Red Hen Free Range is a complete, nutritionally balanced poultry feed designed specifically for free range and backyard hens that have access to pasture, insects, and natural foraging.

This premium ration provides the perfect balance of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals to complement a natural foraging diet, ensuring hens maintain strong egg production, healthy body condition, and excellent feather quality.

Unlike standard layer feeds, Red Hen Free Range is formulated to suit more active birds, helping to support energy demands from roaming, scratching, and environmental variation, while still delivering consistent egg output.

Ideal for backyard flocks, small farms, and pasture-based poultry systems.

Key Benefits

• Formulated for free range and pasture-based hens
• Supports consistent egg production and shell quality
• Balanced nutrition for active, foraging birds
• Promotes healthy feathers and strong body condition
• Complements natural diets from pasture and insects
• Helps maintain energy levels in active flocks
• Suitable for backyard and semi-commercial systems

Product Breakdown

Nutritional Profile (approx.)

• Crude Protein:~15–16%
• Energy (ME):~11 MJ/kg
• Calcium:~3–4%
• Crude Fat:~3%
• Crude Fibre:~5–6%
• Fortified with essential vitamins and trace minerals

Key Ingredients

• Cereal grains (wheat, barley, maize)
• Vegetable protein meals (soybean meal, canola meal)
• Limestone (calcium source for eggshells)
• Dicalcium phosphate
• Vegetable oils for energy
• Salt and trace minerals
• Vitamin A, D3, E and B-complex vitamins
• Essential amino acids (lysine, methionine)

Feeding Instructions

When to Feed

• For free range hens from point-of-lay onwards

Daily Feeding Guide

• Feed ad-lib (free access) at all times
• Typical intake: 110–140g per hen per day
• Adjust based on forage availability and bird activity level

Feeding Method

• Provide feed in clean, weather-protected feeders
• Ensure feed is always fresh and dry
• Allow hens access to natural pasture or forage areas
• Provide fresh drinking water at all times

Transition Instructions

• Introduce gradually over 5–7 days
• Mix with previous feed when changing diets

Important Notes

• Designed specifically for free range systems – not a high-intensity layer pellet
• Ensure adequate calcium intake if pasture quality is low (oyster shell may be beneficial)
• Avoid contamination with rain or bedding material
• Maintain good hygiene in outdoor feeding areas

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry, rodent-free area. Keep sealed to maintain freshness and prevent moisture damage.