Poultry Feed???

[WeezyH]

I have 2 pullets and a cockerel who are 3 months old and 2 (hopefully pullets) two week old chicks. For the older ones I was planning to switch to a layer feed in about a month. I’ve read that this feed shouldn’t hurt my rooster. I hope this is true. A friend dropped off this feed to me, but I don’t know what it is. The protein content, calcium, etc. Anyone know?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

A lot of people say not to give layer feed to roosters because it has a lot of calcium. I however have never had a problem with roosters living on layer feed

 

[WeezyH]

Ok. The rooster (Buttercup was supposed to be a girl ) was accidental...but I was wondering how I’d separate his food. Fingers crossed it won’t hurt him.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Most people do all flock and then add oystershells to offer for the hens to avoid calcium issues

 

[GC-Raptor]

A friend dropped off this feed to me, but I don’t know what it is. The protein content, calcium, etc. Anyone know?

Is there a tag on the bottom?
If not then info should be on the back of bag.
Post a photo of the analysis. GC

 

[WeezyH]

Oh wow. I looked all over on the bag, but didn’t notice the tag crumbled up underneath . It says crude protein min 10%, fiber max 5%, fat 2.5% (seems lower than what they’d need for protein?). Corn chops, milo, wheat, soybean oil.

 

[GC-Raptor]

Oh wow. I looked all over on the bag, but didn’t notice the tag crumbled up underneath . It says crude protein min 10%, fiber max 5%, fat 2.5% (seems lower than what they’d need for protein?). Corn chops, milo, wheat, soybean oil.

Yes, that's scratch grains.
A layer feed should have 16%, and no less than 15%. GC

 

[WeezyH]

Thank you!! I’ll try to find some one who can use this.

 

[nao57]

You should see a protein percentage listed somewhere. It wouldn't make sense for there not to be.

But I have seen some bags of feed that ONLY list protein before.

 

[Folly's place]

So it's meant to be a treat, not a complete feed. What's the mill date on the bag? Old is OLD, not good for anyone...
Mary