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Chicken Feed Types
Chicken Feed Types
PELLETS
Chicken feed pellets are simply compact cylinders of chicken feed. Pellets are
convenient because they hold their shape well, so they are easy to pick up if your
chickens happen to knock over their feeder. Pellets are also easy to serve and store.
Pellets are perhaps the most common variety of chicken feed available. Just like it
sounds pellets are essentially little compact cylinders of chicken feed goodness. One of
the benefits of using pellets is that they hold their shape nicle, which means they won’t
go to waste if your ladies accidentally knock their feeder over. Easy to manage, store
and serve, pellets often become the first choice for most backyard chicken keepers.
MASH
Mash is a loose, unprocessed form of chicken feed that is commonly fed to baby chicks
since it is very easy to digest. However, mash varieties of chicken feed are suitable for
chickens of any age. Mash can also be combined with hot water to create feed with a
porridge-like texture that many chickens love.
To put it simply mash is a loose and unprocessed version of chicken feed. Similar to the
texture of potting soil, mash is the finest variety of chicken feed commonly available.
Mash is normally used for baby chickens, as it is easy to digest, however it is not
uncommon for fully mature chooks to be fed mash. Some Chicken Ladies or Lads
combine mash with hot water to create a porridge like texture that your flock will love to
chow down on. Be mindful however of the fact that this method can cause the feed to
expire more quickly. The main issue with mash varieties of chicken feed is that its
texture often results in an increase of incidental waste, so bare that in mind.
SHELL GRIT
Chickens require shell grit to keep their digestive systems functioning properly. Chickens
store the grit in their gizzards to help them grind down their food to better access the
nutrients. Shell grit also boosts calcium levels, crucial to bone health and egg shell
strength.
Shell grit essentially serves two key purposes. Firstly, shell grit is a rich source of
calcium that helps your ladies form delicious eggs with strong and sturdy shells. Chooks
that don’t get enough shell grit in their diet can end up laying a wide variety of egg
oddities that could turn even the most dedicated of chicken lovers off their eggcellent
bounty. Secondly, chickens store shell grit in their gizzard, which assists them in
pulverising their feed to help them digest their dindins with ease. All mature chickens
need shell grit in their diet and it should be served in a separate dish from their regular
laying feed. Chickens are able to regulate their calcium intake so don’t fret about serving
sizes too much - most girls will be able to tell when they’ve had enough.
CHICKEN SCRATCH
Chicken scratch is a mixture of cracked corn and other grains that serves as a
treat or supplement to your chickens’ regular diet. Chicken scratch is a great
source of energy and can help chickens stay warm on chilly nights. Be sure to
feed chicken scratch in moderation since too much can result in unwanted weight
gain in laying birds.
Chicken scratch is not the same as chicken feed. Try and imagine chicken
scratch as a kind of treat for your flock. Most chicken scratch varieties consist
mostly of cracked corn and other grains that chooks love to eat but are
unfortunately not very good their waistlines. Chicken scratch is a great source of
energy for your flock and can also help warm their bellies on chilly winter nights.
However, always remember that chicken scratch is not the cornerstone of a
healthy diet - it is a delicious treat that every chook should enjoy every now and
then.
CRUMBLE
In simple terms crumble is a coarse variety of mash but not as compact of pellets.
Reminiscent of the texture of oatmeal, crumble is a semi-loose variety of chicken feed
that is slightly easier to manage than mash. Some chicken lovers use crumble to bridge
the gap between mash and pellets for their flock. Others claim that their girls just simply
prefer the crumbly texture. Whatever your reasons for using crumble instead of mash or
pellets at the end of the day it shouldn’t make any significant difference to your flock’s
health.
Crumble varieties of chicken feed are coarser than mash varieties, but not as compact
as pellets. Crumble is often used as a transition from mash to pellets within the flock. But
crumble can be fed to chickens at any stage of life. It’s really a matter of what texture
your flock prefers.
FERMENTED
Any type of chicken feed can be mixed with water and allowed to ferment naturally. The
process of fermentation releases many of the grain’s nutrients, making them more
available for your birds. Fermented feed can also cut your chicken feed costs, since the
added density of the feed helps chickens feel fuller longer.
DIFFERENT KINDS OF FEEDS
B-MEG
INTEGRA 1000- CHICK BOOSTER
- Improved immunity and chick survivability
- Superior nutrition and protection
- Ideal energy needed for higher chick survivability
- the premium Chick Booster Crumble with Immuno-Survival Boosters. It contains
optimum levels of vitamins and minerals for best nutrition and protection during early
stage of growth.
- To provide optimum and balanced nutrition for chicks to shield them against harmful
pathogens and environmental stresses, allowing them uninterrupted growth.
- uaranteed analysis: crude protein 21.5% min, crude fiber 5% max, crude fat 3.0% min,
calcium 0.9-1.1%, phosphorous 0.55% min, moisture 12% max
INTEGRA 2000- JUNIOR STARTER
- Improve growth and sustained immunity
- Optimum levels of vitamins and minerals
- Fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and trace minerals for bone development
- To increase body resistance and enhance immunity.
- Guaranteed analysis: crude protein 19.5% max, crude fiber 6% max, crude fat 3.0% min,
calcium 0.9 - 1.1%, phosphorous 0.55% min, moisture 12% max
PILIMICO
GALLIMAX 1-CHICK BOOSTER
- Fortifies with growth boosters to help balanced the bone and muscles development and
is packed with enzymes and highly digestible ingredients for full absortion of all essential
nutrients
GALLIMAX 3- MAINTEANACE
- Contains the right amount of amino acid and trace minerals that promotes strong bones
and muscle.
GALLIMAX 21
- Designed for gamefowl breeder formulated with a B-COMPLEX vitamins9 Pantothenic
acid, Biotin, Niacin and Folic Acid) that provide additional nutrition needed for optimum
egg production.
UNACHO
ENERTON
- Thunderbird Enertone is a specialty feed designed for the maintenance stage of
gamebirds made from pre-cleaned choice grains and high quality gamefowl pellets. It
has BIOPLEX that helps control gutfat. It is recommended to be given to gamebirds from
6 months and up.
- -The 1st Ready-Mixed Maintenance Feed
- For Lean Muscle Development
- With Phytic Acid Neutralizers
GMP 1- CHICK BOOSTER
- GMP Chick Booster is the affordable gamefowl feeds specifically formulated to provide
the essential nutrients needed in the Day Old to 1 month stage. It contains Acti-Plus
technology which contains ingredients such as probiotics and prebiotics that helps in the
overall gut health of the gamefowl.
GMP 2- STAG GROWER
- affordable gamefowl feeds specifically formulated to provide the essential nutrients
needed in the 1st – 4th month stage. It contains Acti-Plus technology which contains
ingredients such as antioxidants and organic chromium that helps in the stealthy growth
of the gamefowl.
GMP 3- MAINTENANCE
- affordable gamefowl feeds specifically formulated to provide the essential nutrients
needed in the 4 months and beyond stage. It contains Acti-Plus technology which
contains ingredients such as Enzyme complex that helps for better and faster absorption
of the nutrients in feed.
CRACKED CORN
- Cracked corn is a great treat for chickens. Because it is high in carbohydrates, it is particularly
good in the winter months
- Cracked corn contains only 9.5 % protein on average, meaning that it cannot meet the
nutritional needs of a laying hen. It is also relatively low in calcium and omega 3 fatty acids.
CORN GRITS
- orn gluten meal is a protein-rich feed, containing about 65% crude protein (DM), used as
a source of protein, energy and pigments for livestock species including fish. It is also
valued in pet food for its high protein digestibility
CONDITIONER
- A special blend of high protein grains and seeds to prepare your game birds for that
ultimate battle.
- NUTRITIONAL FACTS
7 KINDS
- For easy feeding, digestion and good cardiovascular health. Helps increase fighting
speed, vigor and sharpness of gamecocks. Keeps bones and beak healthy, boosts
immune system, removes excess fat gut and improves circulatory system.
- Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 11%
Crude Fat 3.81%
Crude Fiber 12%
Ash 1.2%
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