Blog
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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 t...
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Egg Binding: What It Is and How to Prevent and Treat It
Understand egg binding and its serious consequences for hens. Learn about causes and symptoms of this critical condition....
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Can Feed Form Improve Your Flocks Feeding Experience?
Good nutrition contributes to a healthier flock, exceptional eggs, vibrant plumage, and happier birds. At Nutrena, we believe nutrition is key for your flock’s health. That’s why we’ve created N...
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Can the Way Poultry Feed is Made Enhance Nutrient Absorption?
At Nutrena, what’s inside counts. And the way the feed is cooked counts, too. For over 100 years, Nutrena has been continually innovating feeds. Our feed formulations are grounded in the latest rese...
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What Makes a Poultry Feed a Good Value?
What does good value in a feed mean to you? Is it a fair price? Quality ingredients? Less waste? NatureWise Nourishing was formulated with these things in mind. ...
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Care Tips for Healthy Hens: How to Keep Your Flock Thriving
Learn the important factors involved in keeping your hens healthy and happy!...
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How Much Does a Chicken Eat?
Wondering how much feed to buy at a time for your flock? Here are estimates that will make feed-buying a snap....
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When Pullets Start to Lay Eggs
Learn when pullets begin laying eggs, how to tell they’re ready, and what nutrition and housing they need for a healthy start....
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Getting the Most Eggs From Your Hens in the Cold Weather
Bring more eggs in from the cold! By Jennifer Murtoff, Home to Roost LLC Cold weather and shorter days can create challenges for our normally productive hens and the eggs that they do lay. How can you...
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What to Expect When Chickens Begin to Lay
Wondering what happens when your hens start laying? Learn when to expect eggs, what early eggs look like, and how to support healthy production....
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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' ...
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NatureWise Feeds with Vitamin D for Healthy, Strong-Shelled Eggs
At Cargill we're working hard to help your hens live their best lives and lay great eggs! Our NatureWise feeds now contain more Vitamin D3. What is this vitamin, and why is it important for your birds...
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Amino Acids: Helping Your Flock Through Molt
You may have seen the words amino acids on labels of human dietary supplements that claim to build healthy muscle, lower blood sugar, or improve skin condition. What are amino acids, and why are they ...
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Making the Switch: Chick Feed to Layer Feed
Learn when and how to transition your flock from chick starter to layer feed. Discover best practices for a smooth switch and healthy egg production....
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Hatching Chicken Eggs: 10 Tips
You’ve got your incubator and fertilized eggs, and you’ve read all the instructions on hatching and caring for chicks......
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How a Hen Makes an Egg: The Laying Cycle Explained
The laying cycle is an important part of a hen’s life. An egg, or ovum, starts in the ovary......