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Every spring as the weather finally starts to warm up in our mountain community of Rexburg, Idaho, I take my two sons and younger daughters to our local ranch store, where the sweet chirping of spring chicks fills the air. As soon as we step inside, my kids are off like a shot, racing to the back of the store to catch a glimpse of the adorable baby chicks peeping away in their cozy brooder boxes. It's a scene straight out of a storybook, and it never fails to fill us with excitement and anticipation for the season ahead. As easy as it is to cave to the beggars and spend just a few dollars on those cute little chicks, there's a lot to keep in mind. I still remember the first time we bought chicks - I didn't even have a coop built or purchased! Feeding your chickens is another important thing to keep in mind as you get started. In this article, we'll guide you through each stage of raising chickens, from hatch to hen, and introduce you to our exclusive 3-step layer method designed to optimize their nutrition and health throughout their lifecycle.
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From Hatch to Hen
In this guide, we'll explain our innovative 3-step layer method, crafted to nurture your chickens from hatch to hen, ensuring they receive the essential nutrients and care they need to thrive and lay eggs consistently.
Feeding chicks is a critical step in ensuring their healthy development from the moment they hatch. Newly hatched chicks have specific nutritional requirements that must be met to support their growth and vitality. Leland Mills offers a specialized chick starter feed designed to meet these needs, providing the essential nutrients chicks require for optimal development. With a protein content of 26%, our chick starter feed is tailored to the delicate digestive systems of newly hatched chicks, providing them with the necessary building blocks for healthy growth. By incorporating Leland Mills chick starter feed into their diet, poultry keepers can ensure that their chicks receive the essential nutrition needed to thrive from the start.
As chicks mature into pullets, typically around 6-8 weeks old or when fully feathered, their nutritional needs evolve, necessitating a transition from starter feed to grower feed. Leland Mills understands the significance of this transition and offers a specialized grower feed tailored to support the healthy development of growing pullets. With a protein content of 24%, our grower feed provides the essential nutrients necessary for robust bone and muscle development during this critical stage. Poultry keepers should continue feeding Leland Mills grower feed until the pullets lay their first egg, ensuring they receive the optimal nutrition needed to thrive and prepare for productive egg-laying in the future.
Transitioning to layer feed marks a pivotal stage in the lifecycle of chickens. This transition occurs after the hens lay their first egg, which usually happens around 16 weeks of age. At this stage, their nutritional needs shift to support the demands of egg production, with calcium playing a crucial role in ensuring the formation of strong and healthy eggshells.
Leland Mills recognizes the importance of meeting these evolving needs and incorporates calcium into our feeds, ensuring that hens receive the essential nutrients necessary for optimal eggshell formation and overall health.
When it comes to feeding egg-laying hens, Leland Mills offers a range of options tailored to meet their nutritional requirements. Our most popular choices include the 18% layer mash, Gallo Pro, and Hip-pea hens feeds. Each formulation is carefully crafted to provide the necessary nutrients for egg-laying hens, with benefits ranging from enhanced egg production to improved shell quality.
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Optimize your egg production with these nutrient rich feeds
In conclusion, providing high-quality feed tailored to the specific needs of chickens at each stage of their lifecycle is essential for promoting their health, vitality, and productivity. From feeding chicks with our specialized starter feed to supporting the egg-laying hens with our range of layer feed options, Leland Mills is committed to providing poultry keepers with the nutrition their flocks need to thrive.
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