Healthy chickens lay tasty eggs, and you get healthy chickens from quality chicken feed. Finding the right feed with the right nutritional balance is important and the professionals at Frizelle Enos in Penngrove are here to assist you.
Chickens will eat anything from grain to bugs, and even animal products depending on how small the pieces are. Additionally, they need a diverse range of nutrients in order to not only lay eggs but lay eggs that are nutritionally dense.
Chick starter and grower feeds are packed with calories, especially from protein - to assist your chicks grow, strengthening their immune systems, and improving their general health and wellness. Grower feed is essential for healthy chickens.
Layer feed has a different dietary composition that consists of more calcium to stimulate proper egg production in newly laying chickens.
Flock raiser provides a well balanced nutrition when you have a combined flock of chickens. It's much easier to use and still provides terrific nutrition.
Crumble and pellets are often the primary presentation of flock raiser food, as it's very easy for chicks and chickens alike to consume and absorb.
Shell grit has 2 functions - one, it helps the gizzard break down food effectively, and two, it adds additional calcium to your chicken's diet. Calcium is required for proper nutrition regardless, but it's particularly essential for egg-laying hens.
Cracked corn isn't a great feed - it's calorie-dense but not big on nutrition. Regardless, it's a nice treat for your chickens, it's considerably cheap and in a pinch, it can be used to feed your chickens if you've got nothing else on hand.
If you have chicken questions, we've got the solutions. At Frizelle Enos, we understand chickens. It's our pleasure to serve the Penngrove area, and with years of expertise and dedication to raising healthy chicken. You can trust us to provide the best items for your flock. Give us a call at or come see us at our store and let us assist you feed your chickens the perfect food for their needs.