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The best food for chickens is a balanced diet of commercial feed (starter, grower, or layer pellets/mash) appropriate for their age, supplemented with healthy treats like leafy greens (kale, chard), fruits (berries, melon), vegetables (cucumbers, carrots), and protein sources (insects, mealworms, cooked eggs). Ensure they always have access to grit, fresh water, and oyster shell (for layers), while avoiding toxic items like avocado pits, rhubarb, and moldy foods.
Core Diet (Based on Age)
Chicks: Chick Starter feed (higher protein, higher phosphorus).
Pullets (6-18 weeks): Grower or Pullet feed.
Laying Hens (18+ weeks): Layer feed (high calcium & protein).
All Ages: Fresh water and grit are essential.
Healthy Treats & Supplements (Moderation)
Greens: Kale, chard, spinach, dandelion, grasses, weeds.
Fruits: Berries, apples (no seeds), melons, strawberries.
Vegetables: Carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, pumpkin, cooked sweet potatoes.
Protein Boosts: Mealworms, black soldier fly larvae, cooked eggs (with shells for calcium).
Grains/Seeds: Oatmeal, sunflower seeds, cracked corn (especially in winter).
Other: Fermented feed, spent brewery grains.
Foods to Avoid
Toxic: Avocado pits/skins, rhubarb, uncooked/dried beans, moldy or rotten foods.
Egg Flavor Impact: Garlic, onions (can give eggs a strong taste).
Excessive: Salty foods, too many sugary fruits.
Feeding Tips
Treats in Moderation: No more than 10% of their diet.
Cleanliness: Don't let scraps rot to prevent botulism.
Calcium: Oyster shell for layers to support eggshells.
Core Diet (Based on Age)
Chicks: Chick Starter feed (higher protein, higher phosphorus).
Pullets (6-18 weeks): Grower or Pullet feed.
Laying Hens (18+ weeks): Layer feed (high calcium & protein).
All Ages: Fresh water and grit are essential
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