Healthy chickens lay tasty eggs, and you get healthy chickens from high quality chicken feed. Finding the best feed with the correct nutritional balance is important and the experts at Friends of Nature in Oconomowoc are here to assist you.
Chickens will consume anything from grain to insects, and even animal items depending on how small the pieces are. Additionally, they require a diverse variety 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, particularly from protein - to help your chicks grow, boosting their immune systems, and enhancing their general health and wellness. Grower feed is crucial for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a various dietary composition that consists of more calcium to encourage proper egg production in newly laying hens.
Flock raiser offers a balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's much easier to use and still gives terrific nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are usually the main presentation of flock raiser food, as it's simple for chicks and chickens alike to eat and absorb.
Shell grit has 2 functions - one, it helps the gizzard break down food correctly, and two, it includes additional calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is needed for appropriate nutrition regardless, but it's specifically 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 very affordable and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got absolutely nothing else handy.
If you have chicken concerns, we've got the solutions. At Friends of Nature, we know chickens. It's our pleasure to offer the Oconomowoc area, and with years of expertise and dedication to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to offer the best items for your flock. Give us a call at (262) 567-2699 or come see us at our store and let us assist you feed your chickens the ideal food for their needs.