What is All Flock?

[father0fnine]

More specificly, what makes "All Flock" (I am feeding Nutrena's Country Feeds) feed what it is? Maybe a better way of asking my question is what does "All Flock" offer to the ducks, geese, turkeys, etc. that chicken feed does not? I am looking to switch feed (new store, new choices that doesn't include Country Feeds). I have been feeding All Flock (plus separate oyster shell) to my ducks and chickens and I'm curious what I should look for to make sure my ducks are getting what they need ... preferably without having to separate my flock and feed different feeds.

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[Bantamgirl715]

All flock feeds tend to be lower in calcium than straight layer feed, and higher in protein than 16%. One of the feeds I use is considered a layer/breeder crumble, at 18% protein and 2.5% calcium. I'ts meant to feed CHICKENS of all ages; I don't believe it to be appropriate for ducks or other fowl, but you may have different products where you are.

 

[PirateGirl]

Generally all flock feeds have feeds have higher protein, 18-20%, and lower calcium than layer feeds. There are probably some other differences too. If you look at @Texas Kiki ’s feed comparison chart you can compare the nutritional analysis of the feed you normally buy to your new options to decide what’s the best match.

 

[Kiki]

Most All Flock feeds are very very similar to their (same brand name) chick starter feeds too.

Just thought I'd mention this.

 

[Peppercorngal]

Most All Flock feeds are very very similar to their (same brand name) chick starter feeds too.

Just thought I'd mention this.

Interesting. I've been wanting to switch from a layer feed to an "all flock" feed. I notice that the "chick starter" feeds are $5 more per 50# bags than the layer feed. That does not make me happy. Is "all flock" more expensive too?

 

[Kiki]

Interesting. I've been wanting to switch from a layer feed to an "all flock" feed. I notice that the "chick starter" feeds are $5 more per 50# bags than the layer feed. That does not make me happy. Is "all flock" more expensive too?

Depends on where you buy it.
Have you seen my Google sheet yet?

 

[Peppercorngal]

Depends on where you buy it.
Have you seen my Google sheet yet?

No, as a matter of fact I have not seen your google sheet. May I? Please

 

[Peppercorngal]

No, as a matter of fact I have not seen your google sheet. May I? Please

Ok, got it, thank you. Lots of work went into that sheet, it's fantastic!

 

[Kiki]

Ok, got it, thank you. Lots of work went into that sheet, it's fantastic!

Notice the tabs... different sheets.

If you have any questions about it...I'm always here.

 

[father0fnine]

Generally all flock feeds have feeds have higher protein, 18-20%, and lower calcium than layer feeds. There are probably some other differences too. If you look at @Texas Kiki ’s feed comparison chart you can compare the nutritional analysis of the feed you normally buy to your new options to decide what’s the best match.

I have tried looking at the tags and online sources but most of it is chemistry to me. I do not know how much lysine and methionine a chicken, duck, or turkey is supposed to have or how much protein is to much for layer or to little for everything else, or if layers can have 18% protein, would I not get better results feeding an 18% feed and add oyster shell than the 16% layer that almost everybody has? (I am assuming that virtually all layer food has 16% protein for a reason.) Most of the advice I find talk about protein and calcium only or they give a recipe to make my own but nothing on how to decide beyond protein and calcium, how to choose one feed over another.