Question: My daughter raises Broilers for 4H.

We would like to try Oasis this year. I already have a copy of your feeding recommendations unless something changed since last year.

We just need to know how to order. We live in Prairieville, LA so I will need to get it shipped.

When do you think I need to order? The Chicks will be in on January 7th, 2010.

We will be raising 50 Chicks this year even though we are feeding from pipe cut in half do you think one 22 lb bag would be enough?

Also, as I mentioned before we will get the Chicks on January 7th and the show date is February 16th. That would put our Chicks at only 41 days old. Would you recommend sticking with the feeding program or switch over to the Broiler Complete a little earlier?

We appreciate all the help.

Answer: Scott,

You can order the Oasis directly from me. Contact me by phone and we will discuss pricing and Shipping. I recommend that you order Oasis about 2 weeks prior to getting birds. It will ship UPS Ground and you want to allow enough time for product to get there.

Depending on how much pipe (surface area) you have as feeder space will determine the amount of Oasis you will feed. Most folks that feed from pipe will use more than one bag, however every situation is a little different. The product has an 18 month shelf life, therefore if you do not use all of the product this show season, you can put the remaining amount in ziploc bags and throw it in the bottom of your fridge until next year. Just an option.

You raise an excellent question regarding the age of birds at show time and the adjustments to your feeding schedule. Follow this recommendation:
Week 1: 100% SCTS
Week 2: 100% SCTS
Week 3: 50% SCTS/50% SCBC
Week 4: 25% SCTS/75% SCBC
Week 5: 100% SCBC
Week 6: 100% SCBC

Show Chow Turkey Starter = SCTS
Show Chow Broiler Complete = SCBC

Hopefully this answers your questions and I hope to hear from you regarding Oasis!

Take care,

Keith Staggs
Honor Show Chow - Ambassador
Market Poultry
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed