Purastock Free Range Layer Pellets 20kg – Chicken Feed and Chicken Layer Pellets for Laying Hens

Complete Chicken Feed for Laying Hens

Purastock Free Range Layer Pellets are a complete, nutritionally balanced chicken feed made for laying hens and backyard poultry. Produced in Australia by Ben Furney Flour Mills from all natural ingredients, this feed for laying hens carries the vitamins, minerals and protein hens rely on to stay in good condition and lay consistently. The pellets are strictly vegetarian and contain no added hormones or antibiotics, which makes them a clean, honest choice for free-range flocks and backyard chooks alike.

Layer Feed for Hens Made to a Consistent Standard

Consistency matters for laying hens, because sudden swings in feed quality are one of the quickest ways to knock egg production off track. Purastock is made by a long-established Australian mill, so this chicken layer feed is produced to a steady analysis from bag to bag. As layer feed for hens, it gives your flock a reliable daily ration rather than a variable mix, helping keep laying steady through the seasons.

Why Chicken Pellets Beat Loose Mash

The feed is pressed into a 4mm pellet, which is a real practical advantage over loose mash. Hens cannot sort through chicken pellets to pick out the bits they like and flick the rest onto the ground, so more of the feed goes into the bird instead of the litter. Pellets for chicken feeders also keep feeders cleaner and cut down on waste and mess in the run, which helps keep rats and mice away too.

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude protein: 15%
• Crude fat: 2.5%
• Fibre: 10%
• Pellet size: 4mm

Key Features and Benefits

• Complete, nutritionally balanced chicken feed for laying hens and general poultry
• Australian made by Ben Furney Flour Mills from all natural ingredients
• Strictly vegetarian with no added hormones or antibiotics
• Consistent layer pellets from an established Australian mill
• Supplies the vitamins, minerals and protein hens need for health and egg production
• 4mm hen pellets reduce sorting, waste and mess compared with loose mash
• Available in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 20kg packs to suit any flock size

Product Details

• Brand: Purastock (Ben Furney Flour Mills)
• Product: Free Range Layer Pellets
• Type: Complete layer feed, pelleted
• Ingredients: All natural (as stated on bag)
• Pack size: 20kg
• Suitable for: Laying hens from point of lay
• Made in Australia

Getting the Best From Your Layer Pellets

• Feed it as the main ration, not a treat. Layer pellets are designed to be the bulk of the diet. Too much scratch grain or kitchen scraps dilutes the balanced nutrition and eggshell quality can suffer.
• Always offer shell grit separately. Hens laying regularly have a high calcium demand, so a separate dish of shell grit lets them top up for strong shells.
• Switch feeds gradually. Mix the old and new feed over about a week, as a sudden change can put birds off their feed for a day or two.
• Start layer feed at point of lay. These pellets suit hens from around 18 weeks or when they start laying. Younger birds need a starter or grower feed first.
• Keep it dry and sealed. Store the bag in a lidded bin or drum out of the weather to protect the vitamins and keep out moisture and vermin.

How to Use

Offer the chicken pellets feed fresh each day in a clean feeder, with constant access to clean drinking water alongside. Free-range hens will still forage through the day, and this feed is designed to sit behind that foraging as their balanced base ration. Adjust how much you put out to how much the flock clears, so feed stays fresh and does not sit and spoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the protein content of Purastock layer pellets?
The pellets have a crude protein level of 15%, with 2.5% fat and 10% fibre, in a 4mm pellet sized for laying hens.

Are these pellets hormone and antibiotic free?
Yes. Purastock Free Range Layer Pellets are strictly vegetarian and contain no added hormones or antibiotics.

What is the best feed for laying hens?
The best chicken feed for laying hens is a complete layer feed that supplies balanced protein, vitamins and minerals, fed as the main ration with shell grit on the side. A pelleted layer feed like Purastock suits most backyard and free-range flocks, as it keeps every bite balanced and reduces waste.

At what age can I start feeding layer pellets?
From point of lay, generally around 18 weeks or once hens begin laying. Younger chicks and pullets need a starter or grower feed first, as layer feed is higher in calcium than growing birds require.

Do I still need to give my hens shell grit?
Yes. Laying hens have a high calcium demand, and a separate dish of shell grit helps them produce strong, hard eggshells.

Where can I buy 20kg chicken pellets in Australia?
Purastock Free Range Layer Pellets are available from BPG Supplies in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg and 20kg, with local pickup from our Bonnyrigg store in Sydney's south-west and delivery options across Australia shown at checkout.