How does NatureWise® support everyday poultry nutrition needs?
Nutrena® NatureWise® supports everyday poultry nutrition by delivering stage-specific protein levels, essential vitamins and minerals, and targeted functional benefits, like egg production, feather sheen, chick growth, and skeletal support built directly into each feed formula.
Caring for your backyard chickens starts with choosing the right poultry feed—one that supports healthy growth, strong egg production, and overall flock vitality. That’s why NatureWise poultry feeds include a specific “essential” in every bag.
NatureWise Essentials are core nutritional benefits thoughtfully built into each formula. Whether you’re feeding chicks, laying hens, or a mixed backyard flock, your birds receive consistent, purposeful nutrition without the guesswork.
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Key Takeaways
- Choosing the right poultry feed is crucial for healthy backyard chickens and includes essential nutrients for growth and egg production.
- Nutrena NatureWise offers various feeds including Egg Essentials, Feather Essentials, Growth Essentials, and Joint Essentials tailored to chicken needs.
- Specialty birds have unique nutritional requirements, and NatureWise Specialty Essentials meet these needs with targeted nutrition.
- All NatureWise feeds ensure consistent poultry nutrition for healthy, productive, and thriving chickens.
What essential nutrients do backyard chickens need every day?
Egg Essentials support consistent egg production and strong eggshells with protein, calcium, and added vitamins A, D3, and E. Egg Essentials can be found in all NatureWise Layer feeds, including:
- NatureWise Layer 17% Protein Pellet
- NatureWise Layer 17% Protein Crumble
- NatureWise All Flock 20% Protein Pellet
- NatureWise All Flock 20% Protein Crumble
- NatureWise Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed
- NatureWise Hearty Hen® 18% Protein Soy-Free Pellet
- NatureWise Free-Range Egg Producer 21% Protein Pellet
Learn more about feeding layers.
What essential nutrients support feather health in chickens?
Feather Essentials help maintain full, shiny feathers using protein, chelated trace minerals, and essential vitamins that support feather growth and sheen. Found in NatureWise Feather Fixer® 20% Protein Pellet.
Learn more about supporting your birds during molt.
Do chicks need specific nutrients for healthy growth?
Growth Essentials give chicks a strong, healthy start with balanced protein, calcium, and key vitamins that support early development. Growth Essentials can be found in
- NatureWise Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Crumble Non-Medicated
- NatureWise Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Crumble Medicated
- NatureWise Meatbird Start to Finish 22% Protein Crumble
Learn more about starting your chicks off right.
Do ducks and geese require different nutrition than chickens?
Joint Essentials help promote strong bones and healthy movement with added niacin and essential vitamins that support skeletal development. Found in NatureWise Ducks & Geese 18% Protein Floating Bits.
Learn more about raising ducks and geese.
Do specialty birds need different nutrition than standard backyard chickens?
Some birds have unique nutritional needs. NatureWise Specialty Essentials are crafted specifically for specialty breeds.
Specialty Layer Essentials support specialty laying birds with targeted nutrients, including protein, vitamins A, D3, and E, and thiamine. Found in NatureWise Silkie & Ornamental Layer 22% Protein Clean Crumb™.
Specialty Growth Essentials support specialty chicks with balanced protein, vitamin E, and thiamine for a strong, healthy start. Found in NatureWise Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb™.
Learn more about Silkie & Ornamental breeds.
No matter the bag or the bird, NatureWise delivers consistent poultry nutrition to help keep chickens healthy, productive, and thriving.
