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05/09/2024

Are you worried about your hens losing their feathers? They could be in moult. Here are the key things to consider when your hens are in moult:

• Feather condition – in moult, hens will lose feathers and their overall feather condition will decline but this is a natural process and should not cause concern.

• Egg production – laying will naturally slow down and might stop completely, as nutritional demands to grow new plumage means hens cannot maintain the production of nutrient-rich eggs.

• Protein – feathers are mostly made up of protein, so it is important to ensure your hens are getting enough protein to grow new feathers efficiently as well as support or resume egg production.

• Balanced diet – it is important to continue to feed a balanced layers feed - even if your hens are not laying. A high-quality, balanced layers feed such as Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellet or Crumble, provides a complete nutritionally balanced diet which will support hens during their moult and all year round.

• Limit treats – during moult, treat feeds should be kept to a minimum as feeding too much can unbalance the hen’s diet.

For more information on our Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/layers

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03/09/2024

Moulting is a natural process of shedding old and damaged feathers with new ones. It is part of the hen’s cycle and can be triggered by hormones or the end of their laying season. If your first thought is that your chickens are losing their feathers due to mites, this may not be the case.

Investigate the recesses and cracks of your hen’s coop to check for mites. Alternatively, after dark take a torch, take a sleepy hen and part its feathers to see if mites are visible on the skin. They disperse quickly when the light catches them. If you find no evidence of mites, then the likelihood is that your chickens are just going through their natural cycle.

If your hens are in moult, you need to ensure they are getting a correct balanced diet, such as our Natural Free Range Layers Pellets, as they need all the important nutrients from our feed to re-grow their feathers in pristine condition.

For more information on our Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble click here:
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27/08/2024

Correct feeding is crucial for sheep's health, growth, and productivity. Most of a sheep's diet should be forage, including pasture, hay, or silage. Fresh green pasture is ideal. Rotational grazing helps maintain pasture quality and reduces the risk of parasite infections. Adding a compound feed to your flock's diet is a beneficial practice.

The Smallholder Range Sheep Mix offers a quality all-round maintenance feed suitable for ewes and rams from 5 weeks old. This feed is not just an energy source when forage is in short supply, but it's also fully balanced with essential vitamins and minerals, and contains a prebiotic to support the digestive system, making it a comprehensive and valuable addition to your sheep's diet.

The Smallholder Range Ewe Nuts are specially made for Ewes. They are beneficial for around 6-8 weeks before and following lambing. Ewe nuts are a wholesome feed providing an ewe with all the vitamins and minerals needed to rear healthy lambs.

For more sheep-feeding advice click here.
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20/08/2024

Five top tips to ensure you have healthy geese and ducks.

✅ For a more natural diet, if possible, allow your birds to graze freely. This is especially important for geese, which thrive on fresh grass. Use goose and duck pellets to supplement their diet.
✅ For the first 3 weeks, feed a high-protein starter like The Smallholder Range Goose & Duck Starter Crumbs. These provide a high-energy diet, especially to encourage waterfowl to grow steadily from hatching.
✅ During the next 3-8 weeks, transition to a grower feed such as Goose & Duck Grower/Finisher, which encourages a slower, more natural growth rate to finish.
✅ After 8 weeks, switch to a maintenance feed for adults, such as Goose & Duck Breeder Pellets. These are a high-energy feed for breeding birds. They are formulated for optimum egg production and fertility, with vitamins and minerals for a nutritionally balanced diet. They contain prebiotics to help support the bird’s digestive health, are drug-free, and can be safely fed to poultry if you keep a mixed flock of poultry and waterfowl.
✅ Ducks and geese need water to eat and digest their food correctly. Ensure you always provide fresh, clean water and grit to help them digest their food.

For more information on The Smallholder Range waterfowl feeds please click here.
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13/08/2024

Pygmy Goats should have access to good-quality forage, making up the bulk of their diet. Forage aids their digestion and provides essential nutrients.
While forage is their primary food source, you could complement your goat's diet by feeding compound feeds for additional energy, particularly for lactating does or growing kids. The Smallholder Range Pygmy Goat Mix ensures they get essential nutrients like calcium and phosphorus, and it's specially made with the Pygmy goat's unique nutritional needs in mind.

The Smallholder Range Pygmy Goat Mix is a wholesome feed with increased levels of fibre. It contains dried fruit and vegetables to mimic the Pygmy goat's natural diet as closely as possible.
For more helpful advice on feeding your goats click here.
https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/goat-feeding-guide

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06/08/2024

Dust bathing is vital for chickens, serving several essential purposes in their health and well-being. It is an instinctive behaviour to maintain their health and hygiene. Dust bathing can be a social activity where multiple hens engage together. It can help establish a pecking order and maintain social bonds within the flock.
Dust bathing is an effective way for chickens to remove dirt, parasites, and excess oil from their feathers, preventing them from becoming matted or greasy. Dust bathing also helps chickens control external parasites such as mites and lice, ultimately promoting healthy plumage.

Dust bathing can help chickens cool down during hot weather. The process allows moisture to evaporate from their skin, aiding in temperature regulation.

Create a dust bath area in a dry and sunny spot in the chicken run or coop. The area should be well-drained to prevent water from pooling. Fill the area with fine dust, sand, or dry soil.

Healthy plumage is vital for birds to regulate their body temperature and keep cool. Feathers act as insulation, preventing excessive heat from reaching the bird's body and reflecting sunlight.

Ensure your chicken's diet also supports healthy plumage. As feathers contain 89-97% protein, the correct supply of dietary amino acids is essential to produce keratin (the main protein found in feathers). Deficiencies in these amino acids can cause rough or malformed feathers. Vitamin E and selenium deficiency can cause slow feather development.

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30/07/2024

Protecting pet pigs from sunburn during the summer is essential; here are our top tips to avoid your pet pigs getting sunburnt:

✅Ensure there are ample shade structures available in your pig's living area. Provide a shaded shelter within the pig's pen.
✅Make sure your pet pig has access to clean, fresh water. Check water sources regularly to ensure they are clean and free of debris. Consider adding electrolytes to the water to help keep your pig hydrated.
✅Provide a well-ventilated shelter where the pig can retreat during the hottest parts of the day. Make sure there is enough airflow to keep the shelter cool.
✅Pigs love to wallow in mud, which helps them regulate their body temperature. Ensure the mud stays wet and replenish it regularly.
✅Consider feeding your pigs their Pot-Bellied Pig Food earlier in the morning and later in the evening, at a cooler time for them to eat.

For more information about The Smallholder Range Pot-Bellied Pig Food, click here: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/pigs

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24/07/2024

Can you help this excellent charity by providing a rehoming point?
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🚨CRITICAL APPEAL – REHOMING SITES 🚨
With the millionth hen fast approaching, we are growing rapidly, and with that, we are expanding our host sites across the country.

However, we need your help to do this.

Do you want to be part of something lifesaving and wonderful? Do you have the love for hens and space to become a rehoming point for our national charity?

Full details can be found through our link in bio or click here: https://www.bhwt.org.uk/contact-us

Please share this as far as possible, you just might help thousands more hens be saved from slaughter … think of the feelgood factor!

23/07/2024

Keeping hens, ducks, and geese cool during the summer helps ensure their well-being and productivity, along with providing a well-balanced feed. Provide access to shaded areas under trees or construct shelters or small coops with proper ventilation. A simple tarpaulin or even a large umbrella can provide shade. Move portable shelters to follow the shade during the day. Keep coop windows and vents open to allow for adequate airflow.

Ensure poultry have access to clean, fresh water at all times. Provide areas with loose, dry soil for poultry to take dust baths and allow ducks and geese access to shallow pools or ponds for swimming and cooling off.

Feeding your birds their fully balanced feed early in the morning could encourage them to eat more as they will not be as tired from the daytime heat. Only feed their treats later in the day when you know they have consumed enough of their fully balanced meal, and ensure they have access to grit to aid their digestion.

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16/07/2024

As a smallholder, your role in preventing heat stress is crucial for the well-being of your livestock during the hot summer months. Here are our top tips for preventing heat stress in your animals:

✅ Check your animals and look for signs of heat stress which include excessive panting, drooling, increased water consumption, and reduced food intake. Poor ventilation, lack of shade, and high humidity exacerbate heat stress.
✅ Utilise trees or build shade structures to provide relief from direct sunlight, or install shade cloths or tarpaulins over livestock areas to provide artificial shade.
✅ Open windows or vents to facilitate airflow within barns and shelters. Position shelters and structures to allow natural airflow and ensure the direction of the prevailing wind aids ventilation.
✅ Ensure all livestock have access to clean, fresh water at all times. Clean the water regularly to prevent the growth of algae and bacteria.
✅ Feed your livestock at cooler times of the day and consider a lower protein level feed to reduce metabolic heat production. Consider providing electrolyte supplements in your usual feed to replace minerals lost through sweating.

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09/07/2024

Although it can be tempting to assume that ruminants, including sheep and goats, all have similar nutritional needs, this is untrue. While they all have a significant requirement for forage, their dietary requirements for vitamins and minerals are very different; for instance, sheep are susceptible to copper, and high levels of this mineral in their diet can be toxic.

Some breeds, such as North Ronaldsay, Texel, and Suffolk, are more susceptible to copper poisoning than others. For this reason, goat feeds should not be fed to sheep as the higher copper levels could cause severe illness and even death.

Rest assured, The Smallholder Range has developed specific feeds meticulously tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs of your goats and sheep.

For nutritional advice for your smallholding, contact our nutrition team.

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02/07/2024

The county show season is in full swing and feeding livestock is an essential step in preparing animals for competitions. Proper nutrition is critical to their appearance, health, and performance in the show ring.

Ewe Nuts and Sheep Mix, are nutritionally balanced feeds designed to cater to all breeds of sheep. With feeding amounts adjusted according to the ewes' condition score and nutritional needs, it ensures your animals are getting the best possible diet.

Regular feeding not only provides an ideal time to gather the flock in one place but also allows you to check the health and condition of the animals pre-showing. No matter how good the grazing is, there are always likely to be some nutritional deficiencies within it that can be easily balanced with our suitable feed.

Ensuring your animals have enough forage and access to clean and cool water at a show is essential. Take your Smallholder Range feed to the show to enable you to supply the sheep with their usual diet. Be vigilant and look for signs of stress or dehydration in your animals at a show.

To learn about our sheep feeds, click here for more information: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/sheep

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28/06/2024

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25/06/2024

“I was feeding my chickens an unbalanced range of chicken feeds which included corn. My chickens had unlimited access to their feed at all times. We had noticed a change in the quality of the eggs our chickens were producing. Over time they were almost becoming watery.

I spoke to Sarah at The Smallholder Range and she explained that chickens should be fed a fully balanced, nutritional diet as their main feed through the day and only fed treats such as corn in small quantities, in the evening, after they are full of their fully balanced feed.

2 weeks after changing the chicken's feed to Natural Free Range Layers Pellets I was home for lunch and realised that Nugget, whom I had not seen for a while, was out in the chicken area with 3 chicks!

We didn’t want any more chickens, but the sight of chicks is always lovely. What amazed me most was that our hen had gone from producing watery eggs, that we didn’t want to eat, to producing eggs that must have had all the goodness needed in them to produce a chick in just 2 weeks!

I honestly thought that it didn’t matter what you fed your free-range hens as they have so much access to natural food. This has really changed my mind and from now on I will be feeding my hens The Smallholder Range feeds. So much so that immediately after seeing Nugget had 3 chicks I went and purchased a bag of The Smallholder Range Baby Chick Crumb.” – Louise Orritt

18/06/2024

While free-ranging poultry may enjoy foraging for tasty morsels, it's crucial to note that they won't thrive, breed, or lay successfully on this diet alone. An unbalanced diet can lead to stunted growth, poor feathering, and reduced egg production.

Chickens require a balanced feed that includes sources of quality protein to fuel growth, feathers, and egg production, and this must be supplied in the form of a complimentary feed suitable for the age of the birds.

In addition, laying hens need more calcium in their diet to produce strong eggshells. Calcium is a vital nutrient for egg production, as it helps in the formation of eggshells. To aid the bird's digestion, a high-quality layer feed such as Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets should be provided ad hoc, along with grit.

While treats such as mixed corn can be a delightful addition to a chicken's diet, it's important to remember that they should be fed sparingly and as late in the afternoon as possible. This allows the birds plenty of time to eat their nutritionally balanced pellets, ensuring they get all the necessary nutrients. Always check which fruits/vegetables are suitable for feeding and ensure they have not come through your kitchen to avoid any potential health risks.

For more information about our Natural Free Range Layers Pellet follow the link:
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11/06/2024

Compound feeds, meticulously formulated by our team of experts, are available for your livestock. These feeds are designed to best meet the nutritional needs of your animals at every life stage, whether they are growing, breeding, lactating, or laying eggs. Always feed according to the species and age of your livestock, as different species have specific nutritional requirements that alter according to the animal's life stage.

Smallholder Range feeds are not just any feeds. They are specifically formulated for the rare and traditional breeds of livestock favoured by smallholders. These feeds, lower in protein and energy than commercial diets, promote slower, more natural growth rates. The emphasis is not just on the longevity of the animal, but also on the quality of meat, milk, and eggs over quantity, making your choice for your livestock truly special.

Smallholder Range feeds are the choice for keepers of birds and livestock who prioritize a free-range and non-intensive environment for their livestock. Our feeds align with your values, providing a natural and ethical option for your animals.

At Smallholder Range, we are committed to providing only the highest quality ingredients in our well-balanced feeds. We cater to owners who prefer to keep their animals as naturally as possible. Our feeds are free from artificial growth promoters or artificial yolk colourants.

We maintain a drug-free mill, ensuring no antibiotics or coccidiostats are in our feeds, and we exclusively use non-genetically modified (Non-GM) ingredients, guaranteeing the purity and safety of our feeds.

To see our full range of feeds click here:
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04/06/2024

Understanding the content of the feed you provide your hens is crucial, as its quality directly impacts the eggs they lay. Not all feeds are created equal, and there can be a significant variation in their nutritional content and the quality of ingredients used.

Some may even contain hidden extras, like genetically modified ingredients, artificial additives, or animal by-products that you would rather avoid. The feed bag label is your key to avoiding these pitfalls and ensuring the best for your hens and their eggs.

By offering a high-quality, balanced layers feed such as Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets, or Crumble, you are ensuring that each hen receives all the necessary nutrients, particularly protein and calcium. This empowers you to produce nutritious eggs with good, solid shells and natural golden yolks, a testament to your care and dedication.

Feeding your hens doesn't have to be complicated. By limiting less nutritious treats such as mixed corn to just 20g (an egg cup full) per bird and feeding as late in the afternoon as possible, you're ensuring that your hens have all day to eat enough Layers Pellets or Crumble to meet their daily nutritional needs. This simple routine will keep your hens healthy and your eggs nutritious.

For nutritional advice for your smallholding, contact our nutrition team:
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28/05/2024

What are Coccidiostats?

Coccidiostats are chemical agents added to some chick and poultry grower feeds. Their purpose is to hinder the life cycle or reduce the population of pathogenic coccidia, thereby minimising the risk of the disease and allowing the bird to develop immunity.

Waterfowl tend to be less susceptible to coccidiosis than poultry. However, it's crucial to note that some coccidiostats, which are toxic to waterfowl, can cause severe illness and even death. Keepers are strongly advised against feeding poultry feeds to waterfowl as they may contain these harmful substances.

With Smallholder Range feeds, you can rest easy. Our feeds are meticulously crafted, free from coccidiostats or any other drugs. We use only high-quality, natural ingredients, ensuring our feeds are both nutritious and safe. This means you can confidently feed Smallholder Range poultry feeds to your waterfowl, even if specific waterfowl feeds are not available or it's more convenient to use the same feed for both.

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21/05/2024

We use only the highest quality, natural ingredients in our feeds so you can keep your animals as natural as possible.

✅ We only source Non-Genetically Modified (Non-GM) ingredients.

✅ Our oils are pressed, not extracted, using chemicals.

✅ The methionine and lysine in our feeds are from natural sources, not chemically synthesised.

✅ Our feeds are drug-free, produced in our drug-free mill.

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14/05/2024

Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble is the perfect choice for owners who prioritize the natural well-being of their hens. This specially formulated feed not only keeps the hens happy and healthy but also enhances the flavour of the eggs they produce, making them wonderfully tasty.

Why choose Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble?

• No artificial colours – for naturally golden, delicious eggs.
• Balanced with vitamins and minerals – so your hens get all the nutrition they need.
• Added Omega 3.
• Contains prebiotics.
• Soya-free – fewer food miles.

Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble is available in 5kg and 10kg bags, catering to the needs of all hen owners.

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07/05/2024

Many people will have young birds and be keen to see them mature well. Smallholder Range Poultry Grower Pellets are suitable from 5-6 weeks of age until finish or point of lay. They are an ideal choice for ad-lib feeding. They encourage a slower, more natural growth rate and contain a balanced mix of vitamins and minerals, essential for a nutritionally balanced diet.

They also contain prebiotics, which help support the digestive system, promoting better nutrient absorption. Importantly, these pellets are drug-free, meaning you can feed ad-lib without the concern of your waterfowl accessing the feed.

Feeding Smallholder Range Poultry Grower Pellets on an ad-lib basis offers several benefits. It provides birds with constant access to feed, which is convenient for keepers and takes the guesswork out of knowing how much to feed. It promotes a more natural feeding behaviour, reduces stress and flock aggression, and ensures a steady and unhurried growth rate.

Understanding the dietary needs of growing birds is crucial. They should be exclusively fed a balanced, complete feed, ensuring they receive all the necessary nutrients for their growth.

Supplementary items like green vegetables and mixed corn should only be introduced once the birds have matured, which typically occurs after 16 weeks of age. Remember to check which fruit/vegetables are suitable for feeding and make sure they have not come through your kitchen.

For more information on our Poultry Grower Pellets follow the link: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/poultry/poultry-grower-pellets

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30/04/2024

Why feed drug free?

Many smaller scale producers wish to rear their poultry and waterfowl as naturally as possible and prefer not to rely on the routine use of medicated feed. Healthy birds will build up a natural immunity to coccidiosis and other diseases if they are exposed to low levels of pathogens over time.

Good flock health can be successfully maintained through correct husbandry and hygiene practices. Limiting your flock’s exposure to wild birds and their droppings and implementing a strict quarantine period for any new stock will help to build a natural immunity to diseases, negating the need for a medicating feed.

Smallholder Range feeds offer a natural approach to poultry and waterfowl nutrition and helps to reduce issues relating to drug resistance, cross-contamination, withdrawal periods and drug residues in meat and eggs.

23/04/2024

With a name that translates to 'fat and round' in Maori, it's no surprise that Kune Kune’s and other pet pigs have unique dietary needs that could be described as 'voracious '. However, this can lead to obesity if not managed properly.

Owners should feed any pigs kept as pets a pet pig diet that is higher in fibre and lower in calories than feeds intended for those kept for meat production or breeding. Alongside this, providing ample space for pigs to exercise is crucial in keeping their waistlines in check.

Most owners have strong views on essential issues such as the use of genetically modified (GM) ingredients and do not want to feed these or any artificial additives, growth promoters, or drugs to their animals. Allen & Page Pot-Bellied Pig Food, a high-quality, natural animal feed, not only meets these standards but also provides a balanced, nutritious diet for your pet pig.

This choice allows customers to emphasise the quality and suitability of the feed for their animals as they do when choosing food for themselves, instilling confidence in their pet's diet.

For more information on our Pot-Bellied Pig food follow the link: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/products/pigs/pot-bellied-pig-feed

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16/04/2024

Feeding growing chicks

From 5 weeks of age onwards, chicks can be gradually moved from Smallholder Range Baby Chick Crumbs on to Poultry Grower Pellets. This should be done gradually over a 2–3-week period to allow the chicks and their digestive systems time to adapt to the new feed.

Mixing some grower pellets in with the crumb gives the chicks chance to get used to the new feed whilst still relying on the crumb for their essential nutrition. The ratio of pellets to crumb can then be gradually increased so that by the time the chicks are 8 weeks of age they are fully on the grower pellets and the crumb has been phased out of their diet completely.

Chicks can stay on Smallholder Range Poultry Grower Pellets until they reach adulthood at 16-18 weeks of age. Any hens kept for egg laying will then be ready to move on to Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets.

Contact our nutrition team for advice on feeding your chicks as they grow:
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Can you help this excellent charity @BHWT by providing a rehoming point? See below for more details. 🚨CRITICAL APPEAL – REHOMING SITES 🚨 With the millionth hen fast approaching, we are growing rapidly, and with that, we are expanding our host sites across the country. However, we need your help to do this. Do you want to be part of something lifesaving and wonderful? Do you have the love for hens and space to become a rehoming point for our national charity? Full details can be found through our link in bio or click here: https://www.bhwt.org.uk/contact-us Please share this as far as possible, you just might help thousands more hens be saved from slaughter … think of the feelgood factor! #BHWT #Lifesavers #AdoptHens #RescueHens #NationalCharity #smallholderrange #smallholderrangefeed

Great to see the lovely hens from @oldfarmcottage enjoying their Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Crumble! 🥰 Thank you for tagging us in your post! #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

@frostyseggs's lovely flock of ducks enjoying their Smallholder Range feed! 😋 Thanks for tagging us in your post! #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

What will happen to my hens during moult? Most poultry will go through a moult in the autumn which can take more than 8 weeks to complete, here are some key things to think about when your hens are in moult: 🔹 Feather condition – in moult, hens will lose feathers and their overall feather condition will decline but this is a natural process and should not cause concern. 🔹 Egg production – laying will naturally slow down and might stop completely, as nutritional demands to grow new plumage means hens cannot maintain the production of nutrient-rich eggs. 🔹 Protein – feathers are mostly made up of protein, so it is important to ensure your hens are getting enough protein to grow new feathers efficiently as well as support or resume egg production. Unlike some poultry feeds which include chemically synthesised amino acids (building blocks of protein), the essential amino acids in Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets and Crumble, methionine and lysine, are from natural sources. 🔹 Balanced diet – it is important to continue to feed a balanced layers feed - even if your hens are not laying. A high quality, balanced layers feed such as Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellet or Crumble, provides a complete nutritionally balanced diet which will support hens during their moult and all year round. 🔹 Limit treats – during moult, treat feeds should be kept to a minimum as feeding too much can unbalance the hen’s diet. Contact our nutrition for further advice on feeding your hens: 📄 Complete our online Nutrition Enquiry Form: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/advice/ 📞 01362 822902 📧 [email protected] 📱 Send us a message #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

Pellets or Crumble? Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets and Crumble are nutritionally identical, balanced daily feeds for happy, healthy hens - the only difference is one is made in pellet form and the other as a crumble. Both are suitable for all adult laying hens, so it really comes down to personal choice of which one you prefer to feed. Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets are smaller than other layers pellets, just 2.5mm diameter, making them suitable for all breeds of hen, including bantams. Pellets are also a more durable form of layers feed and can be better at preventing wastage. Smallholder Natural Free Range Layers Crumble was originally produced as an alternative to a traditional layers meal which is known for creating selective feeding as the mix is coarse and favourable ingredients can be easily picked out by the hen. Ultimately, selective feeding can lead to an unbalanced diet, but as Layers Crumble is a blended uniform feed it prevents the hen selectively feeding and provides a nutritional, balanced diet. 👉 Which do you and your hens prefer? Pellets or Crumble? Contact our nutrition team for further advice: Complete our enquiry form: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/talk-to-us/ Call: 01362 822902 (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm) Email: [email protected] #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

Many poultry owners will be delighted with the recent announcement that the Avian Influenza ‘flockdown’ housing restrictions have been lifted across much of the UK where not under a Protection or Surveillance Zone. To keep your hens happy, healthy and enjoying their regained freedom, here are some top tips: 🔷 Chickens need a good quality layers feed regardless of whether they are laying eggs and especially if they are going through a moult. ✅ Feed Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellets or Crumble on a free access basis (ad lib) all year round. 🔷 You may wish to provide extra treats for your birds, and they definitely deserve a treat after being cooped up, but treats such as mixed corn should be limited to ensure optimum nutrition. ✅ Provide no more than 20g (an eggcup full) per bird per day of a tasty treat feed like Smallholder Range Super Mixed Corn. It is best to feed this in the afternoon once they’ve filled up on their nutritious layers feed. 🔷 Ensure your birds have access to clean, fresh water and grit at all times. ✅ As with any animal, water is vital for healthy digestion and overall well-being. Grit is important in helping hens with digestion as well as helping make eggshells stronger if fed oyster shell grit. Contact our nutrition team if you have any questions about feeding your hens: Complete our enquiry form: https://www.smallholderfeed.co.uk/talk-to-us/ Call: 01362 822902 (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm) Email: [email protected] #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

Ferdi, the amazing pygmy goat from @thelittlefarmingcompany, performing some very impressive tricks! 🤩 👏 As well as being mega cute, pygmy goats are highly intelligent. All the pygmy goats at @thelittlefarmingcompany are trained and handled to prepare them for new homes as fun, quirky and loving pets and as wonderful therapy animals ❤️ @thelittlefarmingcompany's pygmy goats are fed on Pygmy Goat Mix which is specially formulated with the nutritional needs of pygmy goats in mind 😋 #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

The lovely Tinker Bell aka 'Tink' making the most of the 'ad lib' access to her favourite, Smallholder Range Natural Free Range Layers Pellet! 😋 🥰 Thank you @pom_tink_ for the video! #smallholderrange #smallholderfeed

Some cute little Kune Kune piggies to brighten up your Monday! 🐽 😍 @gockett_animals ・・・ Come on human stop messing about and feed me #greedypig #kunekune #kunekunepigs #smallholderrange #pigsofinstagram #gockettanimals #countrylife #igglepiggle #lovemypiggies

Great to see these happy chickens pecking away at our feed, what lovely colours they are too! Thank you for sharing @altonalbanyfarm #Repost @altonalbanyfarm • • • • • • Alton Albany Farm Unity at last! All our six chickens eating together. it’s taken a while but we got there in the end. Clockwise from the left are; Clary, Columbine, Buttercup, Custard, Rhoobarb and Bramble around the feeder. 🐔❤️. . . #lovethyneighbour #besties #pals #chickensofinstagram #chickens #poultryofinstagram #bestfriends #hensofinstagram #friends #cockerel #hens #together #alltogether #featheredfriends #smallholders