Woodcat Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 We discovered a new place near us today and they are very kindly ordering it for us to try faversham feeds Graveney Road Faversham Kent ME13 8UR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 Mine are ordered, our supplier in Hardingstone (Collins) had 5kg crumb and although at first unsure if they could get it, I told them 'nicely' that they could, . So after a quick call to a lady in the know, they were ordered. Just a reminder that most suppliers can get these for you so please ask. Well done to those of you who've given them a try or are about to. Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 My two girls are really enjoying the pellets. The pellets are smaller and thinner than their usual brand, so much better for Bubbles's dainty beak. As far as I can tell there has not been any of the pellets tossed out of the grub onto the run floor. What is the texture of the crumb like? When I worm the girls I usually buy a bag of mash as it is easier to mix in the flubenvet. I wondered if the crumb would be just as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I haven't bought my sack yet Ali, but imagine that it'd be like chick crumbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 What is the texture of the crumb like? When I worm the girls I usually buy a bag of mash as it is easier to mix in the flubenvet. I wondered if the crumb would be just as good The crumb works fine and is as Clare says like chick crumb. It's comparable to mash being evenly pressed into a crumb like mixture (think fine crumble) the idea being that they can't pick and choose but get a balanced ration. The pellets are smaller and I've found no waste at all. Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 The photo I saw looked like couscous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have a real problem with soft eggs from a couple of mine. Has anyone found that this new feed contains sufficient calcium etc to prevent this or would you recommend getting the crumbs and mixing more limestone flour in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 I've seen an improvement in a soft shelled egg problem with one of my girls, I am assuming this is because it contains more calcium. Not knowing how this all works I expect it to improve more in quality over time Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge77 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 No problem getting mine from hungry horse in Earlswood - crumb and pellets i think and leaflets and posters at the til Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just to let you know it's available in the Olney pet shop to order Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Just ordered some from Millwheel Tack Shop in Wokingham. Sarah, the woman there couldn't have been more helpful, really good service. Hopefully my fussy ladies will like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessie Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Does anyone know if there is anywhere in Norfolk stocking this yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've just switched from Organic lLyers pellets to Ex Bats pellets purely because of all this good publicity; but I notice that it's actually cheaper than my old Organic Layers pellets. Does anyone know which one is actually superior out of the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 It's not a matter of one being superior it's more personal choice, as I see it. Both foods are natural and as locally sourced as possible. The ex bats feed has been enriched to cater for the ex bats needs BUT these can also benefit your average garden hen. The added bonus is the donation to BHWT . I've swapped from organic and been really pleased, the small pellet size has been readily accepted, I had problems moving them to pellets before. Both very good feeds, with a lot of research behind their formulation. Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks Buffie :D Pam, have you managed to source some locally yet? I went into the newly re-opened feed shop in Birdham last week & she was stocking it. Not sure of price but she's lovely youngster, (yes there are some about despite what the papers tell us!!!) who's set the shop up on her own & is very reasonably priced. (She's my hairdresser's daughter & I've known her since she was knee high to a grasshopper, I think she deserves all the custom she can get!!) She would also deliver, although I'm not sure how far. I'd be happy to pick some up for you if you'd like & we can met up to hand it over? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Pleased you've got yours, mine has arrived in Olney Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Just bumping this back up and my feed cost £11.20 for a 20kg bag. Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I might try it on my girls.....they dont have to be ex batt chickens do they? Anyone know of any stockists in Devon/Cornwall or Somerset ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 It's good for all hens Chelsea, you can look on Allen and Pages website for stockists OR ask local stockists to get it in for you Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I went to my farm/equine shop this morning and asked for it. The lady said they were just starting to get some in. I ordered a small bag of the crumbs for my ex-batts when they arrive in a few weeks My local shop is: Peckfield Farm Produce Peckfield House Farm, Selby Rd, Peckfield, Leeds, WEST YORKSHIRE, LS25 4BD 0113 287 2664 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daj198 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It's official! The feed merchants in Berkshire are awful! I've made five phone calls to one particular shop and they still haven't ordered it in for me... although they have now admitted that they can. I had to go and buy normal layers pellets to stop my chooks starving while these people waste my time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Daj try Millwheel Tack Shop in Wokingham. They could not have been more helpful and regularly order it in now so you'll always get supplies there: Millwheel Tack Shop Rose Cottage Stud Binfield Road Binfield Nr Wokingham Berkshire RG40 5PP 01344 486059 They charge about £10 something for 20kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 yay, just rang my local supplier and they have some in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 me again. Just back from the supplier and got a 20kg sack so I hope they like it! Owner of farm store said he had been selling loads of the stuff, so that's great for the BHWT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 It has now arrived at my feed suppliers, Estate Supplies in Ashley, Cheshire, and I gather that it can also be obtained at Chelford Farm Supplies in Chelford, Cheshire. Thanks for that Tweety - went to Estate Supplies this morning and got a bag each of mash and pellets, plus some grit and they also ordered some hemcore in for me. So all set up for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
