I like the protein level, but the calcium level is high at 4%. 2% would be better.

I would not use Rabbit pellets, pig pellets, dog food, or cat food.

Rabbit and pig feeds are high in salt and really bad for chickens.

Just for useful information – Dog and cat food are also high in salt and high in fat, and have chicken byproducts in them.

These are big no/no’s

A lot of grain, but needs a lot more pellet. It’s also heavy in milo.

Try using the pellet with the highest protein and reduce the grain. Only use the grain to balance the protein level at 18 to 20%

Have you seen my feeding Program? Try getting as close to this as possible.

Here is the link:

“My Feeding Program”

The Protein is good, but the lysine is high, the salt is high, it’s lacking in manganese, and Vitamin percents are really high too. 

Are you sure this is for chickens? 

I think if you mix this 50/50 with a grain mix or gamecock feed, you should be good. Just watch their weights and watch their urate levels (the amount of white in the droppings which would indicate high salt or ester of uric acid). 

This actually looks pretty good. And it puts you at the right protein level too, just under 20%.

Just so you know, I’m interviewing one the top Poultry Nutritionist in the country. He’s coming on the Bred to Perfection show soon. In fact, I’m writing the outline for the show right now, and should be sending it to him, hopefully this Monday.

I’m so excited to do this episode. I taught with him and a number of poultry conferences and seminars, and we both did panels with each other. So I know how good he is.

the Hi-Spirt mix is very low on protein and amino acids.

The Nutrina mix (feather fixer) is better, but I would use the Nutrina “All Flock”, it’s a much better feed for brood fowl.

The All Flock is a very complete feed, and it’s 20 percent protein and the amino acids are at good levels. What I like about it too, is that I can add grains to it, and not take away from the All Flock too much.

The Protein looks good, but the amino acids are low or non existent. It has a lot of grains, but is very low on high protein pellets.

Have you checked out my feeding program? Go to the left menu, under the Members Resources tab, and click “Feeding Program (Kenny Troiano). This is my formula, and is a great Breeders Ration. All the ingredients are available at your local feed store or Tactor Supply.

Check it out, and let me know what you think.

Hey Alexsys,

I would show this to Jeff Mattocks. He is a Poultry Nutritionist, and can give you the answers you are looking for.

Here is a link to his profile, where you can send him a message.

https://americangamefowlbreedersacademy.com/members/jeff-mattocks/