whats better 16% or 20% protien?

[twigg]

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You sure they are both marked for Layers?

20% is more typical of Starter, Grower and Finisher rations. It's usually easy to tell if a feed is suitable for layers, it will normally include 3 to 4% calcium, as opposed to around 1.5%

Most Layers feed is between 14 and 16% crude protein, and is a complete diet.

 

[bigzio]

That's a good point on the protein levels, however the layer mash that is ground for me is crude protein of 18%. Commercial feed from the farm stores is usually 14% to 16%.

Feed mills can grind you a higher protein feed, at not much added cost if desired.

The amount you buy at one time might be increased if they don't stock what you request, cause you need to purchase the whole mixed batch.

bigzio

 

[Freddy]

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You sure they are both marked for Layers?

20% is more typical of Starter, Grower and Finisher rations. It's usually easy to tell if a feed is suitable for layers, it will normally include 3 to 4% calcium, as opposed to around 1.5%

Most Layers feed is between 14 and 16% crude protein, and is a complete diet.

Yup they are both lay feed and contain 3.4 and 3.5% calcium.