Healthy chickens lay tasty eggs, and you get healthy chickens from quality chicken feed. Finding the ideal feed with the proper nutritional balance is vital and the specialists at Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley are here to help you.
Chickens will consume anything from grain to bugs, and even animal products depending on how little the pieces are. Additionally, they need a varied 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, specifically from protein - to assist your chicks grow, strengthening their immune systems, and enhancing their overall health and wellness. Grower feed is crucial for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a different dietary make-up that includes more calcium to encourage proper egg creation in newly laying hens.
Flock raiser provides a well balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's easier to use and still provides terrific nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are typically the main presentation of flock raiser food, as it's easy for chicks and chickens alike to eat and absorb.
Shell grit has two purposes - one, it helps the gizzard break down food appropriately, and two, it adds extra calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is needed for proper nutrition regardless, but it's particularly 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 really cheap and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got absolutely nothing else available.
If you have chicken questions, we've got the solutions. At Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies, we know chickens. It's our pleasure to serve the Cherry Valley area, and with years of knowledge and dedication to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to offer the very 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.