Nourishing Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Mini Bits

NatureWise® Nourishing Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Mini Bits are specially cooked for better nutrient absorption and less waste, making every bit better for birds. Mini Bits are perfectly proportioned for small beaks for best consumption. Each bit provides complete natural* nutrition with the right balance of protein, amino acids, prebiotics, probiotics, yeast cultures, and essential oils to support gut health, immunity and promote chick vitality.

*As defined by AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials).

18.0% Crude Protein

6.0% Max Crude Fiber

2.5% Crude Fat

Ingredients

Whole Ground Corn, Wheat Middlings, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Rice Bran, Wheat Flour, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Colored with Organic Tagetes (Aztec Marigold) Meal, Organic Dried Kelp, Choline Chloride, L-Lysine, Dried Trichoderma reesei Fermentation Product, L-Threonine, 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, Silicon Dioxide, Oregano Essential Oil, Thyme Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Star Anise Essential Oil, Dried Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Extract, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Dried Bacillus licheniformis 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, Feed Grade Hydrolyzed Vegetable Oil, Citric Acid (a preservative), Mixed Tocopherols (a preservative), Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient Level

Crude Protein, minimum 18.0%

Lysine, minimum 0.9%

Methionine, minimum 0.36%

Crude Fat, minimum 2.5%

Crude Fiber, maximum 6.0%

Calcium, minimum 0.8%

Calcium, maximum 1.3%

Phosphorus, minimumv 0.6%

Salt, minimum 0.25%

Salt, maximum 0.65%

Sodium, minimum 0.15%

Sodium, maximum 0.24%

Manganese, minimum 110 ppm

Selenium, minimum 0.3 ppm

Vitamin A, minimum 4,000 IU/lb

Vitamin D3, minimum 1,100 IU/lb

Vitamin E, minimum 20 IU/lb

Lactobacillus acidophilus, minimum 10.2 MIL CFU/LB

Lactobacillus casei, minimum 10.2 MIL CFU/LB

Bifidobacterium thermophilum, minimum 10.2 MIL CFU/LB

Enterococcus Faecium, minimum 10.2 MIL CFU/LB

Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Feeding Instructions

Feed NatureWise® Nourishing Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Mini Bits as the sole diet beginning at hatch.

Don’t let feeders run empty.

Clean feeders and waterers regularly.

Keep clean, fresh water available at all times.

At 16 weeks or onset of lay, switch to NatureWise® Nourishing Layer 18% Protein Bits complete layer diet.

Our Features

Optimized Digestion and Nutrition Absorption

Prebiotics, probiotics, and yeast culture support optimum digestion and nutrient absorption.
Optimizes Flocks Performance

Essential oils from oregano and other herbs promote feed consumption.
Supports Healthy Growth in Chicks

Packed with natural* plant extracts to support healthy growth and bone formation.
Reduces Manure Smell

Yucca schidigera extract aids in the control of manure odor.
Mini Bits

Mini bits are perfectly proportioned for small beaks.

NatureWise Nourishing Chick Starter Grower 18% Protien Mini Bits

Easy to digest natural* nutrition for a strong start in a hardy mini bit for less feed waste

*As defined by AAFCO (American Association of Feed Control Officials)

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.

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