Chick-a-doodle-doo Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I thought they were the same thing but didn't want to hijack the other threads. I have bought ex batt crumbs. Will my new ex batts, when I get them, be able to eat crumb or should I order layers mash? If so, can you give me the make so I can order it. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'd imagine your existing ex-bats will thrive on the ex-bat crumb. You'll be feeding them at a higher nutritional level so I doubt it will harm them. They're bred as high producing egg layers which takes its toll on their systems, so the better the nutrition, the better it is for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 They'll be fine with that; it's near enough to mash in texture to not bother them too much. Giving them that with the odd treat of meal worms to get their protein levels back up will be the best for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 If they don't recognise it as food to start with try whizzing it in a blender quicckly, don;t make it total dust as mash isn't, then mix it with crumb, they'll soon cotton on, some seem to be savvier than others! enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 My batties had the crumb from the first day I got them. There was no problem with them recognising it as food - they absolutely adore it and wolf it down as soon as I top up their feeders. I feed it alone with no others supplements at all and they're doing fab on it. Shame the same can't be said for the veggies I keep trying to tempt them with, they are always eyed with great suspicion! Oh and they LOVE mealworms too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 They're better off eating their ex-bat crumb or layers mash/pellets than too many treats so don't worry about trying to get them to eat up their 5 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks Jools, I wasn't losing too much sleep about it but I hate to see good veg peelings go to waste!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 tried cooking them? mine would NOT eat raw asparagus stalks, nor cooked whole, them I whizzed them and mixed with some wet mash and they went balistc for it, now look at plain wet mash, cos there nothing yummy in it, in disgust took mine like forever to discover other foods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 You give your hens asparagus stalks Missus? I use them for a delicious soup. My newest ex-batts have enjoyed their ex-batt crumbs. I don't think they were overly bothered about the slight difference in texture to their usual mash. They are now being weaned onto pellets, and seem to like them well enough too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I hadn't thought of cooking them up, what a good idea. I will give it a go and see if they receive the veg offerings with any greater enthusiasm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 You give your hens asparagus stalks Missus? I use them for a delicious soup. . ooo hadn't thought of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
