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Nourishing Layer 18% Protein Bits

NatureWise® Nourishing Layer 18% Protein Bits are specially cooked for better nutrient absorption, and less waste, making every bit better for birds. Their unique triangle shape is crumble size with the durability of a pellet, ideal for feeders or ground feeding. Enriched with vitamin D3 and essential oils for healthier hens and eggs, maximized egg production, superior eggshell strength, and noticeably vibrant egg yolks.

18.0% Crude Protein
6.0% Max Crude Fiber
4.0% Crude Fat
  • Ingredients

    Whole Ground Corn, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Calcium Carbonate, Rice Bran, Wheat Flour, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Salt, Colored with Organic Tagetes (Aztec Marigold) Meal, Organic Dried Kelp, Dried Trichoderma reesei Fermentation Product, 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, 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), Rosemary Extract, Silicon Dioxide.

  • Guaranteed Analysis

    Nutrient Level
    Crude Protein, minimum 18.0%
    Lysine, minimum 0.75%
    Methionine, minimum 0.35%
    Crude Fat, minimum 4.0%
    Crude Fiber, maximum 6.0.%
    Calcium, minimum 3.7%
    Calcium, maximum 3.9%
    Phosphorus, minimum 0.45%
    Salt, minimum 0.25%
    Salt, maximum 0.65%
    Sodium, minimum 0.15%
    Sodium, maximum 0.23%
    Manganese, minimum 110 ppm
    Selenium, minimum 0.3 ppm
    Vitamin 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/LB
    Lactobacillus casei, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LB
    Bifidobacterium thermophilum, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LB
    Enterococcus Faecium, minimum 5.1 MIL CFU/LB

  • Feeding Instructions

    Start your bird on NatureWise® Nourishing Chick Starter Grower 18% Protein Mini Bits until 16 weeks of age.

    Feed NatureWise® Nourishing Layer 18% Protein Bits 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

  • Essential Oils icons

    Optimizes Flocks Performance

    Essential oils from oregano and other herbs support your healthy flock, egg weight, and size.

  • Promotes Eggshell Strength

    Vitamin D3 promotes calcium absorption for strong eggshells with less breakage and optimum Vitamin D3 levels in eggs.

  • Prebiotics and Probiotics icons

    Optimized Digestion and Nutrition Absorption

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

  • Natural* Plant Extracts icon

    Supports Healthy Growth in Chicks

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

  • No Odor icon

    Reduces Manure Smell

    Yucca schidigera extract aids in the control of manure odor.

  • Golden Egg Yolks icon

    Enriches Yolk Color

    Supports golden egg yolks with Tagetes (Aztec marigold) meal.

NatureWise Nourishing Layer 18% Protein Bits

Easy to digest natural* layer nutrition in a hardy bit for less feed waste

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

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