Chicken Feed
Keep your flock healthy, productive, and thriving with premium chicken feed designed to meet the needs of birds at all life stages. Whether you have chicks, growers, layers, broilers, or show birds, PᴇᴛsLɪғᴇsᴛʏʟᴇ offers high-quality poultry feed for every purpose, including organic, high-protein, and medicated options.
Types of Chicken Feed
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Chick Starter Feed: Provides essential nutrients for young chicks up to 8–10 weeks old.
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Grower Feed: Supports healthy development for adolescent birds.
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Layer Feed: Ensures egg-producing hens get extra nutrition for strong, healthy eggs.
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Broiler Feed: Optimized for meat chickens to support growth and weight gain.
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Show Bird Feed: Specially formulated for prize-winning chickens.
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Medicated Feed: Prevents coccidiosis and other common poultry diseases.
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Supplemental Feed: Oyster shell feed for calcium, poultry grit for digestion, and chicken scratch as a treat.
Chickens thrive when fed the right feed for their life stage, whether it’s crumbles for young chicks or pellets for older birds. Layer hens, in particular, require extra nutrients to maintain egg production. Regularly check feeding recommendations on the feed package and store feed in a cool, dry, sealed container to ensure freshness.
With Autoship delivery from PᴇᴛsLɪғᴇsᴛʏʟᴇ, you can ensure your flock always has the nutrition they need without interruptions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the best chicken feeds?
A: The best feed depends on your chickens’ life stage, type, and purpose. Starter, grower, layer, broiler, and breeder feeds provide targeted nutrition. Medicated feeds prevent diseases like coccidiosis, while supplements provide additional vitamins, minerals, and probiotics.
Q: How much chicken feed should I use per day?
A: The amount varies by feed type and bird size. On average, a laying hen consumes about 4 oz. (¼ pound) per day. Adjust for breed, life stage, and seasonal changes.
Q: When should you change chicken feed?
A: Feed starter feed up to 8–10 weeks, then switch to grower feed. At 18 weeks or after the first egg, transition to layer feed.
Q: Does chicken feed expire?
A: Yes, most feed lasts about six months. Store feed in a sealed, dry, and cool area to maintain freshness.
Q: What can you feed baby chicks?
A: Use a complete chick starter feed, medicated or non-medicated, as recommended by your veterinarian.