The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Layer Pellets or Layer Mash Goto page 1, 2  Next          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message pjred Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243 Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:31 pm    Post subject: Layer Pellets or Layer Mash The Birds I collected yesterday were fed on Mash, however the local supplier I have found is out of stock at the moment. Is it ok to feed them on pellets and (Or) mixed corn? They are 12-14 weeks old. I will get the mash on monday! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16125 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 3:34 pm    Post subject: AFAIK the content is the same so if you find they won't take the pellets, try wetting it & it will be just like a wet mash then. Back to top pjred Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243 Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:33 pm    Post subject: CP wrote: AFAIK the content is the same so if you find they won't take the pellets, try wetting it & it will be just like a wet mash then. Excellent, I was a bit concerned. They have however been taking the odd pellet out of my hand Back to top crazypianolady Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 766 Location: Nottinghamshire Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 5:29 pm    Post subject: You could try grinding some down in a blender/coffee grinder etc? I've done that for the ex-batts and I'm now gradually introducing the pellets. Back to top pjred Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243 Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:23 pm    Post subject: About 10 mins ago, I put a bowl in the run which I had mashed using warm water, all 6 of them dived at it So I've just put another one in to spread them out. As I type they are tucking in. I am a very happy man now, thanks for the tip Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16125 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:15 am    Post subject: That's good news. Back to top debbie26pet Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 121 Location: lancs Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Layer Pellets or Layer Mash pjred wrote: The Birds I collected yesterday were fed on Mash, however the local supplier I have found is out of stock at the moment. Is it ok to feed them on pellets and (Or) mixed corn? They are 12-14 weeks old. I will get the mash on monday! should they not be on growers? at 12-14 weeks? or doesnt it matter Back to top pjred Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 243 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:02 pm    Post subject: I am going by what the people told me from where I got the birds. All advice greatly appreciated Back to top debbie26pet Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 121 Location: lancs Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:17 pm    Post subject: no thats ok im newish to it all so was interested what others say is it needed growers or can they go straight onto mash? Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10928 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:07 pm    Post subject: you can buy layers pellets and mash or growers pellets and mash.......just choose for your birds Back to top debbie26pet Joined: 06 Jun 2008 Posts: 121 Location: lancs Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:50 pm    Post subject: mine on mash layers and grower pellets but htey will go to mash, can i get a grower mash? Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1196 Location: Cornwall Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:11 pm    Post subject: I find there's less wastage with pellets, but they're a bit big for some bantams and young birds. Back to top rosierosie Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 20 Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:20 pm    Post subject: Why do they need growers AND layers.I thought they needed layers at POL if you have them for there eggs and growers if they are for the table.TC Rosie (rosierosie) Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1196 Location: Cornwall Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 12:55 pm    Post subject: Growers is for meat birds, layers is for layers, rearing pellets are sometimes called growers pellets but are meant for young birds, Confusing innit. I bung mine right onto layers after 8 weeks. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16125 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:47 pm    Post subject: On my bag of growers pellets it says:- "Formulated for pullets to feed from 6-8 weeks until onset of lay. Can also be used for fattening birds. A complete feed for growing & fattening." Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Goto page 1, 2  Next Page 1 of 2 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group