Chickens require protein for healthy development and egg production. Many backyard flocks supplement their commercial feed with pasture, mealworms or kitchen scraps in order to increase their protein intake.
Once your chickens begin laying eggs, switch their feed to something with 16 percent protein and an increased calcium intake to help strengthen eggshells. Read through its ingredients list carefully so you know it contains only nutritious components.
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1. Kalmbach 17% All Natural Layer
A complete layer feed designed to meet the nutritional requirements of laying hens. This organic feed meets Non-GMO Project Verified standards, including LifeGuard (a proprietary combination of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils and digestive enzymes that supports gut health and natural immunity) as well as YolkProud – an assortment of flower and vegetable extracts which promote vibrant egg yolks – plus high calcium levels to ensure strong shells and delicious eggs from your layers.
At least 24 hours are needed for one egg to form, with 15 of those hours dedicated solely to producing its hard, glossy outer layer – known as its shell. Hens need various vitamins and minerals for proper shell formation, with calcium being one of their key requirements. Our comprehensive feed contains independent sources of calcium so your flock can self-regulate how much they consume – this prevents overeating while helping hens maintain optimal physical condition to continue producing beautiful, delicious eggs!
2. Kalmbach 17% Hi-Omegga All Natural Layer
An excellent, comprehensive layer feed is key to keeping hens in top physical condition so that they can produce delicious and healthy eggs for your family. In the act of laying an egg, she depletes essential vitamins and minerals from her body; therefore it is critical that she receives them through diet.
Kalmbach 17% Hi-Omegga All Natural Layer provides essential essentials for laying hens, such as top calcium levels to support strong shells. In addition, Omegga contains high quality omega fatty acid supplements as well as vitamin D3 to maximize egg nutrition.
This feed also features LifeGuard, an exclusive blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils and enzymes designed to support gut health and natural immunity, while YolkProud contains flower and vegetable extracts designed to promote vibrant egg yolks.
3. Kalmbach 17% Full Plume Feathering Feed
An effective layer feed can keep hens in peak physical condition for producing delicious eggs that will stay beautiful over time. Egg production takes more than 24 hours with 15% of nutrients being used up in egg shell creation during this process.
Backyard poultry keepers commonly utilize complete layer feeds for their hens while offering separate feeders such as 20% Flock Maker or 16% Flock Maintainer to roosters and retired hens (who don’t require as much calcium). This allows the laying hens to self-regulate their calcium consumption while providing a balanced diet for other members of their flock.
Kalmbach offers four complete layer feeds (17% Layer, Hi-Omegga All Natural Layer Feed, Full Plume Feathering Feed and Henhouse Reserve), each of which provides all of the essentials that laying hens need for healthy egg production. They all contain key vitamins and minerals as well as high concentrations of calcium to promote strong shell formation.
4. Henhouse Reserve
Henhouse Reserve is a high-protein superfood designed for laying hens. Combining all the appeal of scratch grains with traditional layer feed nutrition, Henhouse Reserve gives your flock balanced, whole-grain goodness they love. Packed full with prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils and enzymes that support digestive and immune health as well as vitamins minerals and amino acids necessary for strong shells and delicious eggs; feed free-choice starting at 16 weeks old as long as shelter and fresh clean water remain available at all times. Always provide shelter as well as fresh clean water sources to ensure their continued well being.
