Mrconductor
29 posts
Oct 14, 2007
9:41 AM
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Hi Guys,
What kind of pellet do you think is best,Ace-Hi Chicken Lay Pellets or Pigeon Pellets? I looked for Nutrena Lay Pelets but they are not sold around here. I have been feeding the Ace-Hi Pellets but I noticed my feed store also carries 2 types of Pigeon Pellets one types has a little more protien and higher price.
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Ed B.
Man of few words due to a lack of typing skills.
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
302 posts
Oct 14, 2007
9:49 AM
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
303 posts
Oct 14, 2007
9:51 AM
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THIS IS WHAT I EATTTTTTTT........LOL
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2007 9:52 AM
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spinner jim
172 posts
Oct 14, 2007
9:57 AM
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Rudy ?, you make my mouth water with your delicious food photos ,good job we dont live close to each other ,i would end up as big as w@yne lol, jim uk.
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fhtfire
1130 posts
Oct 14, 2007
12:48 PM
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the pellet I use is made by Swansons brand. You may be able to order it here is a web site that carries it...at least you will have the name. I use the 28% protein.
http://www.associatedfeed.com/index.cfm?show=10&mid=35
rock and ROLL
Paul
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rollerman132
133 posts
Oct 14, 2007
2:28 PM
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I’ve been using the chicken lay pellets for 8 years with no problem. When I feed my breeders seeds, they would pick their favorites and waste the rest. The only thing I don’t like about the pellets is the high salt content, which gives them the runs, till you give them seeds again at the end of the breading season.Dont waste more money for pigeon pellets, if you get the job done with chicken lay pellets,just my opinion.
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2007 2:33 PM
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Electric-man
699 posts
Oct 14, 2007
2:44 PM
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This nutrina feed may be trouble to get in the future for me! Our feed store owner has a hard time taking a pigeon man serious! How ever Atwoods carries a pellet that will always be availible! Comparison:
Nutrina:Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein Min...18.0
Lysine Min..........0.7
Methionina Min......0.3
Crude Fat Min.......3.0
Crude Fiber Max.....6.0
Calcium Min 3.5 Max 4.5
Phosphorus Min......0.6
Salt Min............0.25 Max 0.5
Sodium Min..........0.15 Max 0.4
Atwoods:
crude protien min...15.0
Lysine min..........0.7
methionina min......0.25
crude fat min.......2.5
crude fiber max ....8.0
calcium min..3.5, max...3.75
phosphorus min......0.7
salt min....0.15, max...0.5
sodium min..0.14, max...0.5
Also, my birds don't eat the nutrena as well! Doubt all the Atwoods carry the same brand as ours!Might find something close if you look around! Atwoods was a bit cheaper for me too!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2007 2:47 PM
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Mrconductor
30 posts
Oct 14, 2007
2:54 PM
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Thanks guys! I guess I'll stick with the pellets my birds seem to do fine on them anyway.
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Ed B.
Man of few words due to a lack of typing skills.
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Newflyer
168 posts
Oct 14, 2007
3:14 PM
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Hey Val, what is the exact name of those Nutrina pellets. I tried a brand simular to Nutrina and I had a hell of a time getting my birds to fly higher then tree top height. Maybe I'll have better luck feeding them to my breeders.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
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Electric-man
700 posts
Oct 14, 2007
3:27 PM
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Nutrina Naturewise Premium layer pellets!
Scroll up to see a picture of the sack!
My birds flew low all summer, but figured it was due to the heat and high humidity! Most of the guys around me are having the same problem and they aren't using pellets!
BTW, Im using about the same mix ratio as Paul!(fhtfire)
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Val
"Site Moderator"
Last Edited by on Oct 14, 2007 3:28 PM
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
305 posts
Oct 14, 2007
5:21 PM
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Even though i posted th neutrena nature wise laying pellets
I didnt like it bird poo too much..............lol
RUDY
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smk
51 posts
Oct 14, 2007
7:22 PM
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i like purina nutrablend gold
scott
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bman
432 posts
Oct 15, 2007
2:22 AM
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Scott,check out my post to Rudy.I have been using Purina for over a year now for breeders and stock birds and I am very satisfied.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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gotspin7
254 posts
Oct 15, 2007
4:39 AM
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I usally give mine 22% pigeon pellets! Rudy you are always making me hungry with all the good food! I need to take a drive to Texas!
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smk
52 posts
Oct 16, 2007
4:41 AM
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Hi Ron, i did an experiment this breeding season fed all my breeders the nutrablend except one pair wow what a difference in the growth of the young some of the grain fed never caught up
scott
Last Edited by on Oct 16, 2007 4:42 AM
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bman
436 posts
Oct 16, 2007
6:53 AM
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Scott,you bet....have not found a down side yet!
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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smk
53 posts
Oct 16, 2007
1:45 PM
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Ron the only thing i dont like is an increased consumption in water which in turn makes for loose droppings but the benefits far outweigh that
scott
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nicksiders
2311 posts
Oct 16, 2007
2:37 PM
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Rudy,
What is that human food called; a party pack or something? Did you put it together or is it something Sams or Costco has?
Rudy! Wake up and answer....I am serious, hambre.
Nick
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BigRiverRollerLofts
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Velo99
1336 posts
Oct 16, 2007
4:46 PM
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I too use the purina pellets,both 18 and 14%. I normally just mix them in the feed. I have never had any problems. The ingredients keep me from having to use vitamins and grit.
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
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Velo99
1337 posts
Oct 16, 2007
4:53 PM
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Nick,
Thats just a snack for halftime. You oughta see Rudy`s boy. He makes two of Rudy and he`s just a squeak.
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V99
Flippin`The Bird!
http://www.bluedotloft.50megs.com
Last Edited by on Oct 16, 2007 4:54 PM
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
309 posts
Oct 16, 2007
5:41 PM
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LOL V99 YEAH US BIG BOYS LIKE TO EAT GOOD......LOL
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
310 posts
Oct 16, 2007
5:48 PM
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bman
438 posts
Oct 16, 2007
7:15 PM
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Scott, I use pro-bios once a week on the breeders it helps with the loose droppings.......might try the Pro-vital Tony sells.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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gotspin7
272 posts
Oct 17, 2007
5:12 AM
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Rudy, are those pieces of chorizo? on the right?
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