Healthy chickens lay tasty eggs, and you get healthy chickens from quality chicken feed. Finding the appropriate feed with the correct nutritional balance is vital and the experts at Cherry Valley Feed & Supplies in Cherry Valley are here to help you.
Chickens will eat anything from grain to insects, and even animal items depending on how small the pieces are. Additionally, they require a diverse 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 healthy protein - to assist your chicks grow, strengthening their immune systems, and enhancing their general health. Grower feed is essential for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a various dietary composition that includes more calcium to encourage 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 primary presentation of flock raiser food, as it's simple for chicks and chickens alike to consume and absorb.
Shell grit has two objectives - one, it helps the gizzard break down food appropriately, and two, it adds additional calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is necessary for correct nutrition regardless, but it's particularly essential 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 quite inexpensive 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 understand chickens. It's our pleasure to offer the Cherry Valley area, and with years of knowledge and dedication to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to provide the best products for your flock. Give us a call at (815) 332-7665 or come see us at our store and let us help you feed your chickens the best food for their needs.