Healthy chickens lay delicious eggs, and you get healthy chickens from quality chicken feed. Finding the ideal feed with the appropriate nutritional balance is important and the experts at My Pet Naturally in Santa Monica are here to assist you.
Chickens will eat anything from grain to bugs, and even animal products depending on how small the pieces are. Additionally, they need a varied 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, boosting their immune systems, and enhancing their total health and wellness. Grower feed is essential for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a different dietary structure that includes more calcium to promote proper egg production in newly laying chickens.
Flock raiser provides a balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's easier to use and still gives great nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are typically the key presentation of flock raiser food, as it's very easy for chicks and chickens alike to eat and absorb.
Shell grit has 2 objectives - one, it helps the gizzard break down food correctly, and two, it includes extra calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is necessary for correct nutrition regardless, but it's specifically important 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 considerably affordable and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got nothing else available.
If you have chicken questions, we've got the answers. At My Pet Naturally, we understand chickens. It's our pleasure to offer the Santa Monica area, and with years of experience and commitment to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to offer the best items for your flock. Give us a call at (310) 477-3030 or come see us at our store and let us assist you feed your chickens the best food for their needs.