In order for chickens not to lose their productivity throughout the year, they need nutrition that is balanced in the composition of microelements, vitamins and other useful components. The additive to feed for laying hens “Ryabushka” is very popular among poultry farmers, the detailed instructions for which must be carefully studied before use.
Experienced farmers feed the premix to poultry, mixing it with self-prepared grain mixtures and wet mash.
Composition and release form
Ryabushka contains the necessary components that ensure the normal development of all systems and organs of the bird:
- retinol - promotes poultry growth, regulates metabolism;
- cholecalciferol - affects the absorption of calcium;
- tocopherol - helps increase the fertility of laying hens;
- phylloquinone - improves blood clotting;
- thiamine - prevents the occurrence of nervous disorders;
- riboflavin - improves egg production of chickens;
- choline - helps maintain cellular structure;
- biotin - helps strengthen the immune system, protects against infections, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system;
- pyridoxine - affects protein metabolism, prevents a decrease in egg weight;
In addition to vitamins, Ryabushka contains microelements:
- zinc - promotes tissue formation, acts on the ovaries, activating them to work harder;
- copper - develops and maintains the skeleton, vascular and circulatory systems;
- selenium - controls the redox functions of the cell, protects tissues from poisons and toxins, helps form vitamin E reserves in the body;
- iodine - takes part in the synthesis of thyroid hormones;
- iron - participates in the transport of electrons and oxygen, helps strengthen the immune system;
- cobalt - activates enzymes, takes part in hematopoiesis;
- manganese - promotes bone mineralization and normal functioning of the central nervous system.
“Ryabushka” is produced in the form of a premix powder added to ready-made food and complete food in the form of granules or briquettes. Packaging varies, from 150 g and more.
Benefits of the supplement
Regular use of the Ryabushka premix has a number of advantages:
- laying hens begin to lay more than 300 eggs per year;
- the plumage becomes denser and smoother;
- the quality of eggs is significantly improved;
- the shell becomes stronger;
- chickens' appetite increases;
- the bird is more resistant to stress and unfavorable conditions, remains active most of the daylight hours;
- chickens are born healthy and grow faster;
- absorption of nutrients becomes more complete.
pharmachologic effect
Thanks to the vitamins, microelements, amino acids present in the Ryabushka mixture, the health of laying hens and young chickens improves:
- immunity increases;
- the risk of rickets is reduced;
- there is no anemia during the period of egg production;
- bones are formed correctly;
- embryos develop without pathologies;
- The thyroid gland actively synthesizes hormones.
Instructions for use
The “Ryabushka” premix in powder form is not a stand-alone poultry feed; it is used together with the main diet. For this purpose, the required daily dose is added to the prepared food and mixed thoroughly. You cannot add “Ryabushka” to a still warm mash. You should first cool the prepared food. To better mix the additive, it should first be mixed with bran or flour in a 1 to 1 ratio.
When using the Ryabushka premix, you cannot use other mineral and vitamin supplements.
To prevent chickens from receiving an overdose of vitamins, the supplement is used in courses, every 2-3 months..
There should always be a water bowl next to the bird feeder.
What you need to know about dosage
You can learn about the dosage of the Ryabushka premix from the instructions for use located on the packaging. Most often, the calculation of the daily dose is carried out as follows: 0.5-1.0 g of the additive is relied on per individual.
The dose is multiplied by the number of chickens, the premix is measured and mixed into the morning portion of feed.
In the case when “Ryabushka” is used in the form of a briquette, which is a complete feed, it is placed in the bird’s feeding area for free access. One briquette weighing 2.5 kg per week per 10 chickens.
Granulated feed "Ryabushka" begins to be fed to birds from 4 months, starting with 80 g per 1 bird. The dose is gradually increased, and at the age of 20 weeks they give 130 g of food per day, dividing it into two doses.
Having water freely available for chickens is a prerequisite for using dry food.
Side effects and contraindications
If you follow the rules for using Ryabushka, no side effects are observed. This is explained by the naturalness of the components included in it. It contains no hormones, antibiotics, growth stimulants, or GMOs. But you need to remember a number of nuances:
- use the additive only for poultry (chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, turkeys, geese, quails);
- follow clear instructions when determining dosage;
- monitor the availability of clean water in drinking bowls;
- cannot be combined with other vitamin supplements.
Farmers and owners of private farms did not identify any cases of side effects. Poultry meat and eggs can be used without fear or restrictions.
Storage conditions
Since Ryabushka is a natural product, it has its own shelf life and requires the necessary conditions for this.
The storage location should be cool, protected from direct sunlight, with good ventilation. Excessive humidity in the room is not allowed. The optimal temperature for storage is 25 ⁰C, humidity is no more than 75%.
It is prohibited to place it near additives of chemicals and drugs.
The shelf life is 18 months from the date of manufacture.
According to farmers, “Ryabushka” for chickens helps improve the health of the bird and increase its egg production. Chickens are born stronger, more viable, and the mortality rate of young animals is much lower.
