I've been searching for a layer feed with specific parameters. I've looked at the feed spreadsheet that has been shared around BYC, and I've done my own digging as well. I have only found two* that come really close to what I'm looking for (and that I can get where I live). I'm going to post the information below, and y'all please feel free to tell me what you think. Also, if there is a feed that meets these parameters that I've missed, please please please let me know! *I found a third formula the day after posting this!
The Parameters
Note: Eggland's Best feeds are manufactured by Kalmbach. I did not add Kalmbach organic feed to the list because it is essentially a more expensive version of Eggland's Best organic feed.
The Parameters
- 18% to 20% Protein
- 3% to 4% Fat
- 0.75%+ Lysine, 0.35%+ Methionine
- The feed is organic.
- The feed label lists each ingredient.
- The feed costs less than $1.50/lb.
Food | Organic | Price/Lb | Protein | Fat | Lys | Met | First 5 Ingredients |
Nutrena "NatureWise Hearty Hen" | No | $0.65 | 18% | 3.5% | 0.75 | 0.35 | Ground Wheat, Ground Corn, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Wheat Middlings, Canola Meal |
Kalmbach "Full Plume Feathering" | No | $0.65 | 20% | 3.0% | 1.00 | 0.40 | Corn, Soybean Meal, Dried Corn Distillers Grains with Solubles, Wheat Middlings, Vegetable Oil |
Eggland's Best "Organic Layer" | Yes | $0.95 | 17% | 4.0% | 0.85 | 0.42 | Corn, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Milo, Oats |
Note: Eggland's Best feeds are manufactured by Kalmbach. I did not add Kalmbach organic feed to the list because it is essentially a more expensive version of Eggland's Best organic feed.
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