If mixed corn or wheat is to be fed then it should be in small quantities in the afternoon. Too much will reduce the bird's appetite for the layers pellets and they may not get enough protein, minerals and vitamins. The Lysine and Methionine in this feed are from natural sources – synthetic amino acids are not used in this feed.

Country Layers should be fed ad lib to laying birds. A typical bird will eat between 130 and 140 grammes per day. A non medicated pellet for turkeys and other fattening poultry. Designed with the correct energy to protein ratio to give turkeys the perfect finish. A non medicated pellet for all fattening poultry. This product is designed with the correct energy to protein ratio to give the perfect finish. The Organic Feed Company feeds are made from natural ingredients which can result in the feed changing colour slightly through the seasons.With its abundance of feathers, the large fowl Orpingtons fill their show pens and are a sight to behold. The bantams – a miniature version of this magnificent breed – are still relatively big birds and equally eye-catching and impressive. Can be fed with herbal tinctures for an all natural approach to managing the bird through periods of stress. Smallholder Range feeds are made from natural ingredients which can result in the feed changing colour slightly through the seasons. Cover the floor of the brooder with a good layer of bedding. If your brooder is a cardboard box, lining the bottom with an extra piece of cardboard or some newspaper will help absorb excess moisture. Auboise is a popular choice for brooders.

A traditional heat lamp, or ‘hover’ as it’s sometimes called in the US, consists of a powerful bulb with a metal shade suspended from a chain. Heat is increased by lowering the lamp and decreased by raising it. A 2mm micro pellet with a unique balance of energy, protein, minerals, vitamins and essential amino acids to promote egg production. For the first few nights, you will need to put them into their house. They will huddle up in a group to keep warm. Wheat, Wheat Feed, Peas, Field Beans (Fava), Pea Protein, Maize Gluten, Linseed, Di-calcium Phosphate, Potato Protein, Calcium Carbonate, Yeast, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Seaweed, Nettle, Garlic, Fructo-oligosaccharides A high protein ration desgned to grow the bird without laying down too much fat in the early stages. Can be fed up to 12 weeks of age. Contains a coccidiostat.It is possible to use artificial light to bring them in to lay; however, I do not recommend this unless you are really confident that your pullets have fully matured because they will stop growing when they start to lay. If they aren’t fully mature, they will lay smaller eggs. Why not try this Layers Mash by Dodson and Horrell that has been specifically designed to suit the demands of free range and outdoor laying birds.Layers Mash contains a host of beneficial ingredients including generous levels of calcium and phosphorus ... The Lysine and Methionine in this feed are from natural sources - synthetic amino acids are not used in this feed. Composition They damage the tissue causing bleeding, hence the bloody poop, and prevent birds from absorbing nutrients.

Superstarter crumbs are a 27% protein superfine crumb which is ideal for young quail. They contain fish meal to give the best quality protein and Avatec to help prevent coccidiosis. There must also be electricity for the heat-lamp, and either a good natural light source or electric lighting. Cooked rice. This is really a last resort as it is mostly starch with no where near enough protein. Provide starter crumbs in a feeder on the floor of the brooder, the day they hatch. Don’t worry if they don’t show much interest at first; you probably won’t notice them feeding until the second day. The Quail Grower can be omitted and Superstarter fed for longer but the layer/breeder pellets must be fed for at least five days before eggs are eaten.

Following on from Micro Pellets, Grower Mini Pellets are particularly suitable for pheasants and partridges