Why Layers Mash with Bokashi is Beneficial for Hens
Dry-mixed LIVE Bokashi is mixed with a top quality Layers Mash for feeding to domestic chickens and ducks (suitable for birds over the age of 17 weeks).
Incorporating LIVE Bokashi Bran into layers mash offers significant probiotic benefits. The main positive is the effect on the hens' gut health and the environment of the hen house. LIVE Bokashi Bran introduces effective microorganisms into the feed, which facilitate a healthier digestive process. These microorganisms not only help in breaking down the food more efficiently, allowing hens to absorb more nutrients but also contribute to a balanced gut flora. A healthy gut reduces incidences of diarrhea and other digestive disturbances.
The thing most people love is the benefit that Bokashi has the ability to reduce odours in the hen house. This is achieved through the efficient decomposition of organic matter in the hens' waste, which minimises the production of ammonia and other stinkiness. By reducing these smells, Bokashi creates a more pleasant and healthier environment for both the hens and the hen keeper. Less smells measn less stress among the hens, leading to better overall health and productivity. It’s worth saying that it’s well worth sprinkling some LIVE Bokashi Bran directly into the floor of your chicken house for extra impact.
How to Feed Layers Mash with Bokashi to Hens
Start Gradually: Introduce Bokashi-infused layers mash gradually into the diet of your hens. Begin by mixing about 10% of Bokashi mash with their regular feed and gradually increase the proportion over the course of a week.
Consistent Mixing: Ensure that the Bokashi is well mixed with the layers mash. This helps in evenly distributing the beneficial microbes throughout the feed, ensuring each hen receives a balanced intake.
Daily Feeding Routine: Feed your hens twice a day—morning and late afternoon. Replace the regular feed with the Bokashi mash mix according to the feeding schedule you established during the transition period.
Monitor Consumption: Observe how much the hens are eating to make sure they are consuming the Bokashi mash effectively. Adjust quantities as necessary to avoid overfeeding or underfeeding.
Maintain Freshness: Do not leave old feed in the feeder. Remove uneaten mash to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
Hydration: Always provide ample fresh water as Bokashi can increase thirst due to its rich microbial content.
The Layer's Mash contains the following ingredients;
Wheat, Wheatfeed, Sunflower Ext, Calcium Carbonate, Soya bean ext, Distillers dark grains, soya bean (heat treated), Di calcuim phosphate, Salt, Vits/mins, vegetable oils, lysine, methionine, sodium carbonate.
The Layers Mash is mixed with our Bokashi bran 4% here on the farm
Crude oils & fats 3.0%
Crude fibre 6.0%
Calcium 3.8%
Sodium 0.14%
Copper 20mg / kg
Crude protein 15.0%
Crude ash 13.5%
Phosphorous 0.49%
Methionine 0.30%
Selenium 0.25 mg/kg
Vit A 7000 ul/kg
Vit D3 3000 ul/kg
Vit E 8 ul/kg
Moisture 13.8%
Shipping Information
Our standard delivery charge is £3.95
(Next Day delivery is £5.95)
*GB mainland only and other exclusions apply. Please see below for full details.
| Area | Standard Delivery | Royal Mail (Live Orders) | Next Working Day Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland UK (excludes highlands) | £3.95 | £3.95 | £5.95 |
| Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight | £14.95 | £3.95 | N/A |
| For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland | £19.95 | £3.95 | N/A |
All our orders are now despatched from our farm here in Herefordshire and so we’ve made a few changes. We will always despatch orders as soon as possible, but we do offer a next day delivery service (some restrictions apply) for those urgent orders.
Wiggly Standard Delivery (3 - 5 day delivery) £3.95 within mainland Britain
If you don't mind when your order arrives... (within reason of course) Choose standard delivery and we will despatch your order with the best option for us. This may be APC Overnight, DPD or Royal Mail. You need to allow 2 - 5 days for delivery, and we can post to anywhere in mainland Britain. See below if you are in Highlands and Islands.
Next Week Day delivery for £5.95 to mainland Britain
If you need a guaranteed Next Day delivery then please choose the Next Day delivery option. If you order on a Friday then the delivery will be with you on the following Monday. Please note there are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. You must order before 1pm for your order to be sent to arrive the following working day. If you order after 1pm then your order will be shipped on the next working day.
Important - Highlands and Islands
IF your order contains JUST live worms and is under 2 kilos - whether that’s composting worms, wax worms or mealworms you will have the option in the checkout to choose standard delivery at £3.95. This is because we can use Royal Mail for this service. Otherwise you will see the extra cost options for a courier to deliver your package – please note there is no guaranteed next day service to these areas so please allow extra time and track your package for information.
For Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight the charge is £14.95
Postcodes:
AB37-38 AB41-56 FK 17-21 IV1- 40 IV52-54 IV63 KW1-14 PA21-40 PA80 PH15-50 IM1-9 IM86-87 IM99 PO30-41)
For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland the charge is £19.95
Postcodes:
HS1-9 IV41-56 KA27-28 KW15-17 PA20 PA41-78 PH42-44 ZE1-3 BT1-99 JE1-5 GY1-10)
REFUNDS POLICY
Damaged or Faulty Goods
In the unlikely event that you receive an item that is damaged or faulty, we can offer a full refund within 60 days of the customer receiving the order. We simply require photographic evidence of the damaged/faulty item with tracking number within 7 days.
To return a damaged or faulty item is free of charge, please contact wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk with your name, address & order number and our customer service team will advise on the easiest way to send.
Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that a refund has been issued and feel free to order the item again from our website.
In the case of LIVE WORMS these can’t be returned so in the unlikely event that they have arrived damaged please take a photo on the same day and send that photo straight away to our team wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk with a description of what the problem is and ensure you include your name, address and order number.
Once the photograph and description has been looked over by our customer care team they will get back to you to advise or issue a replacement or refund.
Returning an Order
Sometimes it just doesn’t work out. We get that. If you’ve changed your mind and want to cancel your order, we ask that you contact our sales team and return the item in its original packaging within 60 days to:
Wiggly Wigglers Lower Blakemere Farm, Blakemere, Herefordshire HR2 9PX
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to cover the cost of returning unwanted items, so the postage cost of returning these items is the responsibility of the customer. Please ensure that you obtain proof of posting as items being returned are the responsibility of the customer until the items reach our farm.
Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that your refund has been issued. Please note the item must be returned with the original packaging, as new, unused, and free of defects.
Of course if you cancel your order before the items are shipped out a refund will be issued right away.
Please email us at wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk if you need any further information.
The Wiggly Story: Bringing Your Garden to Life.
Nestled in the heart of rural Herefordshire, within The Duchy of Cornwall estate lies Lower Blakemere Farm – the cherished home of Wiggly Wigglers and founder, Heather Gorringe. From its humble beginnings on Heather’s kitchen table over 30 years ago, our small but dedicated team is working hard on a legacy of sustainability and regeneration. Our farm isn’t merely a plot of land; it’s a dynamic hub where we’re aiming to balance food production with biodiversity and since we started our regenerative journey there’s a real focus on improving soil health and sustainability. Beyond our own endeavours, we’re passionate about sharing best practices and developing products designed to Bring your Garden to life.
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