dixie chick Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Lots of you have recommended the Garvo food so I went ahead and ordered some. I got the Layers Pellets and a small bag of Alfamix - which is described as a "complete food" -even containing grit. The hens ABSOLUTELY loved it!! It was not cheap though - surely it should only be fed as a treat? Anybody know?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi The Alfamix is designed to be fed as a complete feed and I spose if you only have two or three hens it doesn`t cost too much however for those of us with more hens it would be very costly to do so. When I grab the occasional bag of Alfa I feed it as a treat instead of corn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 I used they alfachicks mix for a couple of weeks but to much got wasted with them sorting the best bits out that I just use it as a treat know the youngsters are on starter pellets and the big girls on scracher pellets (5030 i think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Hi Dixie, much to my regret my ladies are on Alfamix and yes you're right they love it big time However it is hugely expensive hence my regret. I know that I should just grit my teeth but they've never been enthusiastic about anyother feed and so for the time being they can continue to have their little bit of luxury. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I got a large sack of 'scratch' from Garvo (5132 - if you look on link called 'product info 20kg bags' top right the page saying 'hobby poultry' on the Garvo website) and customised it with this and standard cheaper mixed corn all mixed together. Went a lot further and my girls love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Mine were on Alfamix chickens and loved it but as they grew and grew, they ate more and more, and as it is much more expensive than over feeds I decided, now 5/6 are laying, they should go on to Garvo layers pellets. They eat it, so no worries there, and remain happy layers. They get corn and tomatoes as treats and they seem to enjoy their treats more now they are on layers as their staple food. Tough love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Well, as you know mine have been on Garvo Alpha mix for a long bank breaking time. I just couldn't justify the cost any more & tried some Wiggly Wigglers Mash + bokashi> Guess what they're eating it . Only giving Alpha mix as a treat now. Thank goodness, thought I was stuck for life Alli xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manana Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Where can i buy Garvo feeds in Medway? I have searched with no luck. Last time i had to drive all the way to Sussex !! Any help will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Unfortunately, Kent isn't served well by Garvo stockest. GH Grain Harvesters Country Store (google and you'll find them) just out side Canterbury are the nearest or buy online, there are others I'm sure, but I've used Newland Poultry in Malvern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggasperated Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Still waiting for someone North of the Forth to stock Garvo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I know its not that close but Millers of Pennicuik or is it Pebbles stock it & will deliver. I get mine from Jim Vyse Arks in Andover. Miles away I know but he's soooooo nice & his delivery charges are no worse that anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Jim Vyse They deliver Garvo to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Hi Margaret, He's simply the loveliest person & half the reason my ladies still get their Alphamix. He also built my bantam ark & beautiful isn't the word for it . Wish there were more people around like him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Wish he would move down south then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Margaret, he is down South He is in Andover & we're in Dunblane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Blonde moment Thought he was near you, needs to move more south then ,could save a packet on postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eggasperated Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 I know its not that close but Millers of Pennicuik or is it Pebbles stock it & will deliver. I get mine from Jim Vyse Arks in Andover. Miles away I know but he's soooooo nice & his delivery charges are no worse that anywhere else. My OH drove to Millers in Dalkeith last time but we met them at the Royal Highland Show and they said they really wanted to get a distributor in Fife, yet my local animal feed supplier is having a real problem getting them to even talk to her and has been trying to negotiate with them for ages so she can sell Garvo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 I don't often buy Garvo as my local stockist isn't open at weekends, but if I get the Alfa Mix, I either feed it as a treat or cut it in with their regular pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
