Sentiant Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi all! Just a quick one. When I got my chooks I was told to get asack of poultry gold, which I did, but what are people thought s on this for a POL hen? I only ask as I think there seems to be an awful lot of "stuff" in there that isn't pellets/oyster shell and particuly lots if corn/seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Never heard of that one - I use Dodson and Horrells layers pellets. I give grit separate and they get grain once a day just a little while they are laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentiant Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi there, that's what I read in other posts, I'm thinking of doing the same. It seems to me that there is more other stuff than the pellets which seems wrong to me. Is there a guide to what ratio to feed the ladies of pellet/ oyster etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I've just read that poultry gold is a complimentary feed, so you feelings were right. Your girls should have a Constant supply of layers pellets, assuming they are the right age. A container of grit and maybe a handful of poultry gold or dried corn at night. Plus some vegetables in the afternoons, if you have any spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentiant Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Brilliant, off to shop first thing. My chickens are about 20weeks now so will that be ok for layers pellets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yes when I have bought hybrids about that age or slightly younger they have had layers pellets. However like others when I have hatched I have kept them on growers until they started to lay. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yep, looking at the website, this is just fancy scratch. They need layers pellets, and a handful of this stuff now and then as a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentiant Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Great peeps, thanks for your feedback on this subject. Although i feel rather let down by the fella who set me up I'm glad I have been able to use all the wonderful people on this forum to learn and understand the whats, whys and wherefores. Here's to the future, Chin Chin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
