Healthy chickens lay tasty eggs, and you get healthy chickens from top quality chicken feed. Finding the best feed with the right nutritional balance is essential and the professionals at Sam's Cats & Dogs in Everett are here to assist you.
Chickens will eat anything from grain to insects, and even animal items depending on how little the pieces are. Additionally, they need a diverse range 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, particularly from healthy protein - to assist your chicks grow, boosting their immune systems, and enhancing their overall health and wellness. Grower feed is vital for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a various dietary make-up that consists of more calcium to stimulate proper egg creation in newly laying chickens.
Flock raiser provides a balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's less complicated to use and still provides great nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are frequently the key presentation of flock raiser food, as it's very easy for chicks and chickens alike to eat and absorb.
Shell grit has two purposes - one, it helps the gizzard break down food effectively, and two, it adds additional calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is necessary for appropriate nutrition regardless, but it's especially 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 affordable and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got absolutely nothing else on hand.
If you have chicken questions, we've got the answers. At Sam's Cats & Dogs, we know chickens. It's our pleasure to serve the Everett area, and with years of knowledge and dedication to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to offer the very best products for your flock. Give us a call at (425) 353-9076 or come see us at our store and let us help you feed your chickens the perfect food for their needs.