Heygates Country Layers Meal 20kg - FREE P&P

Heygates Country Layers Meal 20kg

Heygates Country Layers Meal is a complete mash feed specially formulated for free range laying hens. Made from traditional quality ingredients and ground to a coarse consistency, it delivers balanced nutrition in every mouthful — enriched with added calcium to support strong eggshell formation and all the essential vitamins and minerals your hens need to stay healthy and productive year-round.

Why Choose Layers Meal Over Pellets?

Mash takes longer for hens to eat than pellets, keeping them occupied and mentally stimulated. The coarse texture also stimulates the gizzard, encouraging better digestion and nutrient absorption. Many free range keepers prefer mash as it more closely mimics the natural feeding behaviour of hens scratching and pecking through their food.

Key Benefits

• Complete mash feed for free range laying hens
• Enriched with calcium for strong eggshells
• Coarse texture stimulates the gizzard for better digestion
• Keeps hens occupied and mentally stimulated
• All essential vitamins and minerals included
• 20kg bag with free P&P

How to Feed

Feed ad lib as the sole ration for adult laying hens. Always ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times. Can also be mixed with a little warm water to make a wet mash, which many hens find particularly palatable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a complete feed?
Yes — Heygates Country Layers Meal provides all the protein, energy, calcium, vitamins and minerals your laying hens need. No additional supplements are required.

Can I mix this with water?
Yes — many keepers mix layers meal 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 suitable for free range hens?
Yes — Heygates Country Layers Meal is specifically formulated for free range laying birds.

How does meal differ from pellets?
Meal is a coarsely ground feed that takes longer to eat, stimulates the gizzard and encourages natural feeding behaviour. Pellets are more convenient and reduce waste. Both are nutritionally complete — the choice comes down to keeper preference and flock behaviour.

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