xChicken04x Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Hi all, we went to our local horsy shop today to pick up some more hemcore. We have been meaning to try the girls with layers mash (they have pelets at the moment, which they don't eat ) there was a new order of "layers meal" there, I tried to investigate without opening the bag (it was in a brown paper sack, so I couldn't see through ) anyway, it definatly wasn't pellets, I'm just wondering if it is mash? Last time we asked if they had any layers mash they said "No, but you can just buy pellets and squash them up" Wonder how long that would take? Anyway, could you tell me if it is the same thing as mash? Many thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm pretty sure they're exactly the same thing - have you asked the people in the shop? I know shop assistants sometimes don't seem to know anything about the stuff they stock but you might be lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Yes layers meal and layers mash are the same thing - the shop I buy it from seems to change their minds on what they call it every time I go in, sometimes meal sometimes mash, ho hum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm not sure if they are. I sent dh to get me some food a while back and said get peelets but if not get mash. they sold him what they calle dmeal and when I opened it it was very powdery like ground up mash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I bought a small bag of mash to try and was disappointed to find it was just like grey powder. I thought it would be more like muesli Has anyone had any that is like muesli? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Maybe it depends on the manufacturer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I've had both sorts of mash. Currently I have Dodson & Horrell from my local country store, and that's very fine in texture, a bit like a cross between wholemeal flour and oatmeal. http://www.dodsonandhorrell.com/uk/dh/countryside/poultry/layers-mash However when I got my two hybrids the summer before last, I bought a big sack of the stuff that the breeders had been giving the girls (can't remember the brand - some agri suppliers in Notts, I think), and that was quite co"Ooops, word censored!", with split peas and grains visible. Unfortunately the girls didn't like the split peas (which I assume are there to boost the protein levels) so there was a lot of wastage I use the D&H to make "chicken porridge" once or twice a week, so I only buy a 5kg sack at a time. Co"Ooops, word censored!" mash/meal seems better suited to serving dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I got some Marriages layers mash when I picked up my new girls and in is really 'grainy'. Ran out so bought Smallholder range which is powder, they didn't like it. Managed to find a local supplier of Marriages again and my girls really like it. It is difficult to get hold of though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I also give my girles the Wiggly worm mix from Wiggly Wigglers as a treat in the afternoons- its a muesli type consistancy- got bits of corn, raisens,seeds,oats,bokashi bran and of course worms - they go mad for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 I bought a small bag of mash to try and was disappointed to find it was just like grey powder. I thought it would be more like muesli Has anyone had any that is like muesli? Ditto My girls are on small holders layers pellets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...