Layer 17% Crumble
Coming June 2025
NatureWise® Layer Crumble Poultry Feed (now with 17% protein!) is a specially designed formula enriched with vitamin D3 and essential oils for healthier hens and eggs, maximized egg production, superior eggshell strength, and noticeably vibrant egg yolks. Why more protein? The increased protein supports your bird’s body condition and overall bird health. Crumble form encourages consumption and is necessary for smaller breeds such as bantams. It’s an ideal choice to provide advanced nutrition to your laying hens.
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Ingredients
Whole Ground Corn, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Rice Bran, Rice Bran Solvent Extracted, Calcium Carbonate, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Corn Germ Meal, Wheat Middlings, Salt, Citric Acid (a preservative), Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Tagetes (Aztec Marigold) Extract, Rosemary Extract, 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, 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, Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative).
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient LevelCrude Protein, minimum 17.0%Lysine, minimum 0.75%Methionine, minimum 0.35%Crude Fat, minimum 2.5%Crude Fiber, maximum 6.0%Calcium, minimum 3.70%Calcium, maximum 3.90%Phosphorus, minimum 0.45%Salt, minimum 0.25%Salt, maximum 0.65%Sodium, minimum 0.15%Sodium, maximum 0.23%Manganese, minimum 110 ppmSelenium, minimum 0.30 ppmVitamin A, minimum 4,000 IU/lbVitamin D3, minimum 2,500 IU/lbVitamin E, minimum 20 IU/lbLactobacillus 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, until 16 weeks of age
Feed NatureWise® Layer Feed 17% 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 grit free choice.
Provide oyster shell free choice after 16 weeks of age.
Our Features
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Optimizes Flocks Performance
Essential oils from oregano and other herbs support your healthy flock, egg weight, and size.
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Promotes Eggshell Strength
Vitamin D3 promotes calcium absorption for strong eggshells with less breakage and optimum Vitamin D3 levels in eggs.
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Optimized Digestion and Nutrition Absorption
Prebiotics, probiotics, and yeast culture support optimum digestion and nutrient absorption.
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Reduces Manure Smell
Yucca schidigera extract aids in the control of manure odor.
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Enriches Yolk Color
Supports golden egg yolks with Tagetes (Aztec marigold) meal.
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Supports Healthy Growth
Packed with natural* plant extracts to support healthy growth and bone formation.
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FlockShield
Boost Your Poultry Flock’s Health and Performance with FlockShield from Nutrena
FlockShield products are formulated with essential nutrients and ingredients to promote strong immune systems, digestive health, and overall vitality in chickens. By utilizing FlockShield, poultry owners can enhance the resilience and performance of their flocks, ensuring healthier and more productive birds.
Get the Scoop from the Coop
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The Power of Protein: Why Protein Matters for Layer Hens
Protein isn’t just crucial for chicks; it’s equally important for layer hens. As your hens mature and begin laying eggs, their nutritional needs change, and protein becomes a key nutrient to support their health and productivity.
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NatureWise Feeds with Vitamin D for Healthy, Strong-Shelled Eggs
Our NatureWise feeds now contain more Vitamin D3. What is this vitamin, and why is it important for your birds and you?
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Essential Oils: Helping Your Birds Live Their Best Lives
While there is still skepticism around the use of essential oils and more research to be conducted, some poultry farmers have integrated essential oils and other natural ingredients into their birds’ diets to promote flock health.
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More Protein with NatureWise®
Now Nutrena NatureWise Layer Crumble, Layer Pellet and Feather Fixer® offer even more protein for productive laying hens.
Why is protein so important? To start, protein supports hens’ growth and development. More protein ensures productive laying and eggs with strong shells. And protein, together with amino acids, support feather development, feather vibrancy, and regrowth.
