Can't say if this is the best way to feed but it works for me. 1oz per day 1/3 diet,1/3 wid. mix,1/3 yb. mix no maize. Day before basketing 1.25 oz. Day of basketing 3/4 oz plus a little r/band. After am. exercise fed in with seeds,pm.1oz of mix. This is to stop hens pairing. You may have to adjust your feed if you fly into a colder climate,I race my hens twice a week on this system and they do well.atb.