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Vitamin and Mineral and Protein Supplements advised for best laying results.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nProtein 12% min\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFat 3% min\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFibre 5% max\u003cbr\u003e\r\nEnergy Mj\/kg 3000 kCal\/Kg as fed\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAuntie Kate’s DOES NOT USE RESTRICTED ANIMAL MATERIAL\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBackyard Layers Info Sheet\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAuntie Kates is FREE…\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– RAM FREE\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– GM FREE\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Dust FREE\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAnd always the best value for money!\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Happy Flock\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Good gut health\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Encourages foraging\u003cbr\u003e\r\n– Natural alternative to manufactured feed\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDaily feeding will vary depending on many factors such as the age and health of the hens, climate, the day length, the breed, access to free range pasture and whether they are molting. So there is no set rule. Expect to feed between 80-150g per day per bird.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nGrain based feeds supplemented by household scraps and pasture foraging is the traditional diet and this style of feeding remains a great option, especially as it encourages optimal gut- health. While birds love grain is critical to understand that grains alone are deficient in vitamin and minerals so a grain-based diet must be supplemented to ensure good health and production. Access to green feeds and pasture is often sufficient.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAuntie Kates Pro Grain and Scratch Mix are supplemented complete grain based feeds. Mixed Grain and All Grain are high energy mixes which must be supplemented.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nManufactured feeds in the form of pellets, crumbles or mash are used in commercial poultry production. A complete and balanced ration is provided in a controlled environment with the aim of maximising egg or meat production at the lowest cost. 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