Garvo Layers Mash Complete 20kg - FREE P&P

Garvo Layers Mash Complete 20kg

Garvo Layers Mash Complete (Garvo 730) is a premium Dutch-made complete mash feed for laying chickens and other poultry. A coarsely ground flour with an even texture, this mash provides all the essential nutrients your hens need — carbohydrates for energy, proteins for growth and repair, and vitamins and minerals for overall health and immunity.

Why Feed Mash Instead of Pellets?

Mash has several unique advantages over pellets. The coarse, even texture stimulates the hen’s gizzard (muscle stomach), encouraging better digestion and nutrient absorption. Mash also prevents selective eating — hens cannot pick out preferred ingredients — and reduces feather pecking behaviour associated with boredom. Garvo recommend alternating between their Layers Mash and Layers Pellets for the most balanced and stimulating diet.

Key Benefits

• Complete feed — no supplements needed
• Stimulates the gizzard for better digestion
• Prevents selective eating and feather pecking
• Coarse, even texture for consistent nutrition
• High quality Dutch formulation
• 20kg bag with free P&P

How to Feed

Feed ad lib as the sole ration, or alternate with Garvo Layers Pellets Complete for variety and digestive stimulation. Always ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times. Mash can also be mixed with a little warm water to make a wet mash, which many hens find particularly palatable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between layers mash and layers pellets?
Mash is a coarsely ground flour that stimulates the gizzard and encourages better digestion. Pellets are compressed and convenient, reducing waste. Garvo recommend alternating between the two for the most balanced diet and to keep hens mentally stimulated.

Can I mix mash with water?
Yes — many keepers mix layers mash with a little warm water to create a wet mash, which hens often find very palatable. Only prepare as much as your hens will eat in one sitting to avoid spoilage.

Is this a complete feed?
Yes — Garvo Layers Mash Complete provides all the carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals your laying hens need. No additional supplements are required.

Does mash reduce feather pecking?
Mash takes longer for hens to eat than pellets, keeping them occupied and reducing boredom-related behaviours such as feather pecking. It is a good choice for flocks prone to this issue.

How should I store the mash?
Store in a cool, dry, vermin-proof container. Use within 6–8 weeks of opening. Keep dry — moisture can cause mash to clump and spoil quickly.