Why only 16% available for layers?

[linguini]

Wow your birds are living the life!! I have a lil bottom hen too. I always sneak her stuff

It's interesting that how quick they learn. Cardamon (the lowest pecking order one) has learned to climb up to a perch bar to let me feed her by hand while all the others are distracted by the multiple treat stations on the ground! Otherwise she would be chased away by others no matter which tray she approaches. Poor girl!

 

[linguini]

Don't be discouraged if your birds take a day or two to get used to ANYTHING different you try but they will LOVE them soon enough! Just have fun with it. Pellets are great too so they're getting what they need either way. Experimenting with feed is just kinda my jam right now. YouTube is the best source for knowledge!

So I experimented with FF, with their initial response, I was encouraged to set up an assembly line of 4 large jars of FF. But now after 2 weeks that my assembly line was going well, they seemed to have lost interests. I switched to morning FF feed which allow them all day to finish before they get their late afternoon with wet mash mixed with treats. Still experimenting! I also just purchased a 5lb flock raiser crumbles (learned my lesson, try first before committing to large bags) - have to figure out how/when to give them the new feed.

 

[linguini]

Yes, maybe a mini pellet, can't remember for sure.

Thanks - I'll search for them.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I didn't read all of the replies so forgive me if it's already been stated. Nutrena Hearty Hen is 18%, I believe.

Edited to add that I just checked and indeed it is 18% Protein

 

[linguini]

I didn't read all of the replies so forgive me if it's already been stated. Nutrena Hearty Hen is 18%, I believe.

Edited to add that I just checked and indeed it is 18% Protein

Thanks! It's great to get all the responses, I would have no idea how to search for all these products.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Thanks! It's great to get all the responses, I would have no idea how to search for all these products.

@Kiki has a really awesome chart with all of the foods listed with their nutritional info so you can compare or just look at each one. You can find it under her account info (maybe her signature)

 

[Kiki]

I have it in three places.
I have it listed in a thread, I have screenshots in an article and I have the actual Google sheet.
Give me one second and I'll share the Google sheet link with you... Be aware that the Google sheet has a ton of information in it so if you try to access it from a phone it's going to take a while to open.

 

[Kiki]

This is my Google sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit?usp=drivesdk

Notice the tabs at the bottom of the sheet and also notice that each feed brand name or feed type has a direct link to the manufacturer's website.

 

[linguini]

This is my Google sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit?usp=drivesdk

Notice the tabs at the bottom of the sheet and also notice that each feed brand name or feed type has a direct link to the manufacturer's website.

This sheet blew me away

 

[BuckwheatandClucks]

This is my Google sheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...Sj3Bt5CUQfX1PlTEhg799sDT-qM/edit?usp=drivesdk

Notice the tabs at the bottom of the sheet and also notice that each feed brand name or feed type has a direct link to the manufacturer's website.

WOW.