Healthy chickens lay tasty eggs, and you get healthy chickens from quality chicken feed. Finding the right feed with the right nutritional balance is critical and the professionals at Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley are here to assist you.
Chickens will eat anything from grain to insects, and even animal items depending on how tiny the pieces are. Additionally, they need a diverse selection 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 healthy protein - to help your chicks grow, strengthening their immune systems, and improving their total health and wellness. Grower feed is important for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a various dietary structure that includes more calcium to promote proper egg production in newly laying hens.
Flock raiser offers a well balanced nutrition when you have a blended flock of chickens. It's easier to use and still gives fantastic nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are usually the primary presentation of flock raiser food, as it's easy for chicks and chickens alike to eat and digest.
Shell grit has two functions - one, it helps the gizzard break down food properly, and two, it includes extra calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is required for correct nutrition regardless, but it's particularly vital for egg-laying chickens.
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 rather cheap and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got absolutely nothing else accessible.
If you have chicken questions, we've got the solutions. At Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies, we understand chickens. It's our pleasure to serve the Cherry Valley area, and with years of expertise and commitment to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to offer the best items for your flock. Give us a call at (815) 332-7665 or come see us at our store and let us assist you feed your chickens the best food for their needs.