Chickens need various nutrients for healthy feather growth and egg production. When selecting feed for your chickens, look for products formulated with protein, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins and fiber.
Chick grit, scratch, and other supplements should only be provided as treats – to facilitate foraging instincts rather than fill them up on empty calories. Limit these treats accordingly!
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Protein
Chickens like most animals need protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals in their food source – look for one with an ideal combination of these essential elements, free of harmful additives.
Some feeds contain soy as an inexpensive way to boost protein levels; however, soy-fed chickens frequently develop soy allergies. Instead, try switching over to peas, grubs, or brewer’s grains instead as these contain more protein, phosphorus, calcium and fatty acids than soybeans; plus they help chicks recover strength and energy during molting!
Vitamins
Chickens require an appropriate balance of vitamins and minerals for optimal health, with any deficiencies leading to health issues or, potentially, even death.
Carbs provide energy and can come from various sources, including grains and legumes.
Minerals play an essential role in bone development and egg production. Examples include calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Vitamins are vital components of maintaining healthful skin and internal tissues, bone development and blood clotting processes. These vitamins include the fat-soluble A, D & E vitamins as well as water-soluble B vitamins (biotin, niacin riboflavin and thiamin).
Minerals
No matter if your flock is free-range or confined, they require food that provides essential nutrition. A balanced pelleted ration is the optimal choice.
This chicken feed has been specifically developed to encourage natural foraging behavior in poultry. With its variety of grains, this feed satisfies poultry instincts while improving overall health and wellbeing.
This premium 17% layer formula contains Omega-3 fatty acids to produce eggs with heart-healthy qualities and contains high levels of methionine for egg production support. Furthermore, its granules are designed for easy consumption by chickens.
Fiber
Natural ingredients make this feed suitable for your flock, with cinnamonaldehyde from cinnamon helping protect their stomach and intestinal lining, oregano and carvacol stimulating beneficial gut microflora growth, thus increasing nutrient absorption.
Fiber is made up of different plant materials that are insoluble in diluted acids and lignin, contributing to poultry diets as roughage and improving protein digestibility and nitrogen corrected apparent metabolicisable energy (AMEn) levels in poultry [2, 3]. However, its effect depends on its solubility.
Antioxidants
Antioxidants have quickly become one of the most lauded nutrients. Studies have proven their ability to lower risk factors associated with chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer as well as eye issues, including retinal problems. Antioxidants come in various forms: vitamin C, E, anthocyanins, lycopene, resveratrol and isoflavones can all provide beneficial protection. They can be found in vibrant fruit such as berries oranges peppers pumpkins as well as green vegetables such as collard greens spinach artichokes artichokea kale.
A healthy diet includes plant-based foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds as well as herbs. Antioxidant levels in food may increase or decrease depending on how it is prepared or cooked.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which cannot be produced naturally by our bodies; thus they must be obtained through diet.
Unsaturated fats are considered more nutritious because they help lower cholesterol and heart disease risk. You can find organic chicken feed with omega-3 fatty acid-rich vegetables oils or chia seeds to benefit your flock’s wellbeing.
Organic
Organic chicken feed combines seeds and cereals, along with protein sources for optimal health in their poultry flock. The resultant formula ensures your birds remain happy and healthy.
Organic chicken feed does not contain growth promoters, hormones, GMO ingredients or pesticides and provides your flock with an opportunity to exercise its natural foraging instincts without resorting to conventional feed sources. It offers an attractive alternative.
However, this type of feed may be more costly than others and it is important to compare prices before making a final decision. It pays to shop around and compare prices before making your selection.
Non-GMO
Our Non-GMO feeds are crafted with top quality non-GMO ingredients to provide your flock with balanced diets at every stage of its life cycle, such as our Layer feed that features 17% protein for adult laying hens that is corn and soy free with organic kelp and alfalfa as a source of essential dietary components as well as being enhanced with Fertrell Poultry Nutri-Balancer vitamins, minerals, and microbes for maximum performance.
This non-GMO feed is perfect for beginning chicks and grower poultry (cockerels and pullets), as well as ducklings. Additionally, it does not contain any medications.
