Purina Organic feed?

[cherylcohen]

thanks

 

[Mac in Wisco]

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Both conventional and organic layer feeds will meet the nutritional requirements of a layer hen. The organic feed will have been produced organically though, without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, nor genetically modified stock. Such farming practices are important to some people, as they feel these practices are more ecologically sound than growing crops with the assistance of man-made chemicals.

More than likely any organic feed that you buy will have plant based proteins and not include any animal based proteins. The national organic standards prohibit feeding livestock poultry and mammalian based feedstocks. Which leaves only fish meal that can impart an off flavor to the eggs. Yet most plant based proteins are deficient in two essential amino acids, methionine and lysine, these are usually added into organic feed by the addition of kelp meal or other non-standard feedstocks which can be expensive and add to the cost of the feed.

If you buy a conventional feed with only plant proteins, then synthetic amino acids are added. Conventional feeds with animal based protein have all the essential amino acids and do not require amino acid supplements.

Nutritionally there is little difference between the organic and conventional feed. Regardless of other opinions here, organic production is not necessarily about food purity. The benefits to organic production are that such products are more environmentally friendly, that livestock are raised under more humane conditions, and that the food produced wasn't intentionally exposed to man-made chemicals such as synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, or made from genetically modified crops.

There is nothing magical in layer feed other than the basic nutritional requirements (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals) required for a laying hen. Your hens will do fine on either conventional or organic layer feed.

 

[lngrid]

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Hi, Panner. What station carries this program? What day and time is it on?

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Sorry to be pesky, but is the station at 1560 on the AM dial and the programs are on at 6:50 am Saturday and 8:30 am Sunday? Is the station KFBK (1530)?

 

[GardeNerd]

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In regards to the OP concern/ question...
Organic Pride is the brand that Purina owns the label for.

 

[GardeNerd]

I have a BYC page with lots of organic feed suppliers listed and regional retailers if anyone is looking for places to buy.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=20741-organic-chicken-feeds

I believe both conventional and organic feeds are nutritious for the chickens. For lots of reasons, I don't like GMO corn and soy products so I feed my chickens organically.

 

[AHappychick]

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From than on all I delivered was organic and I was never questioned. The boss couldn't believe the amount of money I made for him. Nice Christmas bonus.

cheating people like that is not something I would personally brag about, frankly its just sad. I am hopeful that buy buying certified organic that I am geting just that, and since I either grow my own produce or buy fromn a organic farmer I know I am sure it is, but for all those people who bough otherwise from you and others who did that well, its just wrong.

 

[GardeNerd]

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Here is a link to one retailer's brief description of organic pride products. I forgot to mention Organic Pride is a subsidiary of Land o Lakes who is owned by Purina. That is why you can't find info on it.
http://www.rainbowag.com/livestock/organic_pride.html

 

[Lazy J Farms Feed & Hay]

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Actually Purina was purchased by Land O'Lakes the Cooperative based in Minnesota and is now part of the Feed Division called LOL Purnia Feeds. LOL is involved in many segments of agriculture ranging from feed and fertilizer to petroleum and milk processing.

JIm

 

[cherylcohen]

Thanks everyone, Yes I too discovered the land-o-lakes connection.

Seems like there are quite a few grumpy BYC members out there this weekend. Maybe we can all take a deep breath before answering other's posts. i appreciate everyone's help enjoy your chickens this week!

 

[rirluvr]

all I have to say is man oh man do I have some sexy looking chickens!