Pellets or mash ?

Mr Chookles · « **on:** August 31, 2008, 00:09 »

I know their physical difference but what are their application differences :?: Can mash be used in a feeder :?: and what are the benefits of either feed :?:

poultrygeist · « **Reply #1 on:** August 31, 2008, 14:12 »

Hi Mr C.

Most people feed pellets because they are easier to handle and can be easily fed in a hopper. They also create less waste because they are less likely to be redistributed around the run or coop. :roll:

Mash takes longer to eat the same amount and consequently keeps the hens occupied for longer at their favourite pastime - eating.

I don't know the best ways to serve up mash. We've only ever used pellets.

Ex-batts will only have had mash.

Might be othe pros/cons but that's about all I can think of for now.

Rob

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #2 on:** August 31, 2008, 14:15 »

My girls have both :roll: spoilt or what

pellets available all day long and warm mash in the afternoon.

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?p=267281#267281

poultrygeist · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2008, 15:00 »

No wonder they don't try to fly next door :roll:

You needn't clip their wings.

chookiepaula · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2008, 16:18 »

they are the same product but one is ground into a powder - mash. There are no disadvantages to eaither as far as nutrition goes. Battery hens will have had mash to need weaning into layers. Mash can make a mess if they scratch or peck it out, which if dampened can easily grow moulds.

Paula

Mr Chookles · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2008, 20:55 »

Thanks for the answers so far folks,I was advised by the breeder to use either but he told me the 4 chooks I have where brought up on mash (Got them today,Isa Browns

),I will monitor the mash and look out for mold etc in the run and go from there,Good stuff

kimT · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2008, 21:04 »

I give my girls warm mash in a morning in a big plastic dog bowl which they can't tip over!

They also get treats too.

Vember · « **Reply #7 on:** August 31, 2008, 21:06 »

Quote from: "Mr Chookles"

(Got them today,Isa Browns ),

Have I missed some photo's :?:

Can't see them any anywhere

Sarah

Mr Chookles · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2008, 21:09 »

When I work out how to Sarah I will

so far I havent got a clue :?

Vember · « **Reply #9 on:** August 31, 2008, 21:11 »

Have a look here it'll help

http://www.chat.allotment-garden.org/viewtopic.php?t=19476

Not that I'm impaitent or owt

Sarah

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