Country Heritage Chf Organic Coarse Layer (Scratch) Pink Bag 20kg
CHF Organic Coarse Layer is a wholegrain ration similar to the old fashioned "Scratch Mix". Typical ingredients may include wheat, sorghum, barley, pearl millet, sunflower seed, mung beans and corn. These are mixed without any grinding, 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 laying hens. The wholegrain blend includes 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:
Formulated for laying birds (approx. 18–20 weeks). 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 100g–130g 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 potable drinking water.
Features:
- Produced in Australia
- Certified Organic
- Nutritionally Balanced for Egg Production
- Wholegrain Ration
- 20kg Packaging
- Feed from Point of Lay (18–20 Weeks)
Analysis:
Min. Crude Protein: 16.0%
Max. Crude Fibre: 6.0%
Max. Salt (NaCl): 0.3%
Copper: 9 mg/kg
Selenium: 0.23 mg/kg
Calcium (Ca): 3.0–4.5%
Phosphorus (P): 0.4–1.0%
Common Questions
What birds is this feed designed for?
CHF Organic Coarse Layer is designed solely for laying birds in the backyard environment and is formulated for laying birds from approx. 18–20 weeks. For young pullets, it is advisable to begin blending it with CHF Organic Chick Starter Grower Mash from around 16 weeks to allow a smooth transition and to ensure extra calcium is provided as they mature and begin egg production.
What's in the wholegrain mix?
Typical ingredients may include wheat, sorghum, barley, pearl millet, sunflower seed, mung beans and corn, mixed without any grinding. The blend includes a protein pellet which contains essential vitamins and minerals, protein meals and trace minerals, which avoids the separation issues that can occur if adding these ingredients individually.
How much should I feed my laying hens?
Typical feed consumption is between 100g–130g per head per day, best made accessible through a specially designed self-feeder. Elevate the feeder so birds can comfortably access the feed but cannot scratch it out onto the ground, and always ensure birds have access to plenty of clean potable drinking water.
Is this feed certified organic?
Yes. CHF Organic Coarse Layer is certified organic and produced in Australia. It is nutritionally balanced for egg production.
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.