Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block for Poultry – 3.5 kg

Perrin Madox Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block 3.5 kg: Calcium, Wheat and Natural Pecking Behaviour

The Perrin Madox Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block is a mineral feed supplement designed for laying hens and farmed poultry.

Its formulation combines mineral feed materials, red mineral stone (ochre) and whole wheat grains to supplement the birds' diet while encouraging their natural pecking behaviour.

Made in France by Établissements Perrin, this 3.5 kg block provides a practical solution for both indoor and free-range poultry farming.

A Mineral Block to Keep Poultry Occupied and Help Reduce Feather Pecking

Pecking between birds can occur under various farming conditions, particularly when poultry lack opportunities to engage in natural behaviours.

The Perrin Madox Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block provides an additional surface for birds to peck at, helping enrich their environment.

By encouraging poultry to peck at the block rather than other birds, it may help reduce certain unwanted pecking behaviours.

It can form part of a broader approach to animal welfare, alongside balanced nutrition, adequate space and appropriate farming conditions.

Whole Wheat Grains to Encourage Natural Pecking

The inclusion of whole wheat grains is a distinctive feature of this mineral block.

The grains embedded in the block encourage birds to explore and peck at its surface.

This activity helps keep poultry occupied and allows them to express their natural feeding behaviour.

The block therefore combines mineral supplementation with environmental enrichment.

Red Mineral Stone (Ochre): A Natural Mineral Ingredient

The Perrin Madox Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block also contains red mineral stone, known as ochre, a mineral material naturally rich in iron oxides.

Combined with the other mineral ingredients, it contributes to the diversity of mineral feed materials in the formulation.

Its characteristic red colour also gives the product its distinctive appearance.

Calcium Supplementation for Laying Hens

With 26% calcium, this mineral block helps supplement the mineral content of the daily feed ration.

Calcium plays an important role in:

• Bone formation and maintenance.

• Eggshell formation.

• Normal muscle function.

The block also provides phosphorus and sodium, two minerals involved in poultry nutrition.

It does not replace a complete feed suited to the birds' nutritional requirements.

A Convenient 3.5 kg Block for Poultry Farming

Thanks to its 3.5 kg format, the Perrin Madox Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block is suitable for both backyard flocks and professional poultry farms.

Its solid format makes it easy to provide birds with a long-lasting pecking surface, without any preparation.

It can be used for laying hens and other farmed poultry as part of a balanced diet.

Directions for Use

Place the mineral block in a clean, dry area accessible to poultry.

For outdoor use, protect it from rain and moisture.

Avoid placing it directly next to drinking troughs.

Always provide fresh, clean drinking water.

Technical Specifications

Perrin Madox: French Manufacturer of Mineral Blocks Since 1905

Based in Thiers, in the Puy-de-Dôme department of France, Établissements Perrin has been manufacturing mineral blocks and animal feed supplements since 1905.

The Perrin Madox Wheat-Enriched Mineral Pecking Block 3.5 kg complements our poultry range by combining mineral supplementation with the encouragement of natural pecking behaviour.