Frequently asked questions
Do I feed a meal or pellet to my birds?
It depends on your type of system. If feeding on the ground, then pellets are better as birds can scratch and find feed. If feeding via feeders, then a meal is better as the birds can eat and wastage is reduced.
How much feed do I need to buy to feed my broilers or layers?
Table 1: Layers
|
Feed type |
Bird age |
Amount to feed |
|
Pullet starter |
Day 1 to 6 weeks |
1,2 kg per bird (6-week period) ± 29 g/day |
|
Pullet grower |
Week 7 to week 18 |
6,5 kg per bird (12-week period) ± 78 g/day |
|
Layer ration |
Week 19 to cull |
120 g/bird/day (caged) or 130 g/bird/day (on the ground) |
Table 2: Broilers
|
Feed type |
Bird age |
Amount to feed |
|
Broiler starter |
Day 1 to day 17 |
0,6 kg/per bird (17 days) = 35 g/bird/day |
|
Broiler grower |
Day 18 to day 32 |
1,5 kg per bird (14 days) = 107 g/bird/day |
|
Broiler finisher |
Day 32 to slaughter |
1,5 kg up to day 42 (150 g/bird/day), then 1,1 kg up to day 49 (157g/bird/day) |
Can I open an account with Meadow Feeds?
Yes, a person can open an account with Meadow Feeds by completing the required application form and submitting the required financial documents. Your local technical advisor or sales office will be able to assist in the process.
How can I place an order for cash purchases?
Contact your technical advisor or the sales office and they will provide you with a quote. The quoted amount needs to be paid before the order can be collected or delivered.
How long does it take between placing my order to collection or delivery?
Delivery times differ at each mill. Please contact the Meadow Feeds branch in your region or visit your closest stockist.
How long will the feed remain okay to feed?
Meadow Feeds bagged products currently have a three-month expiry date (from date of manufacture).