Nature's Best Organic Organic Chick Starter/Grower Crumble
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Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower Crumble Poultry Feed is carefully formulated by nutrition experts to provide necessary energy to chicks with a proper balance of protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Premium ingredients in the crumbles provide quality nutrients for optimal chick health. The 20% protein starter feed consistency promotes consumption rates, healthy growth, and a strong foundation for a happy life. Feed the crumbles from first hatch until first eggs are laid, or about 12 to 15 weeks of age, then slowly transition to Nature's Best Organic 16% Egg Layer Pellets or Crumbles. Not only is this feed USDA Organic, but it's also Non-GMO Project Verified. Bag includes 40 lb. of crumbles. Made in USA.When it comes to what to feed your chicks, you can count on Nature's Best Organic Feeds, made by a family owned and operated feed mill in central Pennsylvania, creating the finest feeds in the industry since 1947. Nature's Best prides itself on premium ingredients, nutritional transparency, and exemplary customer service, providing organic, non-GMO animal feed across North America. From poultry feeds to mini pig pellets to organic goat feed, Nature's Best is available in bagged and bulk quantities made by Kreamer Feed. Nature's Best Organic Feeds knows what is important to their customers and continually strives to provide them with trusted products and healthy, innovative options.
Looking for more information on chicken feed? Check out our guide on how to feed chickens in the product documents section.
- Intended for use as a poultry layer feed for chicks until first eggs are laid
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
- Made in a Safe Feed/Safe Food certified facility
- 20% protein
- 40 lb. bag
- Provides an optimal balance of protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals for a healthy foundation
- Ideal diet for birds prior to transitioning them to Natures Best Organic Egg Layer Pellets or Crumbles
Organic Corn, Organic Soybean Meal, Organic Wheat, Organic Wheat Middlings, Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Diatomaceous Earth, Salt, Organic Soybean Oil, Sodium Sesquicarbonate, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Dried Bacillus licheniformis Fermentation Product, Ground Limestone, Organic Vegetable Oil, Dried Talaromyces versatilis Fermentation Product, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Yeast Extract, Yeast Culture, Coconut Oil, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfate Complex, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Folic Acid. *May contain trace amounts of other agricultural ingredients.
| Additives | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | not less than | 20.00% |
| Lysine | not less than | 1.00% |
| Methionine | not less than | 0.30% |
| Crude Fat | not less than | 3.50% |
| Crude Fiber | not more than | 4.00% |
| Calcium | not less than | 0.75% |
| Calcium | not more than | 1.25% |
| Phosphorus | not less than | 0.70% |
| Salt | not less than | 0.20% |
| Salt | not more than | 0.70% |
Provide fresh, clean water at all times. Store in a cool, dry place. May contain trace amounts of other agricultural ingredients. If feed refusal occurs, discontinue use immediately.
Egg Laying Breeds: Feed Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower from hatch until first egg is laid. At this time, switch to Nature's Best Organic Egg Layer Pellets or Crumbles. Supplement oyster shells or calcium chips free-choice from 15 weeks onward.Meat Bird Breeds: Feed Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower Crumbles continuously as the sole ration to chicks from day 1-21. When meat birds reach 22 days of age, switch to a broiler feed until market.
- Egg Laying Breeds: Feed Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower from hatch until first egg is laid. At this time, switch to Nature's Best Organic Egg Layer Pellets or Crumbles. Supplement oyster shells or calcium chips free-choice from 15 weeks onward.
- Meat Bird Breeds: Feed Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower Crumbles continuously as the sole ration to chicks from day 1-21. When meat birds reach 22 days of age, switch to a broiler feed until market.
| Brand | Nature's Best Organic |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Allergy Free | Egg Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free |
| Animal Life Stage | Chick |
| Animal Type | Chickens |
| Feed Purpose | Complete Feed |
| Food Form | Crumbles |
| Medicated | No |
| Packaged Height | 3 in. |
| Packaged Length | 28 in. |
| Packaged Width | 14 in. |
| Special Diets | Organic |
| Warranty | N/A |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 040512C |
Q: I have a bag of the chick starter and the crumble has turned a gray color. Does this mean the food has gone bad. The birds are not eating it much. They have knocked it out of the feeder with their beaks.
6 months ago- A: Yes, based on the color change and your birds' refusal to eat it, the food has likely gone bad. Gray coloring in chicken crumbles is a significant warning sign that the feed is old, stale, or contaminated with mold.6 months agoHelpful?
Q: Can you use this feed with full grown silkies along with their chicks. I have all age silkies that eat together
11 months ago- A: Thank you for your question. You can feed this to full grown silkies along with chicks. If you also have laying chickens in your flock, we recommend that you put out a separate feeder with just oyster shells or calcium chips so that they can produce stong egg shells. If you would like to discuss further, please call us at 800.767.4537, we be happy to talk with you.11 months agoHelpful?
Q: How much does a chicken need per week between eight weeks of age and laying status?
a year ago- A: Hello, thank you for your question. A chicken typically eats 1.5 to 2 lbs. of feed per week from 8 weeks to point of lay (around 18–20 weeks). That’s roughly 17 to 20 lbs. per bird total over that period.a year agoHelpful?
Q: Can this be used for meat birds such as cornish rocks?
a year ago- A: Thank you for your question. Yes, this product can be used for Cornish Rocks. Nature's Best Organic Starter has a protein level of 20% which is the recommended protein percentage for Cornish Rocks.a year agoHelpful?
Q: Does this feed have grit in it
a year ago- A: Thank you for your question Ann. Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower does not contain any grit. Please contact us at (800) 767-4537 if you have any other questions.a year agoHelpful?
Q: How many pounds of chick starter is needed per month for 50 chicks?
a year ago- A: For the first 8 weeks of life, each chick will eat about 3/4 of a pound of feed per week. 50 chicks will need roughly four bags of Nature's Best Organic Starter Feed per month.a year agoHelpful?
Q: Is it OK to feed ducks and chicks the same starter food? I have both mixed together and wondering what food would be safe to feed both my baby ducklings and my baby chicks. 
2 years ago- A: Hello, Thank you for your question. This is the information that we received from the manufacturer. “I do not recommend that. While there is nothing toxic to ducks in the chick starter grower, they have different nutrient requirements. The protein in the chick starter is pretty high for ducks, and the micronutrients are not tailored to what the ducks need. The best situation would be feeding them separately until they reach maturity. We recommend feeding our Nature’s Best Organic Chick Starter Grower and our Nature’s Best Organic Duck Crumble respectively.”2 years agoHelpful?
Q: I have a mixed flock with chicks and ducklings. What is the best natures best feex for my mixed flock.
2 years ago- A: Hi, We do not have a Nature's Best feed that has been tested for both chicks and ducklings. You might try mixing the two products. We always recommend consulting your vet. I've included the link to the duckling feed below. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/natures-best-organic-feeds-duck-crumbles-25-lb-bm0231c2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is this suitable for 10 week old chicks
2 years ago- A: Hi there, Yes, it is.2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is this unmedicated?
2 years ago- A: Hi, Organic, Non-medicated, and Non-GMO Project Verified.2 years agoHelpful?
Q&As
Q: I have a bag of the chick starter and the crumble has turned a gray color. Does this mean the food has gone bad. The birds are not eating it much. They have knocked it out of the feeder with their beaks.
6 months ago- A: Yes, based on the color change and your birds' refusal to eat it, the food has likely gone bad. Gray coloring in chicken crumbles is a significant warning sign that the feed is old, stale, or contaminated with mold.6 months agoHelpful?
Q: Can you use this feed with full grown silkies along with their chicks. I have all age silkies that eat together
11 months ago- A: Thank you for your question. You can feed this to full grown silkies along with chicks. If you also have laying chickens in your flock, we recommend that you put out a separate feeder with just oyster shells or calcium chips so that they can produce stong egg shells. If you would like to discuss further, please call us at 800.767.4537, we be happy to talk with you.11 months agoHelpful?
Q: How much does a chicken need per week between eight weeks of age and laying status?
a year ago- A: Hello, thank you for your question. A chicken typically eats 1.5 to 2 lbs. of feed per week from 8 weeks to point of lay (around 18–20 weeks). That’s roughly 17 to 20 lbs. per bird total over that period.a year agoHelpful?
Q: Can this be used for meat birds such as cornish rocks?
a year ago- A: Thank you for your question. Yes, this product can be used for Cornish Rocks. Nature's Best Organic Starter has a protein level of 20% which is the recommended protein percentage for Cornish Rocks.a year agoHelpful?
Q: Does this feed have grit in it
a year ago- A: Thank you for your question Ann. Nature's Best Organic Chick Starter/Grower does not contain any grit. Please contact us at (800) 767-4537 if you have any other questions.a year agoHelpful?
Q: How many pounds of chick starter is needed per month for 50 chicks?
a year ago- A: For the first 8 weeks of life, each chick will eat about 3/4 of a pound of feed per week. 50 chicks will need roughly four bags of Nature's Best Organic Starter Feed per month.a year agoHelpful?
Q: Is it OK to feed ducks and chicks the same starter food? I have both mixed together and wondering what food would be safe to feed both my baby ducklings and my baby chicks. 
2 years ago- A: Hello, Thank you for your question. This is the information that we received from the manufacturer. “I do not recommend that. While there is nothing toxic to ducks in the chick starter grower, they have different nutrient requirements. The protein in the chick starter is pretty high for ducks, and the micronutrients are not tailored to what the ducks need. The best situation would be feeding them separately until they reach maturity. We recommend feeding our Nature’s Best Organic Chick Starter Grower and our Nature’s Best Organic Duck Crumble respectively.”2 years agoHelpful?
Q: I have a mixed flock with chicks and ducklings. What is the best natures best feex for my mixed flock.
2 years ago- A: Hi, We do not have a Nature's Best feed that has been tested for both chicks and ducklings. You might try mixing the two products. We always recommend consulting your vet. I've included the link to the duckling feed below. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/natures-best-organic-feeds-duck-crumbles-25-lb-bm0231c2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is this suitable for 10 week old chicks
2 years ago- A: Hi there, Yes, it is.2 years agoHelpful?
Q: Is this unmedicated?
2 years ago- A: Hi, Organic, Non-medicated, and Non-GMO Project Verified.2 years agoHelpful?
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