WitchHazel Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 (edited) Hi Has anyone bought these direct from Marriages recently? If so, what was the price for 20kg delivered. I can't seem to find the price on the website. I don't want to phone, as I know I'll end up buying them if I do that, whatever the cost. (I have sent an email enquiry but don't expectto hear back until Monday). I've checked the price at the SPR centre, which would be my other option. Thanks for any help you can give Hazel UPDATED 19th MARCH: Finally got round to ordering some (had been debating when to actually use it). Much cheaper than I expected, £18.50 including VAT and delivery. Edited March 19, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 I know you've asked about direct but for me it's always been cheaper buying from SPR including delivery. Oh, and Marraiges never have answered any of my email enquiries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 10, 2012 Author Share Posted March 10, 2012 I know you've asked about direct but for me it's always been cheaper buying from SPR including delivery. Oh, that's good to know, thank you. I'll give them until Monday to reply. I fhtey don't get back to me, I'll just go ahead and order from SPR then. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I usually order the 10kg bag directly from Marriages (I just call up for the price), but last time I decided to order it from SPR - no real problem with the ordering, nor the price, but the bag which arrived had a use by date of only 2 weeks after delivery... compared with Marriages, which is usually 3 month... I wasn't impressed and shan't order from them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Might be an oversight by them. I would ask for it to be replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I intend to, although it had a big orange sticker on it with the use by date clearly visible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 not good enough. They should make it clear that it is short dated and offer it at a lower price then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks for that Clare. Good to get feedback, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I once ordered it from the farmandpetplace.co.uk, no forms to fill in online for the Flubenvet, so you place your order then someone calls you up a couple of days later to go through the regs with you... rather tedious that way and takes longer to order like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 not good enough. They should make it clear that it is short dated and offer it at a lower price then. Good luck with that...especially if you mention the eglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 farmandpetplace.co.uk mentions that they have had supply problems with Marriages, so perhaps that's at the bottom of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I bought a sack at my feedmill a couple of weeks ago. I opened it yesterday and noticed that although the sell-by is 2014, the use by (in terms of the vitamins being OK and not starting to degrade) is 30/04/12 The pellets also seem a little bit 'damp', at least they are sticking together. I don't know if this a storage problem or a manufacturing problem. Anyway, the very short use-by date surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Hmmm, there's definitely something up - that long date is odd as the 'use by' is usually 3 months max. I wouldn't use damp feed as any mould spores could be lethal (literally) can I suggest that you call the retailer and return them to exchange for a new sack (check it before you leave) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have 8 girls , a cock, 2 and drake = 12 mouths. Sunday I mixed up 10kg of layers with flubenvent something I should have done a few months ago. It is a bit of a chore in the winter. Seeing this thread I thought that when I run out of flubenvent I will buy the Marriages mix but with all the problems Omleteers are having with it perhaps not. Please everyone keep us updated. How often should I worm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I think you'll be OK if you order it directly from Marriages, just ask them what the use by date is when you order it. Ideally you ought to worm every quarter. Check the FAQ section for other basic advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 It really is so much easier to mix your own... If i know how much feed our hens are going to eat in a week - (say 2 kgs) I measure out how much flubenvet I need for that amount into lots of little packets of kitchen foil... so in one go whilst i have the scales out etc I may measure out 4 lots of wormer... When it is worming time - measure out your feed into a bucket add a few drops of vegetable oil and then add a packet of wormer that you have previously measured out - all easy - its fresh and no hassle. Hope this helps - Flubenvet is readily available online without any need for prescription. (in fairness we have lots of birds so I actually measure out lots of packets suitable for 20kgs of feed but it really does only take a few minutes and then you are set up for the year.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 I have 8 girls , a cock, 2 and drake = 12 mouths. Sunday I mixed up 10kg of layers with flubenvent something I should have done a few months ago. It is a bit of a chore in the winter. Seeing this thread I thought that when I run out of flubenvent I will buy the Marriages mix but with all the problems Omleteers are having with it perhaps not. Please everyone keep us updated. How often should I worm I've used the pre done pellets 3 or 4 times now and not had any problems. Ordered from SPR each time and will be doing another order shortly with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Just to clarify my post, I've been out to double check. Its the Feed Certificate Number which expires sometime in 2014. The feed was packed on 08/02/12 and is use by 08/04/12 - ie just 2 months before the vitamins degrade I am able to compare it with my out of date previous sack and the individual pellets are larger (I notice these things with small bantams) and definitely stickier, but that maybe the coating degrading or something. Although I am going to take the sack back tomorrow, I have too many doubts about it. I have always premixed my own flubenvet in with pellets until last year, but I do find the premixed approach much better (until now) because I am certain they've all eaten enough flub. Before I was never certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 While I'd happily use pellets that are a wee bit over their use by date, I wouldn't use any pellets which looked odd or damp though. I use the pre-mixed pellets purely from a time and convenience point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Finally got round to phoning them. £18.50 for 20Kg incl VAT & delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
