veggiemad Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Morning all!! I've just been to collect some more ex batt pellets from my supplier and they hadn't got any- he said that my ex batts should be moved to normal layers pelletts now that they have had 2 bags of ex batt range. He also said that the ex batt range isnt meant for long term feeding and they should change after 1 x 5kg sack?? Any ideas- i thought ex batt pellets were better for them- high in vitamins etc,- they are almost totally re-feathered now but one has started to moult a little. getting 2 eggs a day from 3 hens- 1 softie. I bought a small amount of normal layers to see them over nextweek until i decide what to get them thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I don't even have ex-batts and have been feeding my girls the ex-batt range (layers crumb) for several months. I am not sure what your supplier is going on about to be honest I have noticed better quality in my eggs since switching over from normal pellets and also in their consumption as they really like the crumb texture. I thought you could feed it all the time... why not contact Allen & Page the producer or have a peep on their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 The hens I rescued on Oct 10th are now on layers pellets.....and seem to prefer them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Mine are all on the ex-batt crumb and will always be - they like it and the BHWT get a little something so everyone a winner. I don't know what your supplier is on about - perhaps the other food is cheaper for him to get in.... That said my ex-batts used to eat normal pellets or mash until the ex-batt range came out and were fine on that too so they won't suffer if you do decide to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiganchooks Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 From reading the website I think you can keep them on it forever, and it is just a high protein food with extra vits etc for any hen, not just ex-batts. Info on the food at: http://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/Products/ExBattery/Ex-Battery-Hens.aspx I'm going to try mine on the ex-batt pellets soon to see if they like that and if there is less wastage (they are on the crumb at the moment, since I got them 6-7weeks ago, and so much gets mixed into the hemcore) but I like the idea of Allen and Page supporting BHWT with the sales and the hens are doing so well on it (refeathered and all laying 1 a day still) so I'll probably stick with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I think your supplier is giving you duff info. There is no problem, only benefit, to keeping them on ex-bat feed as it has a higher nutritional value than normal layers pellets and let's face it, if anyone needs it, ex-bats do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
