Happy Mrs Chicken Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hello,has anyone tried Hi Peak organic layers pellets? I can buy them for £13.99 for a 25kg bag which i think is good value,been using Omlets organic feed but thought i might try a different brand.Also what does everyones chooks prefer pellets or mash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HH HENS Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi I also use omlet organic crumbs I changed to omlet as my hens really didn't like pellets , first I tried a mash which was very powdery and made them quite thirsty. They do like the organic omlet feed but it is expensive and the postage costs alot. I now have alot more chickens so I am trying to find a stockist of smallholder mash / crumb layer feed which they have just launched, its for free range hens though its not organic. The make you mention I have not heard of so can't help there. Just to mention though that the pellets in the smallholder range are nice and small. Hope that helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Mrs Chicken Posted July 17, 2011 Author Share Posted July 17, 2011 Thanks HH HENS,the omlet feed is expensive main reason why i want to try something else not sure if omlet feed is mash or not it doesnt say,but my chooks like it.Might try a brand of mash as most people said their chooks prefered it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 After 3 months, I discovered my hens preferred mash too! I started them on Smallholder's layers pellets which they ate but there was always some left at the end of every day. I then bought layers mash from a farm feed shop and they love it! I gave it to them dry to begin with, then read (on here ) to add water and make a sort of 'porridge'. They acted like they'd never been fed before - all gone at the end of every day! I also add bokashi bran sometimes, which they also love, bought from Omlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Mine mainly go for the Omlet crumb but I mix it in with pellets these days. I think mine prefer a bit of variety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
