Laymour Poultry Farm at Vineyard, founded by the late Alex Schembri, a Poultry Farmer & Specialist since 1963. We sell point-of-lay Hy-Line Brown or white Lohmann Leghorn pullets for backyard customers across Sydney and NSW. Call for availability of day-old chickens. We also sell everything for raising chicks and chickens including waterers, feeders, incubators, medicines, laying nests, bedding etc. We stock Avigrain birdseed and Laucke Mills stockfeed and grain. We do not sell chicken coops Ibbrawżja t-tabs tal-prodotti tagħna jew ikklikkja fuq il-links hawn taħt biex tara firxa ta 'xi wħud mill-istokk fil-maħżen tal-prodotti tagħna Ikkuntatjana jekk ma tistax tara dak li qed tfittex u nkunu kuntenti li nġibuh għalik Grazzi Live Poultry Poultry Feed Bird Seed Pet & Stockfeed The Hay Shed Medicine & Wellbeing Incubators & Heating Brooders & Cages Feeders Drinkers Nesting Boxes Egg Cartons Traps & Baits Miscellaneous & Gifts

Control rodents with our variety of mouse and rat catchers. We stock Bromakil grain bait, bait stations, Shotgun feral rabbit bait, wire traps for cat, dog or foxes Mouse Multi-catchTrap $39.50 Made of galvanised wire for maximum rust and corrosion resistance with repeating trap door The traps are designed to catch several live rodents at the same time Easy to set, bait and release Approximately 41cm (L) x 23.5cm (W) x 18cm (H) Rat Multi-catchTrap $49.50 Made of galvanised wire for maximum rust and corrosion resistance with repeating trap door The traps are designed to catch several live rodents at the same time Easy to set, bait and release Approximately 41cm (L) x 23.5cm (W) x 18cm (H) Flip N Slide $20 These safe to use lids fit perfectly on our 20lt buckets A catch and release multi-catch reusable trap for mice or rats When the mice or rats walk on the counter weighted platform to eat the bait, they trigger the platform to fall forward, the platform returns and is ready for the next mouse We suggest smearing peanut butter at the pointy end as the bait Catch up to 30 mice, safe to use Sold assembled or flat pack at Laymour at no extra cost Better Mouse Trap Plastic humane single catch mouse trap No mess, no fuss to set, just position the yellow door open to balance the tunnel, when the mouse walks to the end to get the bait they unbalance the trap causing the door to shut and conceal them in the trap until they are released The cap on the opposite end to the trap door is removable so bait can be applied to it We suggest smearing peanut butter on the removable cap Bromakil Grain Bait Green coloured, ready to use grain bait for the control of rats & mice in and around commercial, industrial, domestic and agricultural buildings. It is proven to be highly palatable to rats and mice Active ingredient: Bromadiolone @ 0.5g/kg We also stock bait stations to hold this bait Bait Stations Small, medium and large bait stations Tamper resistant key lock design to protect pets, wildlife and children from exposure to poison Two entry points, heavy duty plastic, includes hanging bracket to enable trap to be fixed to a wall Suitable for use with grain bait and blocks with rods to hold the blocks Suitable for a large variety of pest areas including around chook pens, bird aviaries, warehouses, storage sheds, garden sheds, retail shops etc Shotgun Feral Rabbit Bait An anticoagulant Oat based poison to control feral rabbits as per the instructions for use, 0.5g/kg Pindone Highly effective for rabbit control. Convenient and safe to use Fox & Animal Traps FOX TRAP 43cm High x 38cm Wide x 85cm Long Rear steel plate door for release Easy to set metal floor plate Solid 1-Piece rigid trap CAT TRAP 33cm High x 30cm Wide x 75cm Length Rear Metal Door Solid rigid one-piece trap Metal floor plate activation Heavy drop down bar at door entry to prevent escape

We're not just about selling chickens, we also stock a large range of stockfeed for poultry and gamebird including pheasants, quail and geese also, horses, dogs, goats, sheep, pigs, alpaca, rabbits and guinea pigs Dogpro True Value A nutritionally complete dry dog food specially formulated to promote the health and wellbeing of all domestic ADULT dogs Laymour has found that this product has been the answer for our customers who have fussy-eating dogs and now they won’t buy anything else It contains all the body building proteins, amino acids and minerals essential for maintaining your dog’s good health and wellbeing with its special combination of vitamins, minerals, meat and vegetable proteins helping to promote a healthy canine metabolism Contains Omega 6 which help maintain a healthy skin & lustrous shiny coat associated with a healthy adult dog Complete & Balanced Nutrition with Essential Vitamins and Minerals, formulated for the less active family adult dogs 16% protein - repairs tissue & builds muscles 8% fat - energy & stamina Laymour Sheep & Goat Mix Laymour customers can't get enough of our special blend for sheep and goats A recipe handed down from Alex Schembri for a mix that continues to please day after day, week after week Perfect Pecker Olsson's Perfect Pecker encourages the natural pecking and foraging instinct of poultry and other birds It is naturally nutritious, containing natural shell grit and blackstrap molasses, as well as vitamins and minerals Perfect Pecker includes vitamins A, D3, E, K, B1 and B2, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, as well as minerals including phosphorus, sodium, cobalt, copper, iron, iodine, zinc and selenium 1kg block Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae “Chocolate For Chooks”® 100% natural dried, packed full of protein, vitamins and high-grade edible oils BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE Protein 40% Fat 31% Calcium 2.4% MEALWORMS Protein 53% Fat 28% Calcium very little Feed to your chickens in moderation, a tablespoon per chicken, approximately twice per week is more than enough as the protein content is high You will find this high quality, high energy treat will be a welcome addition to your chicken's diet Although you can buy live worms, dried are just as good with the added benefit of easy and long-lasting storage Not recommended for feeding to baby chicks Use as a treat at the end of the day to get them back in their yard, they’ll be waiting for you and their treat Salt-Licks $4/kg A wide assortment of animals, primarily herbivores such as deer, rabbits, sheep, goats, horses and cattle can have access to salt licks to get essential nutrients like calcium magnesium, sodium and zinc This Himalayan Rock Salt is literally 'rock hard' which means animals are unable to bite chunks off, they can lick it as they need it and it encourages water intake A low quantity of rock salt is advisable if giving to birds but birds are unlikely to consume harmful amounts of salt anyway Chunk sizes vary from small nuggets up to 7kg blocks Oaten Hay Available in small bags and large bales. Small bags prevent the mess a bale can create Oaten hay on average 31% fibre, 10% protein and 0.4% calcium Oaten hay is especially good for overweight or picky rabbits Feed to Guinea Pigs in moderation Vella Rabbit & Guinea Pig Pellets 20kg A high-quality rabbit and guinea pig food for a well-balanced diet, high in lucerne for good nutrition and high palatability. It has been formulated to suit all breeds of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs This specially formulated pellet with added Vitamin C is suited to all breeds of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs, it contains a natural coccidiostat, probiotics, prebiotics, natural betaine (to provide support during times of stress), added vitamins and antioxidants and is free from restricted animal materials Lactating animals may require additional protein to assist with milk production with the inclusion of high-quality hay and greens Rabbit & Guinea Pig Mix 10kg A complete food that requires no other supplementary feeding. This nutritionally balanced and palatable food contains lucerne and cereal chaff for healthy digestive activity and vitamin C which is an essential nutrient for guinea pigs Feed ad lib. along with cool clean fresh water Do not make sudden changes in diet as digestive problems may occur Grass and hay may be fed along with Ol’ Jacks Pet Mix if desired 10kg bags Black Parrot Chews 17% *SPECIAL ORDER ONLY* A 17% protein general purpose parrot breeder and maintenance food manufactured in large nut form to provide a novelty treat for parrots to chew and play with Chews are formulated to provide the necessary nutritional requirements of adult birds and are suitable for both breeding parrots and as a general maintenance diet Parrot Chews 17% are balanced for essential nutrients such as protein, energy, vitamins and minerals eliminating the necessity to feed expensive supplements Black Parrot Chews 17% are manufactured as club shaped nuts Black Parrot Chews 17% contain fish oil and turmeric. Fish oil is a rich source of essential omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA which support joint, cellular, feather and skin health. Turmeric contains the active ingredient curcumin which has been shown to have beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects Black Parrot Chews 17% can be fed ad lib. as the sole diet or along with Black Parrot Breed & Grow 18%, Black Parrot Adult 15% or Black Parrot Small Bird Food. They can also be fed as a nutritious supplement to a grain or fruit-based diet Birds that have been raised exclusively on seed-based diets may take a while to become accustomed to the different appearance and texture of pellets. The best way to introduce pellets is to add them to the usual diet and slowly increase the pelleted portion while restricting the amount of their usual food. This may take two to four weeks or even longer for older birds As with all diets, it is extremely important fresh water is available at all times Cool Horse & Pony 20kg The best value for cool & calm nutrition! Cool Horse & Pony is a cool, nutritious and palatable horse food that can be fed to horses performing active strenuous work, pregnant and lactating mares, young growing horses and as a maintenance food for spelling and aged horses Pig Grower Pellets 20kg A quality pig grower food formulated to be fed to growing pigs from 10 weeks of age. It is nutritionally balanced for essential nutrients to ensure strong, healthy growth, economical feed conversion and high lean meat yield Feed Pig Grower Pellets ad lib. from 10 weeks of age until market or alternatively go onto Pig Finisher Pellets at 18 weeks and feed through to market WARNING This feed has been manufactured specifically for animals as described, do not feed to any other species of animal This product contains restricted animal material, DO NOT FEED TO CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS, DEER OR OTHER RUMINANTS Pig Finisher Pellets 20kg A quality pig finisher food formulated to be fed to growing pigs from 18 weeks of age. It is nutritionally balanced for essential nutrients to ensure strong, healthy growth, economical feed conversion and high lean meat yield Feed Pig Finisher Pellets ad lib. from 18 weeks of age to market WARNING This feed has been manufactured specifically for animals as described, do not feed to any other species of animal This product contains restricted animal material, DO NOT FEED TO CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS, DEER OR OTHER RUMINANTS Alpaca Blend 20kg - Dual Purpose A nutritious food formulated to be fed to growing and lactating alpacas and llamas and is also an ideal diet for maintenance Alpaca Blend is a mix of grains and pellets coated in molasses and vegetable oil Generally an alpaca’s total daily feed consumption will be between 1.2% to 1.5% of body weight for maintenance, 1.5% to 2.5% growing, 1.5% to 2% late gestation and 1.5% to 3% during lactation. The level of blend fed will vary depending on a number of factors such as body weight and condition, pregnancy, lactation (level of milk production), activity and quality of the roughage being fed. The portion of blend fed will generally vary between 10% and 75% of total daily feed intake. Roughage is an important part of their daily intake and must be available at all times Introduce Alpaca Blend gradually and avoid sudden changes to diet as digestive problems may occur. If digestive problems occur reduce the amount of blend being fed and increase roughage consumption until normal digestive activity returns When feeding alpacas and llamas be aware that they are prone to choke if they consume food too quickly. Feed in a manner that will slow their rate of consumption DUAL PURPOSE Alpaca Blend is a well-balanced nutritious food that can be fed to other ruminants such as sheep, cattle, goats and deer Goat Blend 20kg - Dual Purpose A nutritious food formulated to be fed to growing and lactating goats and is also an ideal diet for maintenance Goat Blend is a mix of grains and pellets coated in molasses and vegetable oil The feeding rate of Goat Blend will vary depending on a number of factors such as body weight and condition, pregnancy, lactation (level of milk production), activity and quality of the roughage being fed Generally total daily feed consumption, including roughage, will be between 2% to 3.5% of body weight Consumption of Goat Blend will generally be between 10% and 75% of the total feed consumed Introduce Goat Blend gradually and avoid sudden changes to diet as digestive problems may occur. If digestive problems occur reduce the amount of blend being fed and increase roughage consumption until normal digestive activity returns DUAL PURPOSE Goat Blend is a well-balanced nutritious food that can be fed to other ruminants such as cattle and deer Roughage and clean, fresh water must be available at all times WARNING This feed has been manufactured specifically for animals as described, do not feed to any other species of animal This product does not contain restricted animal material Sheep & Cattle Nuts 20kg Formulated to be fed to sheep & cattle to maintain body weight and condition in situations where forage quality and/or quantity is limiting The feeding rate of Sheep & Cattle Nuts will vary depending on a number of factors such as body weight and condition, pregnancy, lactation (level of milk production), activity and quality of the roughage being fed. Generally Sheep & Cattle Nuts would be fed between 0.5% to 2% of body weight per day along with ad lib. roughage Introduce Sheep & Cattle Nuts gradually and avoid sudden changes to diet as digestive problems may occur. If digestive problems occur reduce the amount of nuts being fed and increase roughage consumption until normal digestive activity returns Roughage and clean, fresh water must be available at all times Rat & Mouse Food 20kg *SPECIAL ORDER ONLY* A highly nutritious diet formulated to be fed to growing and breeding rats and mice and as a maintenance diet for pets. It is manufactured in square nut form to aid in the reduction of feed wastage The diet is nutritionally balanced for essential nutrients such as protein, energy, vitamins and minerals to ensure strong growth, health and vitality Racehorse Bran 20kg Unique rice and rice bran formulation, pelleted to ensure optimum digestibility and minimise digestive upsets This bran is also an ideal medim for growing mealworms in Flaky Bran is the seed coat or outer layer of a cereal grain. Courser than normal bran Typically high in phosphorus and low in calcium A very palatable rich source of fibre and vitamin B Should not be fed in excessive amounts due to its extremely high phosphorus content (no more than 500 grams per day) Excessive phosphorus in the horse’s diet can inhibit calcium absorption Soybean Meal 20kg *SPECIAL ORDER ONLY* Soybean meal is a good stockfeed supplement at 48% protein. It is high in amino acids and can be very beneficial for horses & ponies Nearly 98% of the world's soybean meal ends up in animal feed primarily to supplement the diets of farm-raised pigs and poultry

Heated brooder boxes or cage setups for baby chicks. Plastic poultry crates, pet cages suitable for cats, puppies, rabbits etc Brooder Box Kit Ready to go Brooder Kits suitable for chicks, budgies, reptiles and other small birds and animals or as a hospital cage for unwell birds and small animals Included in the kit - 25W Ceramic Heat Lamp, Halogen Globe, Feeding Tray, Small Waterer, Thermometer/Hygrometer, Floor Liners There is a dimmer switch on the light and a controllable heat output Made from 10mm thickened Chevron Board - washable, flame retardant, mildew proof and durable Acrylic front and lid Medium $145 58cm Wide x 40cm Deep x 42cm High Large $180 78cm Wide x 40cm Deep x 42cm High Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Brooder Cage Kit Build your own brooder Our cages are ideal for use as a nursery or brooder when your chicks leave the incubator. Also suitable for ducklings, kittens, rabbits, puppies or any small animal The cages are also useful for travelling to events and shows Available in 56cm, 84cm, 100cm and 1200cm Pictured is a 120cm cage with a 1kg feeder and a 1lt nipple drinker that clips on to the wire cage, add the bedding such as AniWood or AniStraw, a light and your preferred heating and there you have your brooder set up We can help you decide on sizing to suit the amount of chicks you have and the best way for you to set up your brooder and build to fit your budget Colours are random and may vary to that shown Brooder Cage Options This is a 120cm cage with a 1kg feeder and a 1lt nipple drinker that clips on to the wire cage Add the bedding such as AniWood or AniStraw, a light and your preferred heating and there you have your brooder set up More Brooder Cage Options A closer look at some of the options available to raise your baby chicks Chicken Crate Plastic chicken carry crates for moving chickens, birds or small animals. Also handy for use as a temporary holding cage Excellent ventilation for safe transport, easy to clean Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Animal Cage These foldable, collapsible, single door crates are designed to make your pet feel safe and secure Made from strong, durable materials, they can be conveniently folded away for storage and have two adjustable handles for ease of transport They have a durable, plastic base for easier cleaning A divider panel is also included Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost

We're located up the Windsor Road just before the township of Windsor when travelling from Sydney, we're on the left hand side. Look for our big chicken sign and turn left there, upon entering our driveway head toward the feed silo where you'll also find our farm shop

Media history of Laymour over the years Nest Egg from a Hobby Daily Telegraph Thursday 10th August, 1978 Huge Poultry Losses in Heatwave Hawkesbury Gazette Wednesday 17th January, 1979 Ordered to Cut Production The Sydney Morning Herald Thursday 3rd November, 1983 1999 Royal Easter Show Hawkesbury Gazette Wednesday 14th April, 1999 2004 Hawkesbury Show Hawkesbury Gazette Wednesday 5th May, 2004

Quality lucerne, oaten and teff hay. Chaff and straw. Delivery of hay We sell good quality fresh lucerne, oaten and teff hay We also stock premium lucerne, blended and oaten chaff Lucerne Hay Lucerne hay has a high protein content, is rich in vitamins and minerals and aids digestion by helping to prevent constipation and other digestive issues Lucerne can be helpful for underweight animals or to help maintain their weight It is a palatable hay with a rich taste and smells great Suitable for horses, sheep, goats, alpacas, rabbits, cattle Oaten Hay Available in small bags and large bales. Small bags prevent the mess a bale can create and are easier to handle if travelling to an event Oaten hay on average is 31% fibre, 10% protein and 0.4% calcium This hay has thicker stalks than other types of hay and is often rejected by horses Smaller animals like the flavour and the crunchiness of the seed husks Oaten hay is especially good for overweight or picky rabbits Feed to Guinea Pigs in moderation Teff Hay This hay is lower in sugar than most grass hays making it ideal for horses that need low sugar hay It is a premium hay alternative for livestock including dairy beef, sheep and horses Teff is high in calcium as well as phosphorus, iron, copper, aluminium, barium and thiamine Quality protein is a bit low, ranging from 12 to 17% Straw Straw is a multi-purpose product, not only as forage for cattle, it also makes good mulch in the garden which helps to reduce erosion and improve soil over time. As it breaks down, the material decomposes and releases nutrients to nourish your plants NOTE Lice and other pests can hide in the stem of the straw and for this reason we do not recommend using straw for animal bedding especially chickens Laymour has many customers wanting straw for use as seating and to give a country style aesthetic to their functions such as outdoor garden weddings and birthday parties Premium Lucerne Chaff Premium quality lucerne chaff, steam cut and triple sieved for minimum dust, packed in recyclable fully sealed bags for maximum freshness Lucerne chaff is cut to a length of approximately 1cm It is a great source of roughage (fibre) 25kg bag Premium Oaten Chaff Premium quality oaten chaff, steam cut and triple sieved for minimum dust, packed in recyclable fully sealed bags for maximum freshness Oaten chaff is cut to a length of approximately 1cm It is a great source of roughage (fibre) 22.5kg bag Premium Blended Chaff Premium quality mixed chaff with a 50/50 blend of lucerne and oaten chaff Steam cut and triple sieved for minimum dust, packed in recyclable fully sealed bags for maximum freshness Convenient for those who like to use a blended feed as the different chaffs have already been mixed together It's a great source of roughage (fibre) 25kg bag

Egg cartons for 12 eggs, normal or jumbo and trays for 30 eggs. Buy by the bundle or just one piece. Egg Cartons Medium or Jumbo sizes 1 dozen eggs (12) Medium cartons 190 per bundle: $115 loose: 70c each Jumbo cartons 170 per bundle: $96 Not sold loose 1 dozen capacity Medium sized egg cartons: Bundle of 190 We will split a bundle for people wanting to purchase less or even a single carton Jumbo sized egg cartons: Bundle of 170 (Bundle can't be split) Egg trays Trays hold 2.5 dozen eggs (30) Loose: 70c per tray Bulk: $53 per bundle of 90 2.5 dozen capacity Egg trays hold 2.5 dozen eggs (30) Available in bundles of 90 trays per bundle. We will split bundles for people wanting to purchase less or even a single tray

We have several sizes of chicken nesting boxes either freestanding on legs or without legs so you can secure them to the wall of your chicken coop. We also stock metal "roll-away nests" with double or triple boxes Single Wood Nest $26 Made from structural grade exterior plywood. Sourced from renewable resources Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Double Wood Nest $45 Made from structural grade exterior plywood. Sourced from renewable resources Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Triple Wood Nest $70 Made from structural grade exterior plywood. Sourced from renewable resources Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Quad Wood Nest $80 Made from structural grade exterior plywood. Sourced from renewable resources Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Nest on Legs Made from structural grade exterior plywood. Sourced from renewable resources Legs added to make this a free-standing nest Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Rollaway Nests Can be attached to a wall. Nest Box does not have a back DOUBLE $100 Width 55cm Depth 33cm Height 32-43cm TRIPLE $130 Width 80cm Depth 33cm Height 32-43cm Made of 0.5 mm high quality hot-dip galvanized sheet and a plastic base step-on perch Easy cleaning, removable tray, rollout egg floor Eggs roll when the nest box is attached to a wall due to the angle of the rear of the box Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Chicken Nest Station We have a range of chicken nests All assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Bird Nest Station We have a range of small bird nests and nesting material Peachface Nest 16x17.5x24cm High Cockatiel Nest Box size 200 x 210 x 300mm Funnel measurement 115x115x115mm Budgie Nest 23.5x14.5x14cm high Gouldian Nest 13.5x15x13cm high Finch Nest Chipboard 20.5x12.5x12cm high Cane 12 x 15cm Canary Nests Fix to wall or with hanging wire 11.4cm Bird Nest Coconut Fibre Nesting material Ideal for canaries and finches Large Bird Nest Feathers Sterilized nest feathers Ideal nesting material for canaries and finches Large 15g

There's only one Laymour at Vineyard. Founded by the late Alex Schembri-Poultry Farmer & Specialist since 1963. Point-of-Lay Hy-Line Brown or white leghorn pullets for sale or call to inquire on availability of day-old chicks. We have incubators, stock feeds, bird seeds & more. Fresh eggs in your own backyard Laymour's Backyard Hy-Line Brown Pullets Fresh eggs in your own backyard 1/7 Casa de Laymour Circa 1967 472 Windsor Road VIÑEDO Pat & Alex con su galopadora ganadora "Sprayette" Hipódromo de Randwick Circa 1978 Espectáculo de Hawkesbury de 2004 Alex con Champion Boer Buck y "Norebo Basil" (trasero) ganador de Buck Kid de más de 6 meses y menos de 12 meses Gran Campeón Sire Caesar alrededor de 1961 Premios NSW RAS Kennel Club alrededor de 1960 Fl-1957 Alex Schembri u martu Pat rilokati mill-belt twelidhom t'isfel tax-Xmara Hawkesbury ta 'Brooklyn NSW għal Wentworthville meta ġew mikrija bħala tim ta' raġel u mara biex jimmaniġġjaw razzett tat-tjur u mafqas tat-tiġieġ f'205 Old Prospect Road. Wara għaxar snin bħala maniġers tar-razzett ta 'suċċess huma ddeċidew li jixtiequ jmexxu r-razzett tat-tjur tagħhom stess u xtraw 25 acres ta' art mhux żviluppata fit-Triq Windsor f'Vineyard NSW biex jibdew l-impriża ġdida tagħhom. Jivvjaġġaw kull tmiem il-ġimgħa minn Wentworthville għall-proprjetà l-ġdida tagħhom, ħadmu bla heda inaddfu arbuxxelli u siġar densi biex jippreparaw is-sit tad-dar il-ġdid tagħhom. Fl-1965 huma rrilokaw lejn Vineyard mat-tliet uliedhom biex joqgħodu fid-dar tagħhom briks ġdida fjamanta. Ftit wara li stabbilixxew ruħhom, bdew jippjanaw ir-razzett tat-tjur tagħhom. Wieħed wieħed, inbnew 13-il barrakka kbira tat-tjur. Alex u Pat bdew industrija ġdida u saru pijunieri fit-trobbija ta '"ġrieden tal-bidu" li bihom trabbew tiġieġ ta' ġurnata sal-punt tal-bajd għal bdiewa kummerċjali kbar tat-tjur li jinsabu f'diversi żoni madwar New South Wales. Waqt li kienu qed imexxu b'mod attiv l-akbar razzett tal-pullet tal-Awstralja, Alex u Pat kellhom ukoll u kienu jħaddmu Pat-A-Lex Kennels. Għal ħafna snin rabbew u wrew Shepherds Ġermaniżi u Corgis ta’ razza pura li jipproduċu ġriewi champion minn, biex insemmu xi ftit, sires champion Braecoola Caesar, Patalex Chieftain u kelba champion Diosma Roxanne. Huma vvjaġġaw għal ħafna wirjiet tal-klieb u rċevew mijiet ta’ premjijiet għall-klieb champion tagħhom. Alex u Pat saru magħrufa sew u rispettati għax-xogħol kontinwu tagħhom fl-industrija tat-tjur u wara 25 sena ta 'trobbija bdew pullets, iddeċidew li jikkonvertu razzett tat-tjur tal-gaġeġ tagħhom għal razzett tal-bajd ta' firxa miftuħa. Huma neħħew il-gaġeġ kollha mill-barrakki tagħhom biex b’hekk iċ-chooks tagħhom jirgħu fil-miftuħ. Din il-bidla fin-negozju rathom isiru pijunieri għal darb'oħra billi jfornu bajd ta 'firxa miftuħa għal suq niċċa fi ħwienet ewlenin tal-ikel tas-saħħa madwar Sydney metropolitani inklużi l-ħwienet tal-ikel David Jones. Ħerqana li jespandu l-ħila tagħhom fit-trobbija tal-annimali, Alex u Pat iddeċidew li jipprovaw idejhom fit-trobbija u t-tlielaq taż-żwiemel ta’ razza pura. Billi ingaġġaw is-servizzi ta’ trejners lokali ta’ Hawkesbury, id-dwieb tagħhom kollha pproduċew rebbieħ jew tnejn f’ħafna binarji tal-gallop provinċjali ta’ Sydney u NSW. Biex iżidu l-varjetà mal-menagerie tagħhom, il-mogħoż Boer imbagħad ġew għall-attenzjoni ta 'Alex u ddeċieda li jidħol fl-industrija tal-mogħoż tal-laħam. Kummerċ bħala Norebo Farm, Alex u Pat trabbew b'suċċess u wrew mogħoż Boer. Huma rebħu l-Kompetizzjoni “Inaugural Hoof and Hook” tas-Sydney Royal Easter Show tal-1999 u rċevew il-premju Grand Champion Boer Goat. Huma rebħu wkoll premju Champion Buck fl-2004 Hawkesbury Show u premjijiet numerużi f'kompetizzjonijiet reġjonali oħra. Issa fid-69 sena tagħhom flimkien, Alex u Pat, għadhom għaddejjin b’saħħithom wara għexieren ta’ snin ta’ xogħol iebes li jsegwu kull tip ta’ attivitajiet ta’ trobbija u biedja tal-annimali. Dawn il-ġranet naqqsu n-negozju tagħhom tat-trobbija tat-tjur u qed joperaw maħżen tal-għalf f'Laymour Poultry Farm li joffri servizz ta' għajnuna faċli lis-sidien tat-tjur tal-bitħa. Alex għadu jħobb jitgħaxxaq fit-trobbija ta' varjetajiet differenti ta' tjur, għandu għarfien kbir u huwa estremament kuntent li jista' jgħin lis-sidien taċ-chook biex iżommu ċ-chooks tagħhom b'saħħithom u jbidu l-bajd. Alex u Pat għandhom tlett itfal, seba’ neputijiet u 13-il proneputi, kollha qed jgħixu fid-distrett ta’ Hawkesbury. L-attivitajiet u l-interessi varjati tal-biedja ta’ Alex u Pat dejjem jaħdmu id f’id u għamluhom id-duo ta’ suċċess li ħafna nies imorru lura fih biex jixtru tiġieġ, chooks, għalf, żerriegħa tal-għasafar u provvisti, biex ma nsemmux il-parir espert ta’ Alex meta jkollhom bżonnhom. FOOTNOTE Sadly, at the age of 90, Alex was diagnosed with bowel cancer but he battled on and continued working on his farm until three weeks before he succumbed to the horrible disease on 15th June 2020, one week after his 91st birthday. Alex was a young 91 year old, he loved his work and never missed a beat. Alex is sadly missed by his wife Pat, their family, friends and their loyal customers. Alex and Pat's daughter Susan together with her husband Craig, are keeping Laymour's Poultry and Produce Store open for business-as-usual 4 days a week Alex and Pat would have celebrated their Platinum Wedding Anniversary marking 70 years of marriage on 30th January, 2022 "LAYMOUR" GĦADDA SEJN B'SAĦĦTU WARA 50 SENA POLLETS TA' JUM U Bdew GĦALL-BEJGĦ Tjur, GĦALF U ŻERRIEGĦA

A variety of plastic and metal feeders for small or large poultry and birds. The innovative Feed-O-Matic in 8kg, 12kg and 20kg sizes, these allow easy access for your poultry but keep rats, mice and wild birds from eating the feed Feed-O-Matic 8kg $120 12kg $140 20kg $165 Dry food at all times as a result of the treadle feeder’s splash-proof construction No mould thanks to the plastic material and round edges No spilling due to special shape and height-adjustable feeder bin Prevents direct contact with pests because they cannot enter the feeder bin Colourfast due to UV-resistant plastic Food is only accessible when chickens stand on the treadle Mice, rats and birds will never gain access, thus cannot contaminate the food Stable – easy to clean – splash proof TIP: Place brick or rock on treadle plate for 1 week until the chickens realise this is where their feed is then remove the brick. Only they have the necessary weight to be able to open the lid Already assembled at Laymour for no extra cost Metal Feeders Heavy duty galvanised metal with strong handles to assist with carrying and to assist with hanging for increased hygiene Lids easily remove for cleaning and filling Feeder base has the added feature of being ribbed to assist in preventing food being thrown out by chooks. This is an added feature unlike other inferior brands which are smooth sided Sizes: 5kg, 9kg, 12kg and 15kg Plastic Feeders Suitable for small and large poultry Suspend the feeder above the ground to prevent chickens from scratching the feed out onto the floor. Hang to a suitable height for the chickens to be still able to reach the feed, this will also prevent the chickens from standing in their food and dirtying it Adjust the wing nut at the top of the feeder to a position that allows food to flow as the level of feed lowers Top up feed as needed Made from UV plastic Sizes 1kg, 1.5kg, 3kg, 5kg and 8kg 8kg Feeder Better suited for larger sized poultry and larger flocks Suspend the feeder above the ground to prevent chickens from scratching the feed out onto the floor. Hang to a suitable height for the chickens to be still able to reach the feed, this will also prevent the chickens from standing in their food and dirtying it Adjust the wing nut at the top of the feeder to a position that allows food to flow as the level of feed lowers Top up feed as needed Made from UV plastic Feed Port Bucket In sizes 7.5kg or 15kg these buckets with covered ports are great to keep vermin out, just pop the covers in when you lock your chickens up at night and the mice can't fill up on the feed The port covers also help to keep the food dry and neighbourhood birds and pigeons can't perch and eat the feed, another cost saver for you Place the bucket on a stand or hang Quail Feeder Suitable for baby chicks and quails 7 feeding holes 14.5cm D x 4cm H Seed Cups Rectangle Seed Cups with hooks Suitable for food or water Small 170cm Large 230cm D Feeder plastic Plastic D Feeders 2-pack Suitable for food or water for smaller birds Small 75cm Large 115cm