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Country Heritage Chicken Layer 16% Pelleted Feed
Introduction
Country Heritage Chicken Layer 16% Pelleted Feed is a high-quality feed designed for laying chickens from 16 weeks of age and continuing through their productive life. This feed is formulated to support strong egg production and overall flock vitality. With its balanced 16% protein and essential vitamins and minerals, this feed is ideal for backyard poultry owners and homesteaders.
Features
- 16% protein for optimal egg production
- Pelleted form to reduce waste
- Fortified with vitamins and minerals for strong eggshells and healthy birds
- Suitable for birds 16 weeks and older
- Made in the USA
- 50 lb bag for a long-lasting supply
Pros
- Supports consistent egg laying and overall flock vitality
- Reduces feed waste with its pelletized formula
- Enriched with calcium, essential vitamins, and minerals for peak performance
- Versatile and suitable for mixed backyard flocks, including chickens, ducks, and game birds
- Trusted by backyard poultry owners and homesteaders for its reliable and consistent results
Cons
- No medication included, which may be a concern for some poultry owners
- Limited to birds 16 weeks and older, not suitable for younger birds
Description
Country Heritage Chicken Layer 16% Pelleted Feed is designed to provide complete nutrition for laying chickens and ducks. Its balanced formula delivers vital nutrients for consistent egg laying and overall flock vitality across all seasons. The clean, pelletized formula reduces feed waste, ensuring that your laying hens and ducks get complete nutrition in every bite with minimal waste.
Feeding Directions
Feed as the sole ration beginning at 16 weeks of age. You may provide ad libitum access to coarse oyster shell or limestone as desired. Ensure birds have access to clean, cool water at all times. Store feed in a cool, dry location free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Do not feed if mold or infestation occurs.
Specifications
- Feed Type: Pellet
- Protein: 16%
- Chicken Age: 16 Weeks and Older
- Medicated: No
- Bag Size: 50 Pounds
- Item Weight: 50 Pounds
- Date First Available: October 19, 2017
- Manufacturer: CountryMax
- ASIN: B076KZNN1F
- Best Sellers Rank: #27,622 in Pet Supplies, #257 in Bird Food
- Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 232 ratings
FLOWERTRUCKLA –
Great quality layer pellets
I have no problem with the food and quality. My hens seems to prefer not having pellets but the quality was great.
Alex –
Can’t beat it.
The chickens love it, we get consistent high-quality egg production even in winter, and it’s one of the best value options out there. Highly recommend!
Kelly Jackson –
its GREAT!
Chicks love it…. lol
sabs –
Hen Favorite
My girls have been eating a great, quality feed for years, but I noticed lately they donât seem as into it. I figured they were getting tired of the same thing every day, like many animals, so took a chance on this feed and I am constantly refilling the feeder. They absolutely love it! The eggs are still fabulous. Iâm not crazy about the price, but I am crazy about my girls, so I am investing in the big bag. I highly recommend.
Karen G –
Great value and hens like it
I wasnât sure if they would take to the pellets because I also feed whole grains but they eat it all every day and seem happy with it. The price is one of the lowest (chicken feed is expensive!) but it still provides the proper nutrition and the hens are happy and healthy and laying every day.
Shannon Dickens –
Started laying again
Our chickens had stopped laying this past winter for 2 weeks. Decided to change their food to this. Within 2 days of starting they started laying again. They absolutely loved eating this.
Sara C Cecchini –
Great choice for backyard chickens
I have five chickens and I have used this brand of feed for them for the last two years without any problems. Theyâve been very healthy have laid great eggs, and they seem to really like this food
Honest ABE –
Update from1 star to 4 stars.
UPDATE: After learning that water needs to be added to this feed, now my chickens love it. I am not too proud to admit I was at fault.UPDATE: After trying to wean my hens to feed on this pellets, they just do not want to eat it no matter how I introduced it to them. I still have the whole bag, and they do not want to eat it. What a waste of money.And I thought to myself, good quality, means you get what you pay for, in this case, I paid a little bit more than I could buy locally. And since many stores are closed, I had to drive like 2 hours to pick one up, so I ordered online and paid a little more, like $10 more. So I opened it when I got it and grabs a scoop to give to my ladies, and they really picked at and picked at, and found out that they needed to get used to this food, so I mixed it with the current food they have which I paid $12/bag, and they ate most of it but still a lot of left overs that they seems to not used to to. The crumbles are very good size, perfect for grubbing, my chickens are still picky at the moment. Hope they eat more cause I don’t want to be stuck with a full bag and the chickens don’t want it.