Gelbel Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Mark - at the moment I get it from Darvills pets and garden in Cemetery Road, Bradford. Ring first to check he has some in stock. The place I have asked to stock it is Bardsey Mills in Horsforth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherinedon Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I live in Essex and the hatchery where I buy my chickens sells Garvo so thats all mine have had. THe thing that confused me is that there are loads of different types but the bags are all the same so the only thing that is different is a number on the bag. My chickens hardly eat their food but loved the Garvo scrather food which apparantly should only be given once aweek. I think they like food with more bits in ? What no. Garvo feed are you all using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I am using 731, which are layers pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Mine are on garvo and hardly ever do a curry poo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky D Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thank you, will give them a ring next weekend. After 3 months i've got used to amount of poo and go about picking it up as though it's the most natural thing in the world.......how sad does that sound It's quite amusing to read about people (like i was) who get there girls for the first time and are staggered at the large amounts of poo a chicken can produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeMeadfan Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 And the size of some of the poos!! Look more like cowpats!! (or is that just my girls that do them that size - not all the time though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixie chick Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I order my Garvo Alfamix online from R.H.Miller in Scotland - the delivery charge is about £5.00 but my chickens are looking so fantastic on it that I think it is worth it - especially in this cold weather. The change in their poo is very noticeable - less of it and I cant remember the last time I saw a curry poo! I wish someone would stock it in Cheshire but until they do I will just have to support R.H.Miller - who are very efficient and helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoy Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Does anyone know of a supplier of garvo in the north west, we are east of Manchester. I quite fancy trying my girls on this wonder feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 have a look here :- http://www.garvo.eu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I hardly ever have to clear up poo - my lurcher does it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Thats grose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I have just switched to Garvo. Has anyone else noticed a change of color of the poo. My chooks have changed to a dark green color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I have just switched to Garvo. Has anyone else noticed a change of color of the poo. My chooks have changed to a dark green color. I have been using for a while now - (over a year I think) and yes the poo is slightly different shade however there are much fewer curry poos!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelbel Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Mine (well, my girls' not mine, mine) are darker - nearly black. A couple of months in using Garvo and they are now definitely eating less and pooing less. And I am getting 2-3 eggs a day without fail even in these really dark, short days, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 What brand of Garvo feed are you using? I have just started using the Garvo super-mix and my chickens love it, but I can't help noticing that the little pellet bits always seem to be left behind so I am wondering if my chickens are now not really getting a balanced diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I use 731 layers pellets from october to march and 5030 scratcher pellets the rest of the time and 108040 alfamix chickens for treats as I find that they tend to pick the best bits (ie the treats) out and leave the stuff thats good for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I have been using Garvo 730 and the poo's are definatly firmer. They appear to be thriving and I am still getting an egg of each most days. I also give them corn, raisins, sweetcorn, porridge oats mixed with hot water and garnished with dried meal worms to make a warm supper while it is so cold. Spoilt rotton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakki66 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I found the follwing place to be good value for money www.gjwtitmuss.co.uk Although buying a 20k bag of 701 mash for my "potential" Serama and Pekin chicks that have not even hatched yet may have been a bit too much as I only want them on it for about 8 weeks or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Id like to try it with my lot but a little confused as to which one to feed my Araucanas for show and eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Mine just get the layers pellets (code 731, I think) I am due to get another sack, so if you want to take some to try, you're welcome to have a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Mine just get the layers pellets (code 731, I think) I am due to get another sack, so if you want to take some to try, you're welcome to have a bit. ooo yes please, i'll do swaps for meal worms when they start reproducing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Okey doke, I'll let you know when I have a new sack - I'm due to get one as the current sack is only a quarter full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Mine just get the layers pellets (code 731, I think) I am due to get another sack, so if you want to take some to try, you're welcome to have a bit. Noticed earlier in the thread you said your local stockist wasnt open weekends. Over near Brackley there is one that is open on saturday mornings, Bagforce, just off the A43 Evenley Roundabout. Unfortunately they have run out of the Garvo cat food that my cats do VERY well on, and i have run out at home, so trying to find some elsewhere!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yes, they are now open on Saturday mornings (didn't used to be) and I get one a month when I can get over there before they close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wasnt sure if it was there you were using or not. Think the cats are going to have to go with whiskas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
