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Scratch & Peck Feeds Naturally Free Poultry Layer Feed, 16%, Soy and Corn Free, Organic
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Product Description
Naturally Free Layer is a Verified Non-GMO and Certified Organic product. We use a blend of Pacific Northwest grown whole grains from Certified Organic Farms throughout the region. Our Layer Feeds are designed to be the healthiest and most natural product available for your laying hens. This complete Layer ration is formulated in two ways; our Soy Free Layer contains corn and our Naturally Free Layer does not contain corn. The grains are left naturally whole in this feed rather than highly processed into pellets. Naturally Free Layer Feed contains high amounts of calcium and slightly lower protein levels than our Naturally Free Grower. The calcium is used by hens to produce strong eggshells and should only be fed to birds that are laying or will lay in the near future. Some breeds will show an increase in production with a higher protein feed. Additional protein is also a great benefit to assist in new feather growth during the moulting process. This feed is suitable for ducks and all waterfowl!
Feeding information: Your hens should be approaching their full grown size at approximately 18-20 weeks of age. Begin introducing Naturally Free Layer gradually to allow for a slow adjustment to the new feed formula. This is more important when switching from a different type of feed such as crumbles or pellets as your chickens may not immediately know how to consume a mash style feed. Check our feeding tips label which is stitched into your feed bag to ensure your ladies are getting all of the quality nutrients provided in our feed. Be sure to offer fresh water, plenty of grit and you can begin to supplement oyster shell at this age. Feel free to continue offering 3-Grain Scratch or Scratch n' Corn by tossing around their run to promote foraging (scratching and pecking) or use as a training tool!
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude protein MIN 16.00% Calcium MIN 3.75%
Lysine MIN 0.70% Calcium MAX 4.75%
Methionine MIN 0.30% Phosphorus MIN 0.50%
Crude Fat MIN 3.00% Salt MIN 0.25%
Crude Fiber MAX 5.00% Salt MAX 0.75%
Ash MAX 15.00% Omega 3 Fatty Acids MIN 1.00%
There is no protective lining on these bags only paper. The paper packaging is made with biodegradable ink so that the bags can be composted.
Scratch and Peck Feeds orders are sent to Azure Standard within 1 week of manufacturing.
Feed from 20 weeks of age and on, or when laying eggs as a complete diet. Offer free choice layer grit to support digestion and oyster shell for egg shell strength. Feed can be fed dry, moistened, or fermented. Always offer plenty of clean, fresh water.
Begin introducing Naturally Free Layer gradually to allow for a slow adjustment to the new feed formula. This is more important when switching from a different type of feed such as crumbles or pellets as your chickens may not immediately know how to consume a mash style feed. Check our feeding tips label which is stitched into your feed bag to ensure your ladies are getting all of the quality nutrients provided in our feed. Be sure to offer fresh water, plenty of grit and you can begin to supplement oyster shell at this age. Feel free to continue offering 3-Grain Scratch or Scratch n' Corn by tossing around their run to promote foraging (scratching and pecking) or use as a training tool!
organic wheat, organic peas, organic barley, ground limestone, organic flaxseed meal, fish meal, crab meal, black soldier fly larvae meal, organic sunflower oil, monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, organic dehydrated kelp meal, salt, di-methionine, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, active dry yeast, hemicellulose extract, organic origanum oil, organic cinnamon bark oil, organic thyme oil, niacin supplement, selenium yeast, dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation product, copper sulfate, d-calcium panthothenate, vitamin a acetate, riboflavin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin d3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium iodate, folic acid, vitamin b-12 supplement, sodium selenite
Feeding information: Your hens should be approaching their full grown size at approximately 18-20 weeks of age. Begin introducing Naturally Free Layer gradually to allow for a slow adjustment to the new feed formula. This is more important when switching from a different type of feed such as crumbles or pellets as your chickens may not immediately know how to consume a mash style feed. Check our feeding tips label which is stitched into your feed bag to ensure your ladies are getting all of the quality nutrients provided in our feed. Be sure to offer fresh water, plenty of grit and you can begin to supplement oyster shell at this age. Feel free to continue offering 3-Grain Scratch or Scratch n' Corn by tossing around their run to promote foraging (scratching and pecking) or use as a training tool!
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude protein MIN 16.00% Calcium MIN 3.75%
Lysine MIN 0.70% Calcium MAX 4.75%
Methionine MIN 0.30% Phosphorus MIN 0.50%
Crude Fat MIN 3.00% Salt MIN 0.25%
Crude Fiber MAX 5.00% Salt MAX 0.75%
Ash MAX 15.00% Omega 3 Fatty Acids MIN 1.00%
There is no protective lining on these bags only paper. The paper packaging is made with biodegradable ink so that the bags can be composted.
Scratch and Peck Feeds orders are sent to Azure Standard within 1 week of manufacturing.
Directions
Feed from 20 weeks of age and on, or when laying eggs as a complete diet. Offer free choice layer grit to support digestion and oyster shell for egg shell strength. Feed can be fed dry, moistened, or fermented. Always offer plenty of clean, fresh water.
Begin introducing Naturally Free Layer gradually to allow for a slow adjustment to the new feed formula. This is more important when switching from a different type of feed such as crumbles or pellets as your chickens may not immediately know how to consume a mash style feed. Check our feeding tips label which is stitched into your feed bag to ensure your ladies are getting all of the quality nutrients provided in our feed. Be sure to offer fresh water, plenty of grit and you can begin to supplement oyster shell at this age. Feel free to continue offering 3-Grain Scratch or Scratch n' Corn by tossing around their run to promote foraging (scratching and pecking) or use as a training tool!
Ingredients
organic wheat, organic peas, organic barley, ground limestone, organic flaxseed meal, fish meal, crab meal, black soldier fly larvae meal, organic sunflower oil, monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, organic dehydrated kelp meal, salt, di-methionine, choline chloride, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, active dry yeast, hemicellulose extract, organic origanum oil, organic cinnamon bark oil, organic thyme oil, niacin supplement, selenium yeast, dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation product, copper sulfate, d-calcium panthothenate, vitamin a acetate, riboflavin supplement, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin d3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, thiamine mononitrate, calcium iodate, folic acid, vitamin b-12 supplement, sodium selenite
- Certified organic? Yes
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Package code: GP493
- Shipping weight: 41 lb
- Size: 40 lb
- Storage climate: dry
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Attention CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Return Policy
All AZU- items are non-returnable.
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Customer Reviews
By Marla J Coughtry
Date: January 03, 2023
Expensive. I can get the same size bag at the local feed store, also soy and corn free, with 17% protein. It is not organic but it is $32.00 per bag. At a $15 / bag difference, that's a lot.. Since we have cold winters, I add flax seed, hemp seed and grubs to up their nutritional intake for the winter. Add those costs to the difference in price and it's big.
Rating: 
[4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By Wendy B-Mc
Date: December 31, 2022
Chicken food organic
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Misha
Date: December 30, 2022
Our hens are healthy and seem to love it!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By customer
Date: December 20, 2022
The chickens love this feed. It's getting a bit too expensive for me so I may not get it all the time now .
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Jennifer
Date: December 18, 2022
I've been using this for a long time and my chickens are very healthy.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Tamara Krouse
Date: November 01, 2022
My birds love it and I value the ingredients!!!
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]