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Thompson & Redwood Poultry We know that the health and performance of your chickens and poultry is your priority – it’s our

At Thompson and Redwood, we've been making quality poultry feeds since 1985. We know that the health and performance of your chickens and poultry is your priority – it’s ours too. That’s why we offer a range of chicken and poultry feeds to suit the requirements of your flock at every stage of their life. All T&R products are developed by qualified nutritionists to meet the dietary requirements of poultry, from backyard chickens and laying hens, to show birds, poultry breeders and commercial enterprises. Our feeds not only promote optimum health and vitality in chickens and poultry, but can help improve egg production and quality in laying hens. When you buy a T&R Poultry Feed, you know you are supporting Australian Farmers. We use locally grown grains sourced from farmers, and our fresh, raw ingredients go through minimal processing to maintain their natural goodness. This page is a space for sharing the love
Should you require further information about our products or where you can purchase them, please give us a call!

07/10/2026

“I know my garden doesn’t offer a lot of bugs or nutrients for them to scavenge during the day, so I like to scatter extra Poultry Mix around to keep them active and encourage their natural feeding habits as well.”

Our customer Pip shared this lovely video and message with us of her backyard flock. She not only fills up their feeders morning and night, but offers extra Poultry Mix during the day. Great idea Pip!

More than just grains and seeds, Poultry Mix is fully fortified and includes a gut and immune health supplement to keep chooks happy and healthy.

What is spring flush for laying hens?Spring flush is where chickens increase their egg production in response to increas...
16/09/2026

What is spring flush for laying hens?
Spring flush is where chickens increase their egg production in response to increased daylight hours in spring.

But why do they increase their laying in spring? It's a throwback to an old, 'wild' instinct....

Birds have a gland in their brain called the Pineal Gland, which is light sensitive, and works a bit like a biological clock and calendar. It regulates their growth, reproduction and hormones.

☀ When daylight hours increase it signals to the bird that spring is coming (and with it warmer temperatures and higher food availability) so it is a good, safe time to hatch and raise chicks.

Even in laying hens that aren't breeding flocks, their egg production will naturally increase as a throw back to this 'wild' instinct. As chicken custodians, it is our responsibility to make sure they have enough high protein and calcium in their diet to support this increased production as modern backyards and scraps don't offer them enough nutrients. Offer them a complete, high protein laying feed ad lib - and get your egg baskets and egg recipes ready!

We recommend Premium Laying Pellets and Premium Laying Crumbles, which contain 18% protein and 4.1% calcium and our specially formulated laying vitamin & mineral premix.

It's officially spring!But our chooks don't look at the calendar. It's the increasing daylight hours that are signalling...
31/08/2026

It's officially spring!
But our chooks don't look at the calendar. It's the increasing daylight hours that are signalling to chickens that warmer weather is coming, and now is the time to start increasing their egg production. This is a natural reaction, as spring is the best time to raise chicks🐣

With all that extra laying, they need a quality, high protein and high calcium diet to support the extra demands and maintain their own health and condition. Chickens should be fed a complete laying feed to ensure they are getting the nutrients they need.

But there's more than just lots of eggs to look out for in spring. Here are a few other things chicken owners should be aware of to keep their flocks in super health throughout the next few months:

💡If you've got chicks hatching, make sure they are fed a quality feed formulated for chicks from day 1. This means they get the nutrients they need to grow properly, and a feed like Chick Starter Grower Crumbles also include immune and digestive support.

💡 Be on top of parasites. Spring can see the return of the insect burden, and a wet winter means it is likely to be high this year. Check their coop regularly and treat your birds quickly if you find anything.

💡Spring clean coops, this will help stay on top of parasites too!

💡Collect eggs regularly to avoid issues like broodiness or egg eating

💡Give them access to a dust bath to help them control parasites, especially in wet conditions.

💡Do a predator safety check, and make sure your coop is secure as predators can be on the move more coming out of winter.

Looking for a top quality but natural start for your chicks and pullets? Made without antibiotics ❌ Chick Starter & Grow...
27/08/2026

Looking for a top quality but natural start for your chicks and pullets? Made without antibiotics ❌ Chick Starter & Grower Crumbles use natural supplements and quality protein and energy sources.

🌿Added Regano supports coccidiosis management by boosting their overall health, starting with their gut. Regano is a natural supplement that acts to boost healthy gut microflora and function to reduce negative bacteria and microbes. It is high in antioxidants, contains phenols (Thymol and Carvacrol) and prebiotic fibres.

✅ Includes Diamond V XPC Ultra postbiotics to help build and maintain immune strength and promote digestive health in birds. Extensive research has shown that it aids in improving innate immunity, adaptive immunity, gut integrity and microbial diversity.

✅Fortified with all the vitamins and minerals they need for growth and development. Our carefully balanced and nutrient rich formula sets your chicks and pullets up to reach their full genetic potential.

✅ Only 1 product until Point of Lay! These crumbles will support the needs of your chicks and pullets until they are ready to transition onto a laying feed (at 16-18 weeks of age).

📍Available now from your WA stockist.

It's wet across parts of the state today, so should chickens be out in the rain? Most have water resistant feathers, but...
10/08/2026

It's wet across parts of the state today, so should chickens be out in the rain? Most have water resistant feathers, but they are not waterproof. This means they can only handle so much rain before they get soaked. These chooks may enjoy being out in a bit of light rain though, especially because it can bring bugs and worms to the surface.

But! Young chickens and Silkies don't have water resistant feathers. Prolonged exposure to rain, especially when accompanied by cold temperatures can lead to chills.

The take home message: all birds should have access to good shelter from the weather but be extra prepared and keep susceptible birds inside if the weather looks rainy.

What influences yolk colour? Diet! The colour of egg yolks is influenced primarily by a bird's diet and the mix of ingre...
28/07/2026

What influences yolk colour? Diet!
The colour of egg yolks is influenced primarily by a bird's diet and the mix of ingredients they eat. Pigments called carotenoids, in particular xanthophyll and carotene, are found naturally in a range of fruits, vegetables and leaves.

When the carotenoids are absorbed, the bird stores them in the egg yolk. The egg yolk colour changes depending on the amount and type of pigments.

Diets richer in xanthophylls (like corn) will tend to be yellower, and diets richer in carotene from things like marigolds and leafy greens will have a more orange-red hue.

💡DID YOU KNOW: These pigments don't actually influence egg taste.
Studies have shown that a richer coloured egg yolk is often associated with a better taste, but it is more likely because quality, nutrient-rich diets lead to improved flavour while also including more pigments.

Delicious and nutritious, our premium Laying Mash is a customer favourite for a reason!This high grade mash contains an ...
23/07/2026

Delicious and nutritious, our premium Laying Mash is a customer favourite for a reason!
This high grade mash contains an assortment of cracked grains and seeds, shell grit, protein meals and oil, with added Diamond V XPC Ultra. The nitty gritty (pardon the pun) ⬇️⬇️

✅ Encourages natural foraging and scratching

✅ A good source of essential amino acids for egg production

✅ High protein (min 16%) for optimum health and laying

✅ Balanced Calcium & Phosphorus to support laying and shell quality

✅ Added Diamond V XPC Ultra, a natural postbiotic that supports better immune health and gut function

✅ Includes our specialised laying vitamin & mineral premix

✅ A complete and balanced feed when fed at the recommended rate

✅ Made fresh to order

✅ Antibiotic free

✅ No nutritionally poor fillers

✅ Can be fed as a warm mash by adding warm water

✅ Every bag of T&R sold supports local farmers and local business

Available at your WA stockist.

5 signs your chooks need more calcium...🥚If your hens aren't getting enough calcium, their bodies will often show warnin...
07/07/2026

5 signs your chooks need more calcium...🥚
If your hens aren't getting enough calcium, their bodies will often show warning signs long before a serious health problem develops. Calcium is essential for eggshell production, strong bones, muscle function, and overall flock health.

✅ 1. Thin, soft, or fragile eggshells
This is often the first and most obvious sign. Hens need large amounts of calcium to build eggshells, and a deficiency can result in soft-shelled, thin-shelled, or easily cracked eggs.

✅ 2. Declining egg production
When calcium levels are too low, hens may lay fewer eggs or stop laying consistently. Calcium plays a key role in the laying process and reproductive health.

✅ 3. Weak legs or difficulty walking
If a hen isn't getting enough dietary calcium, her body may start drawing it from her bones. Over time, this can lead to weakness, lameness, and an increased risk of fractures.

✅ 4. Egg-binding or trouble laying eggs
Calcium supports proper muscle contractions needed to lay eggs. Low calcium levels can contribute to egg-binding and prolonged laying time, both of which can become serious health concerns.

✅ 5. Egg eating or increased pecking behaviour
Chickens instinctively seek nutrients they are lacking. Calcium-deficient hens may start pecking at or eating eggs to recover needed minerals.

💡 Laying hens need a minimum of 3.5% calcium per day!

T&R's laying feeds contain high levels of balanced calcium to meet the daily requirements of laying hens.

Did you know a healthy gut = a stronger immune system?One of the biggest contributors to immune health is actually diges...
01/07/2026

Did you know a healthy gut = a stronger immune system?

One of the biggest contributors to immune health is actually digestive health. Around 80% of all active immune cells are in a bird's gut, so keeping it healthy helps chickens better respond to everyday challenges, from changes in weather to environmental stress.

There is also some exciting research to show that a better microbiome can actually stimulate and improve the anti-viral response.

That's why our poultry feeds all contain Diamond V XPC Ultra. It is a research-backed postbiotic that helps support gut integrity, strengthen natural immune function, and promote overall flock resilience. Unlike probiotics, postbiotics don't rely on live microbes, making them stable, consistent and effective in every bag of feed.

Combined with quality nutrition, fresh water, good hygiene and sound flock management, supporting gut health gives your birds the best opportunity to stay healthy and perform at their best.

Because healthy chickens don't just happen, they're fed that way.

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Upper Swan, WA
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