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Author:  BadTeacher [ Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:32 pm ]
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Hey there can you tell me what % protein is best for the layer hens in sussex breed please

Author:  Chicka-Dee [ Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: % protein

Min 16%

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Chicka-Dee

Author:  Raf [ Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:17 am ]
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Min 22% I was told for good production and healthy hens

30% was ideal but hard to find unless you use multi products




Raf

Author:  andrewschooks [ Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:15 pm ]
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What can I use to push up the proteen to 30++%

Author:  Katy [ Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:56 am ]
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I have no idea what mine get [smilie=a_doh.gif]

Author:  ChickenPox [ Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:32 pm ]
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I think mine are on about 18%

Author:  PoultryDan [ Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: % protein

Raf wrote:
Min 22% I was told for good production and healthy hens

30% was ideal but hard to find unless you use multi products Raf


Yes Raf I have been told the same from breeders, mine are on about 22% but I do have to add to the feed to get it to that, the layer feed is only 16.5% by itself. I also make sure that the feed also has 'animal protein' sources, the cheep stuff is just plant protein from soymeal, wheat etc and they can become deficient if only fed that. So as well as adding animal protein I make sure they free range everyday, so they can forage for bugs and insects cluck.!.

Author:  doggo [ Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:45 am ]
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My local feed store sells Laucke meat meal in 20 kilogram bags for about $32. There is no analysis shown on the bag but meat meal is generally in the vicinity of 50% protein.
I feed it ad lib and let the individual birds decide how much protein they need.

Author:  Olivia N [ Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:57 am ]
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Do they just eat the meat meal or do you mix it with something else?

Author:  doggo [ Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:25 am ]
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Most people mix the meat meal in with with a mash but poultry will eat it just as it comes out of the bag.
I feed it by itself because I use the choice feeding system and find that the consumption varies quite a lot according to age, state of lay,what free range food is available etc.
Indian Game growers really hoe into it.

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