nannyhenny Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 My 3 girls refused to eat conventional pellets (they didn't seem to recognise them as food at all) So I started them off on mash (lord, the mess!) and have now got them onto crumble which is better as they can't fling out the bits they don't fancy. I'd quite like to move them on to pellets now but think I need a small size pellet to start with so I can mix it in with the crumble at first. Can anyone advise as to the brand of layers' pellets that are the smallest size, please? The bags don't have any clue as to size - or a viewing window! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi5 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have pekin bantams and have been very happy with the fancy feed pellets (which are suitable for bantams) The is a very helpful girl at their customer services. She sent me out various samples of the different types of feed and corn, no cost!!Her name is Victoria Kimber her number is 01371851490. Let me know how you get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 most layers pellets are about 3mm. was it the size they didn't like or the brand. If they refuse to eat them it's best to stop all treats for a while plus restrict their free rangeing to later in the day so that they have to eat their grub the will complain and grumble probably very loudly but you'll need to hold firm for a few days untill they get the message they won't starve themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 The smallholder range from Allen and Page has very small pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Fancy feed here too... They're a small size, and a quality pellet, at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I would also recommend the fancy feed layers pellets, they are very small so would be good to mix in with their mash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayleybug Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Another vote for fancy feeds, smaller than the d&h I had before & the girls prefer them. A decent price too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyhenny Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks for ideas, everyone. I shall try Fancyfeed first as it's easily found locally. I think it is the size of the pellets they didn't like as they aren't otherwise fussy feeders and have taken to crumb ok. Trouble is, it's expensive and difficult to find locally. I don't let the girls into the garden until afternoon and they only have their corn, veggies, porridge etc just before bedtime so I think they eat plenty of their 'real' food - as long as it looks right anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Mine will not eat fancy feeds but do it Smallholders - those are small and designed to be good for bantams. Remember with any change of feed mix old and new to start with - it makes the change over more gradual and easy. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyhenny Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Success! They're happily eating a mix of crumble and Fancyfeed pellets.Will increase pellets gradually. Thank you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf_space Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Glad your girls like their feed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...