Nutrena NatureWise 17% Protein Layer Pellet Poultry Feed, 50 lb.
Item # 2494614
Feed Packaged Weight: 50 lb
At a glance
Animal Life Stage
Adult
Food Form
Pellets
Item # 2494614
At a glance
Animal Life Stage
Adult
Food Form
Pellets
Feed Packaged Weight: 50 lb
Item # 2494614
Feed Packaged Weight: 50 lb
At a glance
Animal Life Stage
Adult
Food Form
Pellets
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.
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- 50 lb bag of Nutrena NatureWise Layer 17% Protein Pellet chicken feed
- 17% protein to support backyard hens growth and development and promote productive egg laying with strong shells
- Delivers all the essential nutrients, including protein, vitamins A, D3, and E, and 3.7% calcium, for healthy eggs and bright yolks
- Nourishes with our Herbal Blend, a carefully crafted blend of herbs and essential oils from oregano, rosemary, thyme, marigold, and star anise
- Provides strong immune support, optimal digestion, and superior nutrient absorption with FlockShield, our blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics
- This feed is for laying chickens from 16 weeks of age and continuing through their productive life.
Whole Ground Corn, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Rice Bran, Rice Bran Solvent Extracted, Calcium Carbonate, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Corn Germ Meal, Wheat Middlings, Salt, Citric Acid (a preservative), Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Tagetes (Aztec Marigold) Extract, Rosemary Extract, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Verxite Granules, Manganese Sulfate, Vitamin E Supplement, Yeast Culture, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Iron Amino Acid Complex, Silicon Dioxide, Oregano Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Star Anise Essential Oil, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Product, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative).
| Nutrient | Min-Max | Guarantee Level |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | Min | 17.0% |
| Lysine | Min | 0.75% |
| Methionine | Min | 0.35% |
| Crude Fat | Min | 2.5% |
| Crude Fiber | Max | 6.0% |
| Calcium | Min-Max | 3.7-3.9% |
| Phosphorus | Min | 0.45% |
| Salt | Min-Max | 0.25-0.65% |
| Sodium | Min-Max | 0.15-0.23% |
| Manganese | Min | 110 ppm |
| Selenium | Min | 0.3 ppm |
| Vitamin A | Min | 4,000 IU/LB |
| Vitamin D3 | Min | 2,500 IU/LB |
| Vitamin E | Min | 20 IU/LB |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | Min | 5.1 mil CFU/lb |
| Lactobacillus casei | Min | 5.1 mil CFU/lb |
| Bifidobacterium thermophilum | Min | 5.1 mil CFU/lb |
| Enterococcus faecium | Min | Min.5.1 mil CFU/lb |
Start your bird on NatureWise Chick Starter Grower, until 16 weeks of age. Feed NatureWise Layer Feed 17% as the sole diet beginning at 16 weeks of age or onset of lay. Don't let feeders run empty. Clean feeders and waterers regularly. Keep clean, fresh water available at all times. Provide grit free choice. Provide oyster shell free choice after 16 weeks of age.
| Brand | Nutrena NatureWise |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Animal Life Stage | Adult |
| Animal Type | Chickens |
| Feed Purpose | Layer Feed |
| Food Form | Pellets |
| Medicated | No |
| Nutrient Claims | High Protein |
| Packaged Height | 5 in. |
| Packaged Length | 32 in. |
| Packaged Width | 15 in. |
| Special Diets | High Calcium |
| Warranty | N/A |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 107707236 |