Nutrena Feather Fixer

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I have been using the feather fixer feed for 2 weeks now, my chickens came down with a few things that really kicked the snot out of them (worms,mites,molt) it was awful needles to say I treated as necessary but they were still looking poorly, my normal feed supplier was out of what I was using at the time so I had to go to the other co op well turns out the lady that works there was my third grade school teacher (that's always lovely) she told me about the product and with some hesitation at the price I bought 2 bags. at the time the chickens were laying NO eggs, and half naked, 3 days in I could see little feather sprouts 5 days in I got 2 eggs a weeks in they stopped acting like they were starving to death, egg production was up a lil more and all had new feathers starting, today im up to 9-14 eggs a day all are almost feathered fresh again and perky as ever I love this product and its all vegetarian diet and 18% protein and can be feed as a main feed year round. I also have a mating pair of rescued pheasant that's feathers were all messed up male had awful looking tail, his tail is now back and her feathers on her back are regrown Hope this helps out!

heres some info on it for those that are having a hard time finding anything out or even finding the product

Feather Fixer

with Mite-Fighter

Technology is a unique and innovative life-stage product that can also be fed year round if desired. It solves two big problems: what to feed your flock to help them get through molt quicker and helping to prevent mites.

• Optimal protein and energy levels for chickens regrowing feathers
• Mite-Fighter
  
  technology helps prevent mite infestation
• Organic trace minerals support feather regrowth and eggshell strength
• Added prebiotics and probiotics support proper digestion and nutrient absorption
• Natural source of greens for periods when grass is limited
• Tagetes (Aztec marigold) extract for golden yolks
• Proprietary blend of nutrients naturally supports the immune system and overall health of your flock

How does Mite-Fighter

technology work?

• Mite-Fighter
  
  is a natural, proprietary ingredient that is not a chemical or a drug.
• The Mite-Fighter
  
  ingredient passes through the digestive system of the chicken and is excreted in the feces, making the area around the vent inhospitable for mites and helping to deter mite infestations.
• The Mite-Fighter
  
  ingredient has no effect on rate of lay, egg quality, egg safety for consumption, or meat quality.

About Molting & Mites:

• All hens and roosters experience molt, the normal, natural process of losing and regrowing feathers.
• Molt’s purpose is to supply chickens with fresh, new feathers. Read more about molt in our Knowledge Center.
• Mites are external parasites that all poultry are highly susceptible to.

Comments from users:

• “Some of the chickens grew their feathers back very quickly, faster than I have ever seen before. I would definitely use it again.” - Mike H
• “The rate at which feathers re-grew and egg production returned was unbelievable. We had eggs within 2 weeks of feeding the product.” - Andy W.
• "My chickens were quicker to re-feather by about 1 week faster than normal.” - Kristi P
• “When we began using Mite-Fighter technology on a flock with significant mites present, we immediately noticed a reduction in mites. In subsequent flocks, we are using it before infestation and to this point have not seen mites develop as in the past.” - Brad L.

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• Guaranteed Analysis
• Feeding Directions
• Tips for Molt

Nutrient Level
Crude Protein 18.0%
Lysine 0.75%
Methionine 0.35%
Crude Fat 4.0%
Crude Fiber 6.0%
Calcium 3.7 - 3.9%
Phosphorus 0.45%
Salt 0.25 - 0.65%
Sodium 0.15 - 0.23%

I see iron oxide in the ingredient list, which is a component of diatomaceous earth.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I see iron oxide in the ingredient list, which is a component of diatomaceous earth.

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I wouldn't waste any money on it

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[farmchickutah]

Got out of town day before yesterday and bought some Feather Fixer at Cal-Ranch. Started feeding it that day. They don't seem real crazy about it yet. Time will tell if it was a good buy or not!

 

[GarDenFarmGirl]

Has anyone used this with ducks? I went to get All Flock at my feed store and they were out. They suggested I use this since it has the same protein %. I bought it but checked Nutrena's website as I wanted to see if there was any more info there. The website says it can be given to ducks but then it states not to be given to breeding ducks or turkeys. Not too sure what that means. Can I use it for my ducks or no? I have ducks, ones a drake - they are always "breeding"! LOL And I do use their eggs.

 

[Flybybirds]

Just wondering how you liked the Nutrena Feather Fixer. I live in Florida and it has just been introduced to one of our feed stores.

 

[mrchicks]

For us, molting was not as hideous this year. My girl that I originally bought it for finally grew feathers, so I am pleased with it.

 

[Cindy in PA]

My chickens have been eating this for 7 weeks & while they are feathered, they have not begun laying again after almost 3 months. In all fairness they were molting about 4-5 weeks prior to trying this feed and they are the first chickens in 20 years that almost completely shut down all at once. I purchased 160 lbs of this for 11 chickens & 5 guineas and I have at least 1/3 of it left after 7 weeks. The 5 guineas free range about 5 hours a day, but the chickens get only a cup or two of scratch in addition to their feed & are penned. This food should have been gone in about 5 weeks. They all look healthy, but I still have never found a commercial feed, no matter what the protein % that seems to do anything for my chickens. Flock Fixer was reasonably priced, but I probably wouldn't special order & run 15 miles again to get it.

 

[MoonlightFarmCT]

Just wondering........has anyone used this yet? A new feed that helps your chickens through the molt and prevents mites, all at the same time! Too good to be true???????

I just started feeding my birds this product from Nutrena, they are doing amazing! they all seem to have packed on a little bit of extra weight, which is wonderful going into our harsh New England winter. Their molts also seem to be going over more smoothly than in past years. This product gets two thumbs up from me!

 

[pasturepoop]

I bought this stuff 3 weeks ago & still haven't seen any difference in my hens & they still are not laying. They were molting 3 weeks before this already. Never have had all 9 hens stop laying at the same time! First time in 4 yrs that I have had to buy eggs. So not sure it's worth the extra cost to feed this product.
I normally give sunflower seeds (black oil) & cat food (high protein small bites) & salflower seeds as a treat morning & nite will go back to this.

 

[MoonlightFarmCT]

I think the trick with this product is you need to start feeding it prior to when you know they're going to molt. My girls started eating it about 6 weeks ago they just started molting this past week. So far so good