Nutrena NatureWise Layer 17% Protein Pellet chicken feed is crafted just for the backyard birds you call family. With 17% protein, the highest amount for a poultry layer feed, it offers balanced nutrition to promote hen development and productive laying. Wholesome ingredients give your flock all the essentials - protein, vitamins A, D3, and E, and calcium - to lay healthy eggs with strong shells and vibrant yolks. Our unique Herbal Blend, with herbs and essential oils from herbs, nourishes your birds and keeps them glowing with good health. FlockShield - our special blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics - supports a strong immune system, optimal digestion, and nutrient absorption. The pellet form encourages healthy pecking behaviors for your backyard chickens and reduces waste. Created with care for your feathered family, our nourishing feed delivers everything your birds need and nothing they don't. It's more than just a meal. Nurture that special connection with your flock, from our coop to yours.This feed is for laying chickens from 16 weeks of age and continuing through their productive life.