Chicken feed

Layer pellets are the all-in-one meal — balanced, tidy, and made to keep egg production humming along. A solid choice is Barastoc Champion Layer Premium Pellets — packed with protein, calcium, and all the good stuff for laying hens.

Grain blends like Barastoc Grains and Greens offer a natural mix of seeds and grains — great for scratching, pecking, and encouraging natural behaviour.

Scratch mixes, like Red Hen Scratch, are more of a treat than a complete feed — ideal as a supplement to a balanced diet.

For top-notch layers, you want a chicken feed rich in protein and calcium. Look for layer-specific pellets like Red Hen Seventeen, which includes essential amino acids and shell-strengthening nutrients.

Another crowd-pleaser is Barastoc Champion Layer Premium Pellets, perfect for hens in peak laying season. These blends support consistent laying and help prevent soft or thin shells.

You can absolutely mix things up — just be mindful of balance. Pellets like Red Hen Free Range are designed to be complete feeds. But pairing them with a little Barastoc Grains and Greens can add enrichment and variety to your flock’s diet.

Just make sure the grain doesn’t become the main event — pellets keep the nutrition consistent, while grains are the cherry on top.

For free-rangers, variety is key. You’ll want a chicken feed that’s high in energy and works alongside what they forage themselves. Red Hen Free Range is a top pick — packed with protein and designed for hens who roam and snack through the day.

Barastoc Mixed Flock is another flexible option if you’re running chickens with other birds in your yard.

Pullets (young hens) need a little less calcium than layers — focus on grower rations until they’re ready to lay. Once they start, swap to a layer-specific chicken feed like Red Hen Seventeen or Barastoc Champion Layer Pellets.

If you’ve got a mixed-age flock, you can transition gradually by blending pullet and layer feeds as they grow.