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[DrMikelleRoeder]

If you are feeding the layer pellets to the laying hens and the chick feed to the young chicks until they reach laying age, you are good to go!

 

[Chickenchick11]

Is there any significant difference between your Layena and Layena Plus Omega 3?

 

[DrMikelleRoeder]

The major difference is the addition of ground whole flaxseed to Layena Plus Omega-3. This provides the bird with omega-3 fatty acids, which she then deposits in the yolk of the egg. You are basically making your own "Eggland's Best" eggs at home, but the concentration of omega-3 fatty acids in your eggs will be higher than that of the Egg;and's Best eggs. Physically, the Layena Omega-Plus comes in a short-cut 1/8th-inch pellet, whereas regular Layena comes in both crumble and pellet forms.

 

[Chickenchick11]

The major difference is the addition of ground whole flaxseed to Layena Plus Omega-3.  This provides the bird with omega-3 fatty acids, which she then deposits in the yolk of the egg.  You are basically making your own "Eggland's Best" eggs at home, but the concentration of omega-3 fatty acids in your eggs will be higher than that of the Egg;and's Best eggs. Physically, the Layena Omega-Plus comes in a short-cut 1/8th-inch pellet, whereas regular Layena comes in both crumble and pellet forms.

Thank you. This was very helpful.

 

[pathakipathak11]

The chickens at my school are going through a molt, is there any Purina feed that you recommend for molting chickens

 

[DrMikelleRoeder]

We recommend the FlockRaiser product for molting birds. The higher protein and energy will help with feather regrowth and will suppot their energy needs as they burn more calories to stay warm while in their "defeathered" state. Always gradually transition birds to a new diet. Once you see eggs starting to appear again, gradually transition the birds back to a layer feed.

 

[Chickenchick11]

Does Purina offer or plan on offering a organic feed?

 

[DrMikelleRoeder]

We offer a line of products called Organic Pride in the Pacific Northwest. We would like to expand this line, but as I mentioned in an earlier post, it can be very challenging to find a steady supply of high quality organic ingredients in the amounts required to meet the demands of this rapidly increasing sector of the companion animal industry. There are just so many organic crops available to meet the demands of both the human and animal feed sectors, and demand is quickly outstripping supply. So yes, we are looking into it, but we will want to be sure we can consistently meet the needs of our customers before committing.

 

[lauraschicks]

Is the medicated chick starter okay for ducklings/ducks?

 

[casportpony]

Is the medicated chick starter okay for ducklings/ducks?

I would also like to know... I asked the same question in this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/936667/is-purina-medicated-chick-starter-safe-for-waterfowl

-Kathy