Organic Soy Free Coarse Layer Mix. Organic Chicken Feed. (Certified to AS600 by Australian Certified Organic 10607)
Organic Coarse Soy-Free Layer by Country Heritage Feeds features the same whole grain mix as the standard Coarse Layer, but without the inclusion of soy protein meals. Typical ingredients may include wheat, sorghum, barley, triticale, pearl millet, sunflower seed, mung beans and corn. These are mixed without any milling, giving the feed a “whole grain” appearance. The diverse mix of colours gives it a look similar to muesli, making it very appealing to both the chicken and its owner.
Application - The Organic Coarse Soy-Free Layer is designed specifically for laying birds in backyard environments and provides the complete daily requirement of cereals needed for healthy laying hens. Incorporated into the whole grain blend is a “protein pellet” which contains essential vitamins and minerals, protein meals and trace minerals. This ensures the integrity of the feed is maintained and avoids the separation issues that can occur if adding these ingredients individually.
Feed Directions - The Organic Chicken Feed, Coarse Soy-Free Layer is best fed once the birds have reached the point of lay (approximately 18 - 20 weeks). However, blending with the Organic Chick Starter Grower from 16 weeks is advisable to facilitate a smooth transition.
Typical feed consumption is between 130g – 150g per head per day and feed is best made accessible through a specially designed self-feeder. To minimise wastage, ensure your feeder is elevated so the birds can comfortably access the feed, but high enough that they cannot scratch it out onto the ground with their feet. Always ensure that birds have access to plenty of clean potable drinking water.
Questions & Answers
Q. Is this poultry mix suitable for sprouting?
A. It's generally not recommended to sprout this mix because it contains pellets and other ingredients that may be adversely affected by water. It may be possible to do this by separating the whole grains alone for sprouting, but even this might not work, as the grains have also been treated with oil and vitamins. For organic sprouting, it's best to speak with our team.
Q. Have you got any comprehensive ingredient lists for your soy-free poultry feed formulas?
A. Unfortunately, complete ingredient lists are not available for any of the organic feeds by Country Heritage Feeds. These recipes are a closely guarded secret of the manufacturer. This helps prevent others from copying their great feeds.