Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb
Nutrena® NatureWise® Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb™ is made for the specialty chicks you call family. With 24% protein, thiamine, and vitamin E, it provides balanced nutrition to support early growth and vitality in silkie, bantam, and ornamental breeds. The easy-to-eat Micro Clean Crumb pieces are perfectly sized for small beaks to simplify feeding and reduce waste. Fortified with our Herbal Blend and FlockShield® for immune health, digestion, and nutrient absorption, this feed gives your chicks a strong, healthy start from hatch to home.
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Ingredients
Ground Corn, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Rice Bran, Soybean Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Hydrolyzed Poultry Feathers, Monocalcium Phosphate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, Fish Meal (preserved with Ethoxyquin), L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Dried Aspergillus niger Fermentation Extract, L-Threonine, DL-Methionine, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Amino Acid Complex, Yeast Culture, Manganous Oxide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide, Oregano Essential Oil, Zinc Amino Acid Complex, Zinc Oxide, Tagetes (Aztec Marigold) Extract, Rosemary Extract, Artificial Flavors, Vitamin E Supplement, Selenium Yeast, Niacin Supplement, Copper Sulfate, Copper Amino Acid Complex, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product.
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Guaranteed Analysis
Nutrient LevelCrude Protein 24.0%Lysine, minimum 1.3%Methionine, minimum 0.5%Crude Fat, minimum 5.0%Crude Fiber, maximum 5.0%Calcium, minimum 0.75%Calcium, maximum 1.25%Phosphorus, minimum 0.6%Salt, minimum 0.2%Salt, maximum 0.7%Sodium. minimum 0.18%Sodium, maximum 0.22%Selenium, minimum 0.3 ppmVitamin A, minimum 4,530 IU/lb.Vitamin E, minimum 10 IU/lb.Thiamine, minimum 1.1 mg/kgLactobacillus acidophilus, minimum 10.2 mil CFU/lb.Bifidobacterium thermophilum, minimum 10.2 mil CFU/lb.Enterococcus faecium 10.2 mil CFU/lb. -
Feeding Instructions
Feed NatureWise® Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb™ 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® Silkie & Ornamental Layer 22% Protein Clean Crumb™.
Why Choose Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower for Specialty Chicks
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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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Specialty Growth Essentials
Crafted with 24% protein, 1.1 mg/lb thiamine, and vitamin E, our feed has what your chicks need for a strong and healthy start.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower
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How much protein do baby chicks need in their diet?
Specialty chicks need a high-protein diet to support rapid growth. Nutrena’s NatureWise Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb contains 24%, which is ideal for the first weeks of life.
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How long should chicks stay on starter grower feed before switching?
Chicks should remain on starter grower feed until about 16 weeks of age or at the onset of lay. After that, transition to a layer feed like NatureWise Silkie & Ornamental Layer 24% Protein Clean Crumb™ to support continued growth.
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What vitamins and minerals are essential for chick growth?
Specialty chicks need protein, vitamin E and thiamine (Vit B1) in their diets for growth and development. NatureWise Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb contains 24% protein, 1.1 mg/lb thiamine, and 10 IU/lb Vitamin E.
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What is Micro Clean Crumb?
NatureWise Silkie & Ornamental Starter Grower 24% Protein Micro Clean Crumb was designed specifically for small beaks. The Micro Clean Crumb™ is a unique form, made of extra small extruded bits that are sized and designed specifically for specialty birds to support their unique nutritional needs and help decrease waste.
Learn More on the Poultry Blog
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Raising Silkie, Ornamental, and Bantam Chicks: A Guide to Proper Nutrition
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Choosing the Right Chick Feed
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