do aroun here). I like the lonestar brand, but will buy dumore if its not available. Dumore is $16.00 at our TSC... Talk about robbery!
 
Gracie9205 said:
Yeah, the arrow brand isn't as good of quality, but for people on a real budget it's better than feeding straight corn (which I find a lot of old country people do aroun here).  I like the lonestar brand, but will buy dumore if its not available.  Dumore is $16.00 at our TSC... Talk about robbery!  
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Our local feed store sells Arrow. No sure who sells Lonestar in my area. I will have to check into lonestar.
 
Is there anyone that doesn't feed layer feed to their hens? I did an experiment with my flock and stopped feeding lay pellets and switched to 20% Flockraiser and I noticed an increase in egg production. Could this be a fluke?

I wanted to see the total effect that lay pellets had on my hens. I was shocked how the egg production spiked up.
 
kuntrygirl said:
Is there anyone that doesn't feed layer feed to their hens? I did an experiment with my flock and stopped feeding lay pellets and switched to 20% Flockraiser and I noticed an increase in egg production. Could this be a fluke?
I wanted to see the total effect that lay pellets had on my hens. I was shocked how the egg production spiked up.
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I'm also thinking about switching to Flock Raiser for the extra protein. I know it doesn't contain the calcium levels of the layer, though. Would love some more input on this subject.
 
texaschickmom said:
kuntrygirl said:
Is there anyone that doesn't feed layer feed to their hens? I did an experiment with my flock and stopped feeding lay pellets and switched to 20% Flockraiser and I noticed an increase in egg production. Could this be a fluke?

I wanted to see the total effect that lay pellets had on my hens. I was shocked how the egg production spiked up.
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I'm also thinking about switching to Flock Raiser for the extra protein. I know it doesn't contain the calcium levels of the layer, though. Would love some more input on this subject.
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And the calcium is needed for hard shelled eggs right?

With the Flockraiser, there were no problems with soft shelled eggs. Everything has been great. If everything continues to go as good as it's going, I will keep them on the 20% Flockraiser pellets. This will also work well with young ones being able to eat the same feed. I have my 40 Ideal RIRs on Flockraiser crumble, so they will remain on it through their laying stage, so that I can see how egg production will be effected when they become of age.


Anyone else have any experience NOT feeding layer feed?
 
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