Healthy chickens lay delicious eggs, and you get healthy chickens from top quality chicken feed. Finding the ideal feed with the proper nutritional balance is crucial and the professionals at Friends of Nature in Oconomowoc are here to help you.
Chickens will consume anything from grain to insects, and even animal products depending on how little the pieces are. Additionally, they require a diverse array of nutrients in order to not only lay eggs but lay eggs that are nutritionally dense.
Chick starter and grower feeds are loaded with calories, especially from protein - to assist your chicks grow, strengthening their immune systems, and enhancing their overall health. Grower feed is vital for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a various nutritional structure that consists of more calcium to encourage proper egg production in newly laying chickens.
Flock raiser provides a balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's much easier to use and still provides fantastic nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are commonly the primary presentation of flock raiser food, as it's simple for chicks and chickens alike to consume and digest.
Shell grit has 2 objectives - one, it assists the gizzard break down food properly, and two, it adds added calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is necessary for appropriate nutrition regardless, but it's especially crucial for egg-laying hens.
Cracked corn isn't a great feed - it's calorie-dense but not big on nutrition. Regardless, it's a nice treat for your chickens, it's really inexpensive and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got absolutely nothing else on hand.
If you have chicken concerns, we've got the answers. At Friends of Nature, we understand chickens. It's our pleasure to serve the Oconomowoc area, and with years of experience and commitment to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to provide the best items for your flock. Give us a call at (262) 567-2699 or come see us at our store and let us help you feed your chickens the perfect food for their needs.