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Vitality Ostrich Layer Pellets 20kg
£16.45
Vitality Ostrich Layer Pellets deliver complete, balanced nutrition for laying ostriches, supporting strong egg shells, optimal fertility, and overall health. Formulated with essential vitamins, minerals and protein for peak performance during the laying season.
Key Features:
- Optimised Calcium & Phosphorus for robust eggshell quality
- High Protein Content to support reproductive health and feather condition
- Fortified with Vitamins A, D & E for immune support and fertility
- Palatable Pellet Form for easy consumption and minimal waste
- Suitable for All Breeds of Laying Ostriches
Whether you’re managing a commercial ostrich farm or a small-scale operation, Vitality Ostrich Layer Pellets provide the reliable nutrition your birds need to thrive and produce at their best.
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COMPOSITION (UK/IE) Wheatfeed; Soya (bean) meal, feed (GM Soya); High Fibre Oat By-Product; Wheat; Soya Hulls (GM soya); Calcium Carbonate; Sunflower Seed Meal, Dehulled; Grass, dried; Barley; Distillers Dark Grains (GM maize); Dicalcium Phosphate; Soya Oil (produced from GM soya); Sodium Bicarbonate; Methionine.
Crude Fat                   4.0        %               Calcium                   2.8        %
Crude Protein            18.0      %               Phosphorus            0.7        %
Crude Fibre               11.0      %               Sodium                    0.15      %
Crude Ash                  14.0      %               Copper                    25         mg/kg
Lysine                         0.85      %               Selenium                 0.4        mg/kg
Methionine                 0.45      %
A Complete Feed to feed ad-lib or at 75% of appetite with grass or forage to obtain
desired growth rates or weight maintenance. Access to flint grit and clean, fresh water should be available at all times.
How are ostrich layers pellets different from regular poultry layer pellets?
Ostriches have different nutritional requirements from chickens. Ostrich layer pellets contain:
- Higher fibre for digestive health.
- Different amino acid balance.
- Larger pellet size for rattie beaks.
- Adjusted calcium and phosphorus levels for large eggs.
At what age should female ostriches start eating layer pellets?
Female ostriches should switch to layer pellets just before the breeding season, typically around 2-3 years of age when they begin laying consistently.
Can i mix layer pellets with forage or chopped greens?
Yes. Ostriches naturally consume grasses and browse. Feeding pellets alongside pasture, hay or chopped greens provides a more natural diet and supports digestive health.
Store in a cool dry place away from the risk of vermin.
