Farmgate Layers Mash 20kg
Farmgate Layers Mash is a 16% protein complete feed for laying hens in meal form, from ForFarmers' Farmgate smallholder range. Farmgate formulate it with calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D3 for bone strength, shell quality, yolk colour, egg numbers and egg size.
Key features
- 16% protein layers mash for backyard and smallholder hens
- Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D3, which Farmgate set at levels for strong bones and good shells
- Formulated for yolk colour, egg numbers and egg size
Typical analysis
| Crude protein | 16% |
| Form | Mash |
| Pack size | 20kg |
Feeding
Feeding guidance is on the bag. Farmgate advise feeding from up to four weeks before the onset of lay, through the laying period until depletion. If hens are unwell, speak to your vet.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Farmgate Layers Pellets.
Common questions
When should I start hens on layers feed?
Farmgate advise feeding from up to four weeks before the onset of lay, through the laying period.
What is the difference between layers mash and layers pellets?
Same Farmgate layers formulation, different form: mash is a loose meal, pellets are compressed. Both are 16% protein.
Farmgate Layers Mash is a 16% protein complete feed for laying hens in meal form, from ForFarmers' Farmgate smallholder range. Farmgate formulate it with calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D3 for bone strength, shell quality, yolk colour, egg numbers and egg size.
Key features
- 16% protein layers mash for backyard and smallholder hens
- Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D3, which Farmgate set at levels for strong bones and good shells
- Formulated for yolk colour, egg numbers and egg size
Typical analysis
| Crude protein | 16% |
| Form | Mash |
| Pack size | 20kg |
Feeding
Feeding guidance is on the bag. Farmgate advise feeding from up to four weeks before the onset of lay, through the laying period until depletion. If hens are unwell, speak to your vet.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Farmgate Layers Pellets.
Common questions
When should I start hens on layers feed?
Farmgate advise feeding from up to four weeks before the onset of lay, through the laying period.
What is the difference between layers mash and layers pellets?
Same Farmgate layers formulation, different form: mash is a loose meal, pellets are compressed. Both are 16% protein.