XTRA Egg layer pellets are made in the Barossa valley of South Australia.

$22 a 20 Kg bag or 

5 bags for $105 or

10 bags for $200

They are cheaper than some other pellets because the transport costs are less than for pellets that have to come from interstate. Most of the ingredients used in making these pellets are produced in South Australia.

Xtra Egg is a premium quality home layer food formulated to be fed to backyard layers from point of lay. It has 17% protein which is more than in most laying foods.

The protein of Xtra Egg is balanced for essential amino acids, particularly methionine, to improve egg size and production. Linoleic acid (Omega 6 fatty acid) is included at a minimum rate of 1.2% which is important to maximise egg size.

Natural pigments derived from marigold and paprika are used to produce a rich and attractive yolk.  

Analysis (as fed)

Protein (min)           17.0%

Fat (min)                    2.5%

Fibre (max)              10.0%

Linoleic Acid (min)     1.2%

Calcium (min)            3.8%

Salt (max added)     0.35%

Feeding Recommendations and Hints

Xtra Egg pellets should be fed ad lib from point of lay (about 18 weeks of age) along with cool, clean fresh water. Hens will enjoy eating fresh household food scraps, grass and lawn clippings but it may be necessary to restrict access to these in order to prevent nutritional imbalances.

Hens should be kept in a clean, dry, draught-free hen house, preferably with an outside run. Due to a hen's preference to roost at night, it is recommended that the hen house be fitted with perches.

Check hens regularly for parasites such as lice or mites and if detected treat accordingly.

Laying hens have a natural response to day length which affects the number of eggs laid.  During autumn and early winter, when the days are getting shorter, hens will tend to lay less eggs or may stop laying altogether.  By lighting the hen house to create a constant “day length” of about 16 hours it is possible to prevent this.

Ingredients

Xtra Egg is formulated from a selection of the following ingredients: Wheat, triticale, barley, oats, peas, lupins, lentils, beans, canola, soya, sunflower, grapes and products derived from these ingredients. 

Meatmeal, blood meal, fat, vegetable oil, methionine, lysine, threonine, tryptophan, isoleucine, valine, antioxidant, natural yolk pigments from marigold & paprika, salt, bentonite, di-calcium phosphate, limestone, sodium bicarbonate and enzymes.

Vitamins: A, D3, E, K, B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenate), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B12 (cobalamin) and choline.

Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.

Overseas
Laucke XTRA egg has been sold in the United States at over $60 US dollars a bag.