Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed
Nutrena® NatureWise® Harvest Blend 18% Textured Layer chicken feed provides complete, wholesome nutrition for the backyard hens you call family. With 18% protein—the highest among textured layer feeds—it supports strong egg production, vibrant health, and steady daily performance. This textured blend combines visible whole grains, veggies, and protein-rich pellets for a flavorful, nutrient-dense meal hens love. Enhanced with vitamins A, D3, and E, plus calcium, it promotes strong shells and rich, bright yolks. The textured form encourages natural pecking behavior and adds variety that keeps hens engaged. Enriched with our Herbal Blend and FlockShield® for immune health, digestion, and vitality, this nourishing feed delivers balanced, advanced nutrition in every bite to help your flock thrive.
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Ingredients
Wheat Middlings, Cracked Corn, Whole Oats, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Roasted Whole Soybeans, Whole Milo, Corn Gluten Feed, Oyster Shell, Black Sunflower Seeds, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Whole Wheat, Dried Peas, Yellow Corn, Peas, Salt, Lignin Sulfonate, Propionic Acid (a preservative), DL-Methionine, 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, L-Lysine, 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, Citric Acid (a preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative).
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient LevelCrude Protein, minimum 18.0%Lysine, minimum 0.85%Methionine, minimum 0.35%Crude Fat, minimum 6.0%Crude Fiber, maximum 6.0%Calcium, minimum 3.0%Calcium, maximum 4.0%Phosphorus, minimum 0.45%Salt, minimum 0.10%Salt, maximum 0.60%Sodium, minimum 0.15%Sodium, maximum 0.23%Maganese, minimum 110 ppmSelenium, minimum 0.3 ppmVitamin A, minimum 4,000 IU/lb.Vitamin D3, minimum 2,500 IU/lb.Vitamin E, minimum 20 IU/lb.Lactobacillus acidophilus, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LBLactobacillus casei, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LBBifidobacterium thermophilum, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LBEnterococcus Faecium, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LBContains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
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Feeding Instructions
Start your bird on NatureWise® Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Crumble, until 16 weeks of age
Feed NatureWise® Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed 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 NatureWise® Poultry Grit free choice.
Provide NatureWise® Oyster Shell free choice after 16 weeks of age.
Why Choose Harvest Blend for Laying Hens
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Herbal Blend
We carefully craft our feeds with a unique blend of herbs and essential oils, ensuring your birds are nourished and beaming with a glow of good health.
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FlockShield™
Formulated with ingredients to support a strong immune system, optimal digestion, and superior nutrient absorption in healthy flocks.
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Egg Essentials
With 18% protein, vitamins A, D3, & E, and 3% calcium, our feed has what your hens need to continue laying healthy eggs with bright yolks.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harvest Blend
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What is the best type of feed for laying hens—textured, pellets, or crumbles?
The best feed form for your flock depends on their age, needs, and breed. NatureWise Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed is ideal for laying hens 16 weeks or older. The blend of vegetables and grains increase palatability and animal acceptance, along with a nutritional pellet which delivers the protein, vitamins, and minerals required.
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What vitamins and minerals are essential for egg production?
Protein, vitamins A, D3 & E, and calcium are all important for egg production. NatureWise Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed is crafted with Egg Essentials to help your hens lay healthy eggs with bright yolks.
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Is NatureWise Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed natural?
Yes! NatureWise Harvest Blend 18% Protein Textured Layer Feed is crafted with natural* ingredients along with vitamins, minerals, essential oils, and amino acids. *As defined by AAFCO.
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