Avigrain Pro Grain Free Range Backyard Layer Mix 20kg (Chicken Feed)

Premium Complete Feed Solution for Backyard Layers:

• Professional-Grade Complete Grain Mix - The same high-quality formula trusted by poultry professionals.
• Superior Plant-Based Protein (15%) - Formulated with natural lupins, peas, and canola instead of chemical additives like urea or animal-derived ingredients such as RAM meat or fish meal.
• Rich Oilseed Variety - Provides a balanced profile of essential oils, fats, and proteins.
• Maximum Palatability - Sorghum-free formula eliminates waste as birds consume the entire mix.
• Enhanced Nutrition - Supplemented with high-protein layer crumbles, comprehensive vitamin and mineral blend, natural herbal coccidiostat, and digestive grits.
• Fresh, Natural Alternative - A wholesome organic option to processed commercial feeds.

Product Specifications:

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Protein: 15% minimum.
• Fat: 3% minimum.
• Fiber: 5% maximum.
• Energy: 3000 kCal/kg (Mj/kg as fed)

Avigrain Quality Guarantee:

• FREE from Restricted Animal Material (RAM)
• FREE from Genetically Modified ingredients.
• FREE from dust.
• Outstanding value for money!

Benefits:

• Promotes flock happiness and wellbeing.
• Supports optimal gut health.
• Encourages natural foraging behavior.
• Provides a natural alternative to manufactured feeds.

Feeding Guidelines:

Daily feeding requirements vary based on multiple factors including hen age, health status, climate conditions, daylight hours, breed characteristics, access to pasture, and molting status. Generally, expect to feed between 80-150g per bird daily.

Grain vs. Pellet Feeding:

Traditional Grain-Based Diet: Traditional grain-based feeding supplemented with household scraps and pasture foraging remains an excellent option that promotes optimal gut health. While birds naturally prefer grains, it's essential to understand that grains alone lack sufficient vitamins and minerals. A grain-based diet must be supplemented to ensure proper health and egg production. Access to green feeds and pasture often provides these necessary supplements.

Avigrain Pro Grain and Scratch Mix are complete grain-based feeds with added supplements. Mixed Grain and All Grain varieties are high-energy mixes that require additional supplementation.

Commercial Manufactured Feeds: Commercial poultry production typically uses manufactured feeds in pellet, crumble, or mash form. These provide a complete and balanced ration in controlled environments to maximize production at minimal cost. These formulations usually contain medications, vitamins, minerals, and RAM-based protein supplements to ensure comprehensive nutrition.

Disadvantages of Manufactured Feeds:

• Reduced gizzard activity as grinding is unnecessary, potentially leading to gut health issues.
• Decreased palatability and appetite appeal in free-range backyard settings.
• Potential risks associated with RAM ingredients.