CHF ORGANIC COARSE LAYER (SCRATCH) 20KG PINK BAG 12635
Country Heritage Feeds Organic Coarse Layer is a wholegrain ration similar to the old fashioned "Scratch Mix".
Typical ingredients may include wheat, sorghum, barley, triticale, pearl millet, sunflower seed, mung beans and corn.
These are mixed without any milling, giving it the "wholegrain" consistency.
The diverse mix of colours gives the feed an appearance similar to muesli, making it very appealing to the chicken and owner alike.
Application:
Organic Coarse Layer is designed solely for laying birds in the backyard environment, and offers the daily requirement of cereals needed for healthy laying hens.
Incorporated into the wholegrain 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:
Organic Coarse Layer is formulated for laying birds (approx. 18 - 20 weeks of age).
For young pullets, it is advisable to begin blending the CHF Organic Coarse Layer with the CHF Organic Chick Starter Grower Mash from around 16 weeks to allow a smooth transition onto the layer feed, and to ensure extra calcium is provided to the birds as they mature and begin egg production.
Typical feed consumption is between 130g – 150g per head per day and is best made accessible through a specially designed self-feeder.
To obtain minimal wastage, ensure your feeder is elevated so the birds can comfortably access the feed, but high enough so they cannot scratch it out onto the ground with their feet.
Always ensure that birds have access to plenty of clean drinking water.
Features:
Product of Australia
Certified organic
Nutritionally balanced for egg production
Wholegrain ration
20kg packaging
Feed from point of lay (18-20 weeks)
Common Questions
What birds is this feed designed for?
CHF Organic Coarse Layer is designed for laying birds in the backyard environment. It's formulated for laying birds from around 18–20 weeks of age. For young pullets, it's advisable to blend it with CHF Organic Chick Starter Grower Mash from around 16 weeks to allow a smooth transition and ensure they get extra calcium as they mature and begin egg production.
What's in the wholegrain mix?
Typical ingredients include wheat, sorghum, barley, triticale, pearl millet, sunflower seed, mung beans and corn. These are mixed without milling to give it a wholegrain consistency. The feed also contains a protein pellet blended through, which includes essential vitamins and minerals, protein meals and trace minerals to keep the feed nutritionally balanced and avoid separation issues.
How much should I feed my laying hens?
Typical feed consumption is between 130g–150g per head per day. The feed is best made accessible through a specially designed self-feeder. To minimise wastage, elevate the feeder so the birds can comfortably access it, but high enough so they can't scratch it out onto the ground. Always make sure birds have access to plenty of clean drinking water.
Is this feed certified organic?
Yes, CHF Organic Coarse Layer is certified organic and is a product of Australia. It's a nutritionally balanced wholegrain ration formulated to meet the daily cereal requirements of healthy laying hens.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.