Heygates Game Feeds are manufactured from the highest quality raw materials with over 40 years of experience of making specialist game feeds and the rations have been developed to be the best on the market.

Avatec is added to chick and grower feeds to help prevent coccidiosis. Feeds containing Avatec must be withdrawn at least 5 days before the birds are killed for human consumption.

The antibiotic Aurofac 250 is available across the game feed range at inclusion rates of 1.2kg, 1.6kg and 2.4kg per tonne as prescribed by your vet. (subject to minimum order size requirements). Other medications are also available – please call Alan Anderson to discuss.

The natural feed additive Avipro is included as standard across the Heygates range of grower and breeder rations.

SUPERSTARTER MINI CRUMBS
4% OIL, 27% PROTEIN, 3% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
A superfine crumb containing fish meal which is beneficial to pheasants in the first five days.

NUMBER ONE CRUMBS
4% OIL, 25% PROTEIN, 3% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
A medium crumb containing fish meal. Ideal for starting pheasants or to follow Superstarter. Use for the first 14 days.

SUPER MICRO PELLETS
4% OIL, 25% PROTEIN, 3% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
A 2mm mini pellet version of the No. 1 Crumb formula. Provides cost effective fast growth with less stress when introduced.

NUMBER TWO MINI PELLETS
4.5% OIL, 22% PROTEIN, 4% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
A 2.2mm mini pellet formulated using fish oil. This is the ideal follow on ration for pheasants from 2 to 4 weeks of age.

SUPER GROWER PELLETS
4.5% OIL, 22% PROTEIN, 4% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
A 3mm pellet with the same formulation as the No. 2. Tailored to provide the density of diet required by the modern small bodied bird.

NUMBER THREE PELLETS (GROWER)
4% OIL, 20% PROTEIN, 4.75% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
The Grower Pellets are designed to take the pheasant from the mini pellet to release. This slightly more fibrous diet with fish oil acclimatises the gut to the type of food the bird will encounter when released. Feed from 4 to 8 weeks of age.

NUMBER FOUR PELLETS (POULT)
3.75% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 5.75% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm A high specification 3mm pellet providing all the essential vitamins and minerals for the developing bird. Feed from 8 to 12 weeks of age

NUMBER FIVE PELLETS (COVERT/MAINTENANCE)
4% OIL, 17% PROTEIN, 6.75% FIBRE
A drug free 3mm pellet suitable for feeding throughout the shooting season formulated with the correct energy/protein ratio to keep the bird fit not fat. Can be fed with a scratch feed of wheat.

NUMBER SIX PELLETS (BREEDER)
4% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 5.25% FIBRE
With Avipro
Formulated with fish oil and Avipro together with high levels of vitamins and trace elements to maximise the production of viable, quality eggs.

PARTRIDGE GROWER PELLETS
4% OIL, 20% PROTEIN, 4.75% FIBRE
With Avipro Plus
Contains Avatec at 120ppm
A 2.2mm mini pellet designed to take partridges from 8 weeks through to release. Ideal for the modern small bird.

PARTRIDGE WITHDRAWL/MAINTENANCE
4% OIL, 17% PROTEIN, 6.75% FIBRE
A non medicated 2.2mm pellet to take mature partridges through release into the shooting season. Formulated with the right energy/protein ratio to keep overwintered partridges healthy without becoming fat. Can be fed with a scratch feed of wheat if required.

PARTRIDGE BREEDER PELLETS
4% OIL, 19.5% PROTEIN, 5% FIBRE
With Avipro
A 2.2mm pellet specifically designed for partridges on wire floors. Also gives improved performance in flock mating situtions. Trials have shown significant improvements in shell quality, egg numbers and hatchability.

Covert Concentrate Mixtures

A range of Ground Cover Mixtures packed in 20kg bags which are designed to be mixed with wheat, mixing rates being at the customer’s discretion. The RD mix is available from stock in the feeding season, the minimum order for the other mixes is 500kg.

Heygates Covert Concentrate (RD Mix)
A combination of Linseed, Lentils, Cut Maize, Red Dari, Striped Sunflowers and Aniseed.

Hegates Covert Concentrate (WP Mix)
A combination of Linseed, Lentils, Cut Maize, White Peas, Striped Sunflowers and Aniseed.

Heygates Covert Concentrate (TB Mix)
A combination of Linseed, Lentils, Cut Maize, Tic Beans, Striped Sunflowers and Aniseed.

Heygates Covert Release Mix
A combination of Whole Wheat, Linseed, Lentils, Cut Maize, Red Dari, Striped Sunflowers and Aniseed.

Other Complementary Products

Grits – Chick, Growers, Mixed and Oystershell Grits all available in 25kg bags.

Cut Maize – An alternative feed to wheat, available in 20kg bags.

Spiced Cut Maize – Cut maize with added aniseed oil. This is particularly attractive

Heygates Peg Cards – Numbered 1-10

Heygates produce dairy compounds, blends, meals for TMRs and supplements such as Agricell Yeast which will increase yields by up to 2 litres per day.

HEYGATES BUTTERBOOST
Heygates Butterboost has one of the highest levels of C16 fat in any compound feed and has been shown to reliably improve butterfat levels.

THE CLASSIC RANGE
The Classic range of dairy compounds offers value for money whilst retaining the quality that Heygates is renowned for. All diets are supplemented with vitamins and trace elements to ensure that the cow’s nutritional requirements are met.

THE FORAGER RANGE
The forager range of dairy feeds have been formulated for balanced forage utilisation. High protein diets are ideal for rations based on maize silage or fermented whole crop silages which are generally low in protein. The summer range of forager feeds are designed to meet the needs of high yielding herds that utilize grazing. High levels of digestible fibre and DUP are used to complement grass.
Vitamins and trace elements required for herd health and milk production are included in the forager range.

THE SPECIALIST RANGE
These cereal based rations supply energy in the form of starch; the feeds are balanced by supplying RDP and by-pass proteins. Specialist dairy feeds can be selected to suit a variety of production systems and can be used to maximise milk yield or to manipulate compositional quality. A range of feeds are available which contain C16 fats. All diets are supplemented with vitamins and trace elements to ensure that the cow’s requirements are met.

Heygates beef rations are formulated to produce efficient and profitable beef from every system. They are produced from a range of ingredients selected for their nutrient consistency and consumer acceptability in order to meet the traceability requirements of retailers and processors.

As well as compound feeds Heygates manufacture Agricell Yeast which can be fed on all beef production systems and gives up to 9% increases in live weight gain.

NATURAL BEEF NUTS
4.5% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 9% FIBRE
Available in 20kg bags and loose bulk.
Natural Beef is a high energy ration which may safely be fed ad lib with forage or on a restricted system.

HIGH CEREAL BEEF NUTS
4.25% OIL, 15% PROTEIN, 8% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk only
A high energy ration with live yeast included to improve feed efficiency and growth rate. High cereal beef can be fed from 3 months of age on a restricted system with forage or ad lib.

BEEF FINISHER NUTS
4.75% OIL, 13% PROTEIN, 7.5% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk only.
This high energy finishing ration is suitable for cattle in all systems. Beef Finisher Nuts may be fed on a restricted basis with forage or ad lib with free access to good quality straw. Normally this ration is fed either during the later stages of finishing for cattle on an intensive system or during the finishing phase of cattle following a store period.

SUPER BEEF NUTS
3.75% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 11% FIBRE
Available in 20kg bags or loose bulk.
Super Beef is an economical ration for use on semi intensive beef systems. It is particularly suitable for feeding with good quality forage and may be fed ad lib if required.

PEDIGREE BULL COARSE MIXTURE
2.5% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 12% FIBRE
Available in 20kg bags only.
A highly palatable molassed coarse mix for pedigree and high genetic potential cattle. Pedigree Bull Mix may be fed at a restricted level or ad lib with forage due to the inclusion of digestible fibre.

STARTER FEEDS

HEYGATES MULTIMIX CALF MILK REPLACERS
Heygates Multimix calf milk replacer is available as a skim or whey based formulation.

CALF NUTLETS
4% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 9% FIBRE
A high specification 3mm pellet designed to be fed from 2 weeks to 8 weeks of age.

A natural live yeast supplement is included to improve nutrient digestibility and liveweight gain. Typical feed rates are 1 to 1.5 kg per day depending on the type and quality of forage available.

CALF COARSE MIXTURE
3.5% OIL, 17% PROTEIN, 7.5% FIBRE
A palatable molassed coarse mix containing cooked cereals which may be fed as an altenative to Calf Nutlets. A natural live yeast is included to improve nutrient digestibility and growth rates.

REARING FEEDS

CALF REARING NUTS
4.5% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 9.5% FIBRE
Calf Rearing Nuts may be introduced at 8 weeks of age by mixing with the previous diet and the continuity of flavouring allows for an easy transition between diets. The ration is designed to be fed up to at least 6 months of age or even later. The level of feeding will be dependant on the quality of forage on offer and the rearing system.

HEIFER REARING NUTS
4.75% OIL, 19% PROTEIN, 8% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk only.

Heifer Rearing Nuts are a high specification diet formulated for higher genetic merit dairy replacements. A high level of rumen bypass protein is included to allow good structural growth and development together with the correct energy balance to support growth without excessive fat deposition. A balanced vitamin and trace element supplement is also included. Introduce Heifer Rearing Nuts at 10 weeks of age and feed with good quality straw. Limit the daily feed to 3kg increasing to 4kg at 12 months. Heifers should only be served once they have reached 90% of their desired mature height and, once in calf, the feeding rate of the Heifer Rearing nuts shuld be reduced to 3.5kg per day with straw. If silage is fed, or if the heifers are turned out on to limited grazing, then Heifer Rearing Nuts should be fed at 2kg per day with ad lib straw.
Heifers should be introduced to the production forage three weeks before calving and offered a suitable pre-calver concentrate.

Heygates produce a range of ewe feeds to suit all types of feeding and production system. All the rations are manufactured using only the best quality raw materials and have generous levels of vitamins and minerals added.

Ewe feeds should not be fed to lambs because the higher magnesium content can cause urinary calculi (stones) to form.

PREMIUM EWE 20 NUTS
5% OIL, 20% PROTEIN, 7.5% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk or 20kg bags.
A high energy high protein ration for feeding to top performing flocks. Premium Ewe will help to maintain condition before lambing and the quality proteins will help to maximise production post lambing. Premium Ewe is not recommended for feeding to lambs.

SUPER EWE 18 NUTS
4.75% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 8.5% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk only.
Super Ewe 18 is a high energy diet suitable for most production systems depending on the quality of forage available. The high protein quality of Super Ewe will promote milk production aflter lambing.
Heygates Super Ewe is not recommended for feeding to lambs.

FLOCKMASTER 18 NUTS
4.75% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 9.75% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk or 20kg bags
A quality diet suitable for most feeding systems depending on the quality of forage available.
Heygates Flockmaster 18 is not recommended for feeding to lambs.

SHEEP 18 ROLLS
4.75% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 8% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk or 20kg bags
A high energy 15mm roll designed for feeding on the ground or to ewes housed on straw.
Sheep Rolls are not recommended for feeding to lambs.

RUMINANT COARSE MIX
4% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 11.5% FIBRE
Available in 20kg bags only
A highly palatable molassed coarse mixture suitable for breeding sheep and lambs.
No magnesium is added to this product so supplementation should be considered if a deficiency is likely.

SHEEP CONCENTRATE PELLETS
4% OIL, 34% PROTEIN, 5% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk or 20kg bags
A high quality protein concentrate containing only traditional protein sources with no urea added! Mix with cereals at 30% to give an approximate 18% protein finished ration.
Sheep Concentrate Pellets contain no added magnesium so they can be fed to ewes and lambs. Supplementation should be considered if a deficeincy is likely.

LAMB FEEDS

Heygates lamb feeds have balanced protein and energy for lean growth and are highly palatable to promote early intake. High levels of digestible fibre are included for a stable digestive system.

The lamb feeds contain Ammonium Chloride to help prevent urinary calculi (stones).

OVILAC LAMB MILK REPLACER
25% OIL, 25% PROTEIN, 0.1% FIBRE
Ovilac is a high quality lamb milk replacer and is available in 10kg and 25kg bags.

RAPID LAMB PELLETS
4.5% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 8% FIBRE
Rapid Lamb Pellets are available in loose bulk or 20kg bags.
A high quality diet formulated to provide the balanced energy and protein requirements of young lambs. Rapid lamb can be introduced as a creep feed and may then be offered ad lib to finish lambs at 12 to 14 weeks of age if required. If fed ad lib to finish then a typical lamb will consume about 40kg of feed if still on the ewe or 70 to 80kg if weaned.

QUICK GROW LAMB PELLETS
4.5% OIL, 18% PROTEIN, 9.75% FIBRE
Quick Grow Lamb pellets are available in loose bulk or 20kg bags.
Heygates Quick Grow can be used as a creep feed or fed ad lib to finish lambs at 12 to 14 weeks of age. If fed ad lib then a typical lamb will consume about 40kg of feed if still on the ewe or 70 to 80kg if weaned.

HOGGET NUTS
4.5% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 12% FIBRE
Hogget Nuts are available in loose bulk and 20kg bags.
Heygates Hogget Nuts are designed to finish store lambs. They can be fed ad lib or rationed depending on the speed of finish required.
Hogget Nuts are also ideal for feeding to rams to boost condition prior to tupping.

LAMB FINISHER PELLETS
4.5% OIL, 16% PROTEIN, 12% FIBRE
Available in loose bulk only.
Lamb Finisher Pellets are a similar ration to Hogget Nuts but manufactured as a 3mm pellet to suit certain types of automatic feeding systems.

RAM & LAMB COARSE MIX
3.25% OIL, 17% PROTEIN, 6% FIBRE
Available in 20kg bags only.
A very palatable molassed coarse mix ideal for putting condition on lambs of all ages. May also be fed to rams needing a condition boost prior to tupping.

CREEPGROW PELLETS
22% PROTEIN, 3.5% FIBRE
Creepgrow is a cereal based ration designed as a creep for later weaning systems which can also be used during the early growing phase.

Introduce Creepgrow at 3 to 4 weeks of age and feed ad lib to 10 or 11 weeks of age (approx 35kg liveweight).

COUNTRY FINISHER PELLETS
19% PROTEIN 5% FIBRE
A grower/finisher ration formulated to maintain good growth rates from 10 or 11 weeks of age right through to finish. It is recommended that the feeding rate is restricted to about 2kg up to 15 weeks of age (approx 65kg liveweight) or 2.5kg for older pigs. This will reduce the risk of the pig laying down too much fat.

BREEDING SOW NUTS
16% PROTEIN, 6% FIBRE
A quality ration designed to promote milk production.
A maintenance ration for a typical sow is around 2.5kg per day. After farrowing increase the feed gradually over the first 10 days. A good rule of thumb is to feed 2kg plus 0.5kg per piglet. At weaning reduce the feed to maintenance levels unless the sow is very thin.

SOW AND WEANER MEAL
17.5% PROTEIN 5.75% FIBRE
A meal suitable for wet feeding, or for smaller producers who require a single diet for sows and weaners. This high protein ration will stimulate milk production in the sow and ensure that the young piglets get off to a good start. Feeding rates should be similar to the Breeding Sow Nuts.

BREEDING SOW ROLLS
16% PROTEIN 4.5% FIBRE
A similar product to the Breeding Sow Nuts but in a 15mm diameter roll which is more suitable for feeding on the ground or into straw bedding.

RABBIT’S CHOICE PELLETS®
17% PROTEIN 16% FIBRE
Available in a 20kg bag.
Heygates Rabbit’s Choice pellets are a superior quality 3mm pellet. The carefully selected raw materials include locally produced cereals fortified with proteins, minerals and vitamins to satisfy all your rabbit’s nutritional requirements. A vitamin C supplement is added so that Rabbit’s Choice can be also be fed to Guinea Pigs and other small mammals.
Each pellet contains all the ingredients in exactly the right proportions so that your rabbit is always getting the correct balance of nutrients.

COMMERCIAL RABBIT PELLETS
18% PROTEIN 16% FIBRE
Available in a 20kg bag.
A similar high specification to the Rabbit’s Choice pellets with a coccidiostat added to help prevent disease. This product is designed for use by commercial breeders or where rabbits are kept more intensively but it may also be fed to domestic rabbits.

RABBIT MIX
14% PROTEIN 13% FIBRE
Available in a 20kg bag
A premium coarse mix for rabbits with cooked cereals, flaked peas, minerals and vitamins.

FEEDING GUIDELINES FOR ADULT PET RABBITS

WATER
Rabbits should have constant access to clean fresh water.

RABBIT PELLETS OR MIX
feed 25g of Pellets or Mix for every kg of your rabbit’s body weight. So, for a medium sized rabbit weighing 2kg feed 50g per day. If introducing a new feed do so gradually to avoid digestive upsets.

FORAGES
Rabbits need plenty of fibre to keep their digestive systems healthy so good quality fresh hay should be available ad lib. Ideally rabbits should also have access to grass for grazing. DO NOT FEED GRASS CUTTINGS.

FRESH GREENS
Feed a variety of fresh greens daily, approximately one adult handful depending on the size of the rabbit. Introduce new greens gradually to avoid digestive upset.

COUNTRY HERB GOAT MIX
16% PROTEIN, 7.5% FIBRE

Country Herb Goat Mix is a premium lightly molassed coarse mixture suitable for most adult goats.

The ingredients include lightly rolled oats to provide energy and digestible fibre, steam cooked flaked barley and flaked maize. A variety of protein sources are used including cooked flaked peas, lucerne, sunflower and soya. A blend of natural herbs is added to improve palatability and digestibility. Country Herb Goat Mix is fully mineralised and no other supplement should be necessary in most cases. Vitamin E and Selenium are added to promote general health and coat and hoof condition.

Always introduce Country Herb Goat Mix gradually, starting with about 0.25kg per day and gradually increasing the amount each day. A maintenance ration for an adult goat is usually between 0.5kg and 1kg per day when fed with hay. The actual amount will depend on the size of the animal and the quality of the forage available. It is best to split the ration into at least two feeds per day.

A milking goat should be fed from about three weeks before kidding building up to at least 0.5kg at kidding. To support 5 litres of milk production she will need 2kg of feed per day.

LLAMA & ALPACA MIX
16% PROTEIN , 9% FIBRE

Heygates Lllama Mix is a premium molassed coarse mixture suitable for llamas and alpacas. The ingredients include steam cooked flaked barley and flaked maize. A variety of protein sources are used including cooked flaked peas, lucerne, sunflower and soya.

Heygates Llama Mix is fully mineralised and no other supplement should be necessary in most cases. Llamas have a high requirement for viamin E which is included in the ration.

It is important that the llama eats sufficient fibrous forage. Obesity is a common problem so concentrated feed should be fed with care. Good grazing or hay will provide most of the maintenance requirements of a mature adult.

Introduce Llama Mix to females during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Start with a small amount and build up to a maximum of 1kg per day (less for alpacas) split between at least two feeds. Continue through the first 3 months of lactation gradually reducing the amount up to weaning. Growing animals can be fed up to 1kg per day in at least 2 feeds. It is important to continuously monitor body condition and feed concentrates accordingly. Forage and water should always be available.