Feeds of Layer chicken

1. FEEDS AND FEEDING

2. • Feeds are formulated and manufactured for chickens
to meet their nutritional needs at specific ages and
production characteristics. For example, starter feeds
are fed to chicks from hatch to a few weeks of age.
Grower and developer feeds are fed to “adolescent”
growing chickens, while layer or breeder feeds are fed
to chickens that are producing eggs.
• All chickens’ requirements for protein, carbohydrates,
fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
• Laying hens eat approximately 0.25 pounds of
complete feed each day, equaling about one-half
cup.

4. • Starter feeds
Feed newly hatched chicks a starter diet until they are about 6 weeks
old. Starter diets are formulated to give proper nutrition to fast
growing baby chickens. These feeds usually contain between 20 and
24 percent protein.
• Grower and developer feeds
Once the birds reach about 6 weeks of age, substitute a
grower feed for the starter. Grower feeds are about 16 or 1
percent protein and are formulated to sustain good growth to
maturity
• Layer and breeder feeds
Once your chickens begin laying eggs, you can choose
between layer and breeder feeds. Your choice of feed at this
stage depends on how the eggs will be used

5. FEEDING MANAGEMENT
• The mechanics of feeding are nearly as important as
the feed itself. Supply enough feeder space so that all
the birds can eat at the same time. When space is
limited, some birds don’t get enough to eat. Keep feed
available for the birds constantly (ad libitum). Meal
feeding (giving a limited amount of feed several times
each day) can reduce productivity if not managed
carefully.

6. • Medicated feeds
Most commercial starter diets are medicated to prevent
common yet serious diseases in chicken flocks. Medications
are less common in grower or layer diets. Feeds that
contain medications are labeled as such.

7. • Water
Water is the single most important nutrient that chickens consume.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide adequate amounts of clean,
fresh water daily during growth and egg production. Chickens will
drink between two and three times as much water by weight as they
eat in feed. Their consumption of water increases in warm weather

8. • Scratch (grains)
Chickens love to scratch. They use their feet to disturb the litter or ground
to find various seeds, greens, grit, or insects to eat. Feeding scratch
grains can promote this behavior, which gives the birds exercise and
keeps them busy.

9. • TABLE SCRAPS AND GREENS CHICKENS
LIKE OTHER FAMILY PETS, ENJOY MANY OF THE SAME FOODS THEIR
OWNERS DO. HOWEVER, EXCESSIVE FEEDING OF TABLE SCRAPS AND
GREENS MAY NOT BE BENEFICIAL TO THE BIRDS OR TO THEIR
PRODUCTIVITY

10. CHICKEN FEED FOR LAYING HENS
• 1. Manna Pro Oyster Shell
Extra calcium in your hens’
diet is highly recommended
helping them produce strong
eggshells and, as far as
supplements go, Manna Pro
Oyster Shell is the best option
for any chicken you are
raising.

11. • 2. Manna Pro 7-Grain Ultimate Chicken Scratch
Manna Pro Ultimate Chicken
Scratch
contains zero cholesterol, MSG,
and trans-fats to ensure healthy
chickens while providing them
with a treat to break up regular
feedings. This type of scratch is
intended for more mature birds,
and should not be given to hens
less than 8 weeks of age.

12. SCRATCH AND PECK FEED NATURALLY FREE
ORGANIC STARTER CHICK FEED
The type of feed you use for
your starter chicks will serve
as the foundation for the
health of your flock and your
baby chicks require feed with
a high protein content to
ensure healthy development.

13. PRAIRIE’S CHOICE NON-GMO BACKYARD
GROWER CHICKEN FEED
One of the best options for grower feed
is Prairie’s Choice Non-GMO Backyard
Chicken Feed, because of the balanced
nutrition it offers for chickens up to 18 weeks of
age.
Prairie’s Choice gluten-free and non-GMO feed
is non-medicated and made with all-natural
ingredients from the Pacific Northwest to
ensure a high-quality feed for your chickens!
This product does contain extra fiber,
phosphorus, salts, fats, and also provides
additional nutrients such as folic acid, vitamin
A, B-12, D, and E, as well as a minimum of
0.8% of extra calcium to keep your flock as
happy and healthy as possible.