Ryabushka for laying hens: instructions for use, dosage, contraindications

In order for chickens not to lose their productivity throughout the year, they need a diet that is balanced in terms of trace elements, vitamins and other useful components. The Ryabushka feed additive for laying hens 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 homemade grain mixes, wet mashes.

Composition and release form

The composition of "Ryabushka" includes the necessary components to ensure the normal development of all systems and organs of the bird:

• retinol - promotes bird growth, regulates metabolism;
• cholecalciferol - acts on the absorption of calcium;
• tocopherol - helps to increase the fertility of laying hens;
• phylloquinone - improves blood clotting;
• thiamine - prevents the occurrence of nervous disorders;
• riboflavin - improves egg production in chickens;
• choline - contributes to the preservation of the cellular structure;
• biotin - helps to strengthen the immune system, protects against infections, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system;
• pyridoxine - affects protein metabolism, does not allow a decrease in the mass of eggs;

In addition to vitamins, Ryabushka contains trace elements:

• zinc - promotes the formation of tissues, acts on the ovaries, activating them for increased work;
• copper - develops and supports the skeleton, vascular and circulatory systems;
• selenium - controls the redox work of the cell, protects tissues from poisons and toxins, helps the formation of vitamin E reserves in the body;
• iodine - takes part in the synthesis of thyroid hormones;
• iron - involved in the transport of electrons and oxygen, helps to strengthen the immune system;
• cob alt - activates enzymes, takes part in hematopoiesis;
• manganese - promotes bone mineralization, normal functioning of the central nervous system.

"Ryabushka" is produced in the form of a premix powder added to the finished feed and complete feed in the form of granules or briquettes. Packing is different, from 150 g and more.

Supplement Benefits

Regular use of Ryabushka premix has a number of advantages:

• Laying hens start laying over 300 eggs a year;
• plumage becomes denser, smoother;
• egg quality is greatly improved;
• the shell becomes stronger;
• chicken appetite increases;
• bird is more resistant to stress and adverse conditions, remains active most of the daylight hours;
• chickens are born he althy, grow faster;
• Nutrient absorption becomes more complete.

Pharmacological action

Thanks to the vitamins, microelements, amino acids present in the Ryabushka mixture, the he alth of laying hens and young chickens improves:

• immunity increases;
• reduced risk of rickets;
• no anemia during lay;
• bones form correctly;
• embryos develop without pathologies;
• thyroid gland actively synthesizes hormones.

Instructions for use

Premix "Ryabushka" in the form of a powder does not apply to independent poultry feed, it is used together with the main diet. For this purpose, the required daily dose is added to the prepared feed and mixed thoroughly. You can not add "Ryabushka" to a still warm mash. Chill cooked food first. To better mix the additive, it should be mixed first with bran or flour in a ratio of 1 to 1.

When using the Ryabushka premix, other mineral and vitamin supplements should not be used.

So that chickens do not receive an overdose of vitamins, the supplement is used in courses, after 2-3 months.

There should always be a water bowl near 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 package. Most often, the calculation of the daily dose is carried out as follows: 0.5-1.0 g of the supplement relies on one 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 food, it is placed in the bird feeding place for free access. For a week, based on 10 chickens, one briquette weighing 2.5 kg is laid.

Ryabushka granulated feed is fed to birds from 4 months old, starting from 80 g per head. Gradually increase the dose, and at the age of 20 weeks give 130 g of food per day, dividing it into two doses.

The availability of free water for chickens is a prerequisite for the use of dry food.

Side effects and contraindications

When following the rules for using "Ryabushka", there are no side effects. This is due to the naturalness of the components included in it. The composition does not contain hormones, antibiotics, growth stimulants, GMOs. But you need to remember a number of nuances:

• use additive only for poultry (chickens, ducks, guinea fowls, turkeys, geese, quails);
• be guided by clear instructions when determining the dosage;
• monitor the availability of clean water in drinkers;
• cannot be combined with other vitamin supplements.

Farmers and owners of personal subsidiary plots did not reveal cases of side effects. Poultry meat and eggs can be used without fear and restrictions.

Storage conditions

Since "Ryabushka" is a natural preparation, it has its own shelf life and requires the necessary conditions for this.

The storage location should be cool, out of direct sunlight, with good ventilation. Excessive humidity in the room is not allowed. The optimum storage temperature is 25 ⁰С, humidity - no more than 75%.

It is forbidden to place near the additives of chemicals and drugs.

Shelf life is 18 months from date of manufacture.

According to farmers, "Ryabushka" for chickens helps to improve the he alth of the bird, increase its egg production. Chickens are born stronger, more viable, the mortality rate of young animals is much lower.

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