Malted Barley/moulting

[pigeon hut]

Was given two bags of malted barley said to a club mate and he said do not use it during the moult causes brittle feathers in the pigeons was just going to add it to the normal corn mix left from racing.what do people think about it his he right ?

[peter pandy]

I have started malting Barley at 10% in the feed and dont see a problem at this time of year as long as you dont over do it.

[Kyleakin Lofts]

I always have some barley in my feed. The amount varies throughout the year. After the moult they could go up to around 50%, currently around 10 - 15%.

[Wiley]

Mine moult on 50% barley 50% conditioner, and they have a fantastic moult

[tommy bhoys]

Was given two bags of malted barley said to a club mate and he said do not use it during the moult causes brittle feathers in the pigeons was just going to add it to the normal corn mix left from racing.what do people think about it his he right ?

 

100% barley for me nae brittle feathers either

[paddymac]

Like Ryan I use 50% barley in my winter feed.

[Rainman]

I was once told by a very good fancier that 10 to 15% barley in the mix during the moult is good for the moult as it contains sulpher but the closer to harvesting the better as the sulpher count drops after 3 to 4 weeks from harvesting

[dal2]

Was given two bags of malted barley said to a club mate and he said do not use it during the moult causes brittle feathers in the pigeons was just going to add it to the normal corn mix left from racing.what do people think about it his he right ?

It may be you need to add more than just barley to your regular mix. I use linseed and hemp along with a moulting mix . Barley is the last thing eaten and I get a bit peeved at flinging it oot lol

[ALF]

oors are on Thommy's 6 quid stuff and Billy99's present and feathers everywhere lol

[eastcoaster]

Mine on 50% barley 50% all round and when I remember garlic &inseed oil mixed in and moulting great plus naturaline twice a week in water .