Healthy chickens lay delicious eggs, and you get healthy chickens from quality chicken feed. Finding the appropriate feed with the right nutritional balance is critical and the professionals at My Pet Naturally in Santa Monica are here to assist you.
Chickens will consume anything from grain to insects, and even animal products depending on how tiny the pieces are. Additionally, they require 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 protein - to assist your chicks grow, strengthening their immune systems, and improving their general health and wellness. Grower feed is crucial for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a various dietary structure that consists of more calcium to encourage proper egg production in newly laying hens.
Flock raiser provides a well balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's much easier to use and still provides great nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are often the main presentation of flock raiser food, as it's easy for chicks and chickens alike to eat and digest.
Shell grit has 2 functions - one, it helps the gizzard break down food properly, and two, it includes added calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is essential for proper nutrition regardless, but it's specifically important 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 quite low-cost and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got absolutely nothing else handy.
If you have chicken concerns, we've got the solutions. At My Pet Naturally, we understand chickens. It's our pleasure to serve the Santa Monica area, and with years of experience and dedication to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to provide the very best items for your flock. Give us a call at (310) 477-3030 or come see us at our store and let us help you feed your chickens the best food for their needs.