Eaton Pet & Pasture USA-Grown BSF Grubs, 1 lb x2
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 1 lb, pack of 2
Best for US-sourced treats
FLOCKLEADER Freedom Fly BSF Larvae Treat, 1 lb
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 1 lb
Best for Coop-kept hens needing foraging
Fluker's Culinary Coop Canned Mealworms, 3-Pack
- Type
- Canned mealworms
- Size
- 2.75 oz, pack of 3
Best for Occasional treats
FLYGRUBS Dried BSF Larvae Chicken Treat
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- Multiple sizes (5 lb, 1 lb, 10 lb)
- Protein %
- 36-42%
Best for Scatter treats and molting season
Happy Hen Treats Mealworm Frenzy, 30 oz
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 30 oz tub
Best for Training and taming hens
Kalmbach Feeds Layer Pellets, 25 lb
- Type
- Layer pellets
- Bag size
- 25 lb
- Medicated?
- Antibiotic free
Best for Everyday laying-hen feed
Kent Home Fresh Multi Flock Pellet, 22%
- Type
- Multi-flock pellets
- Bag size
- 50 lb
- Protein %
- 22%
Best for Mixed poultry flocks
Manna Pro 16% Layer Pellets with Probiotics, 8 lb x2
- Type
- Layer pellets
- Bag size
- 8 lb, pack of 2
- Protein %
- 16%
Best for Small flocks buying feed in small bags
Mile Four Organic Layer Mash, 2 lb x2
- Type
- Layer mash (organic)
- Bag size
- 2 lb, pack of 2
- Protein %
- 16%
Best for Trying an organic soy-free feed
Purina Start and Grow Non-Medicated Crumbles, 5 lb x2
- Type
- Starter/grower crumbles
- Bag size
- 5 lb, pack of 2
- Medicated?
- Non-medicated
Best for First chicks
Scratch and Peck Organic Layer Mash, 10 lb
- Type
- Layer mash (organic, fermentable)
- Bag size
- 10 lb
- Protein %
- 16%
Best for Organic, soy-free layer diets
Small Pet Select Chicken Grower Feed, 20 lb x2
- Type
- Grower feed
- Bag size
- 20 lb, pack of 2
- Protein %
- 18%
Best for Growing pullets
TradeKing Dried Mealworms, 2 lb
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 2 lb
Best for Taming and treat feeding
Vet's Plus Merricks Blue Ribbon Poultry Electrolytes
- Type
- Poultry electrolytes
- Size
- 4 oz
Best for Keeping on hand for hot weather
Vitakraft Crunch Sticks Chicken Treats, 3 Sticks
- Type
- Baked hanging treat sticks
- Size
- 3 sticks, 7.7 oz
Best for Enrichment in small runs
Adaman Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, 15 lb
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 15 lb
- Protein %
- Up to 45% crude
Best for Bulk treats for laying hens
FlockLeader Arrive Chick Probiotic Water Supplement
- Type
- Probiotic/prebiotic water supplement
- Size
- 8 oz, pack of 2
- Use
- Young poultry 0-8 weeks
Best for Newly hatched chicks
Fluker's Culinary Coop Dried Soldier Worms, 16 oz x2
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 16 oz, pack of 2
Best for Laying-hen treats
Happy Hen Treats Mealworm Frenzy, 5 lb
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 5 lb pouch
Best for Regular treat feeders
Kalmbach Feeds Layer Crumbles, 25 lb
- Type
- Layer crumbles
- Bag size
- 25 lb
- Medicated?
- Antibiotic free
Best for Hens that prefer crumbles
Manna Pro 16% Layer Crumbles with Probiotics, 8 lb x2
- Type
- Layer crumbles
- Bag size
- 8 lb, pack of 2
- Protein %
- 16%
Best for Small flocks preferring crumbles
Mile Four Organic Chick Starter Mash, 23 lb
- Type
- Starter mash (organic)
- Bag size
- 23 lb
- Protein %
- 21%
Best for Organic chick rearing
Purina Flock Raiser Crumbles, 5 lb x2
- Type
- Starter/grower crumbles (all-flock)
- Bag size
- 5 lb, pack of 2
Best for Mixed hatches of chicks and ducklings
Scratch and Peck Organic Grower Mash, 10 lb
- Type
- Grower mash (organic, fermentable)
- Bag size
- 10 lb
- Protein %
- 17%
Best for Growing pullets and ducklings
Small Pet Select Chick Grit, 10 lb
- Type
- Insoluble grit (chick size)
- Size
- 10 lb
Best for Chicks and ducklings
FlockLeader Recover 911 Stress Water Supplement
- Type
- Probiotic water supplement with electrolytes and oregano
- Size
- 8 oz, pack of 2
- Use
- Periods of stress (weather, molting)
Best for Supporting birds during stressful periods
Happy Hen Treats Grub Frenzy, 30 oz
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 30 oz
Best for Taming and training chickens
Kalmbach Organic 17% Layer Crumbles, 35 lb
- Type
- Layer crumbles (organic)
- Bag size
- 35 lb
- Protein %
- 17%
Best for Organic-fed laying flocks
Manna Pro Chick Starter 5 lb + Chick Grit 5 lb Bundle
- Type
- Chick starter plus chick grit
- Bag size
- 5 lb + 5 lb
- Medicated?
- Without antibiotics or medications
Best for New chicks and ducklings
Mile Four Grit & Oyster Shell Bundle, 100 lb
- Type
- Mineral grit plus oyster shell
- Size
- 50 lb + 50 lb
Best for Large flocks and homesteads
Purina Layena+ High Protein Layer Feed, 40 lb
- Type
- Layer feed (high protein)
- Bag size
- 40 lb
Best for Laying flocks needing extra protein
Scratch and Peck Organic 3-Grain Scratch, 10 lb
- Type
- Scratch grains (treat)
- Size
- 10 lb
- Protein %
- 10%
Best for Summer scratch treats
FLOCKLEADER Enhance Egg-Layer Functional Treat
- Type
- Functional treat with calcium
- Size
- 1.5 lb, pack of 2
- Use
- Poultry 8 weeks and older
Best for Laying hens
Kalmbach Non-GMO Flock Maker 20% Crumble, 50 lb
- Type
- All-flock crumbles
- Bag size
- 50 lb
- Protein %
- 20%
Best for Mixed flocks with ducks or geese
Manna Pro Duck Starter Grower 8 lb + Chick Grit Bundle
- Type
- Duck starter/grower
- Bag size
- 8 lb + 5 lb grit
- Protein %
- 22%
Best for Raising ducklings
Scratch and Peck Organic Scratch + Corn, 10 lb
- Type
- Scratch grains with corn (treat)
- Size
- 10 lb
- Protein %
- 9%
Best for Winter boredom busting
Kalmbach Organic Starter Grower Crumble, 25 lb
- Type
- Starter/grower crumbles (organic)
- Bag size
- 25 lb
Best for Meat birds from day one
Manna Pro 7-Grain Scratch + All Flock Crumbles Bundle
- Type
- Scratch grains plus all-flock crumbles
- Bag size
- 10 lb scratch + 8 lb crumbles
Best for Mixed flocks trying both
Scratch and Peck Grubs BSF Larvae, 20 oz
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 20 oz
- Protein %
- 30% (title)
Best for Sustainably sourced treats
Manna Pro Forage Clusters BSF Treats, 14 oz x2
- Type
- BSF larvae and grain clusters
- Size
- 14 oz, pack of 2
Best for Boredom busters for confined hens
Scratch and Peck Oyster Shell, 4 lb
- Type
- Oyster shell calcium supplement
- Size
- 4 lb
Best for Free-choice calcium for layers
Manna Pro Chicken Grit with Probiotics, 5 lb x6
- Type
- Crushed granite grit with probiotics
- Size
- 5 lb, pack of 6
Best for Flocks fed scratch or forage
Scratch and Peck Layer Grit, 7 lb
- Type
- Insoluble grit (layer size)
- Size
- 7 lb
Best for Laying hens on whole grains
Manna Pro Oyster Shell & Poultry Grit Bundle
- Type
- Pullet-size oyster shell plus granite grit
- Size
- 5 lb packs (6-pack bundle)
- Calcium %
- Not listed
Best for Stocking up on layer supplements
Scratch and Peck Starter Grit, 7 lb
- Type
- Insoluble grit (chick size)
- Size
- 7 lb
Best for Chicks given treats or forage
Manna Pro Farmhouse Favorites Dried Mealworms, 2 lb
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 2 lb
- Protein %
- 50%
Best for Regular treat feeding
Manna Pro Mealworm Munchies, 10 oz
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 10 oz
Best for Trying mealworm treats
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How to choose chicken feed
Chicken feed changes with age. Chicks eat a starter or starter/grower crumble from day one. Pullets move to grower, and laying hens switch to a layer feed, usually around 16–18% protein with added calcium, at about 18 weeks or when the first egg appears. Feed the complete ration as the main diet; everything else is extra.
- Pellets, crumbles or mash. Same nutrition in different shapes. Pellets waste the least; crumbles suit younger birds; mash can be fermented, as Scratch and Peck suggests for its organic mashes.
- Organic, non-GMO, soy-free. These are labels about ingredients, not about more eggs. Choose what fits your budget and values.
- Bag size. Feed goes stale. Buy what your flock eats in about a month and store it dry in a lidded metal bin.
Kalmbach Feeds Layer Pellets, 25 lb
- Type
- Layer pellets
- Bag size
- 25 lb
- Medicated?
- Antibiotic free
Best for Everyday laying-hen feed
Purina Layena+ High Protein Layer Feed, 40 lb
- Type
- Layer feed (high protein)
- Bag size
- 40 lb
Best for Laying flocks needing extra protein
Scratch and Peck Organic Layer Mash, 10 lb
- Type
- Layer mash (organic, fermentable)
- Bag size
- 10 lb
- Protein %
- 16%
Best for Organic, soy-free layer diets
Manna Pro 16% Layer Pellets with Probiotics, 8 lb x2
- Type
- Layer pellets
- Bag size
- 8 lb, pack of 2
- Protein %
- 16%
Best for Small flocks buying feed in small bags
Chick starter: medicated or not?
Medicated chick starter usually contains amprolium, a coccidiostat, not an antibiotic. Chicks vaccinated for coccidiosis at the hatchery usually get unmedicated starter; ask the hatchery. Read the bag label and use it per the label. Unmedicated options here include Purina Start and Grow, Manna Pro Chick Starter and Mile Four Organic Chick Starter.
Purina Start and Grow Non-Medicated Crumbles, 5 lb x2
- Type
- Starter/grower crumbles
- Bag size
- 5 lb, pack of 2
- Medicated?
- Non-medicated
Best for First chicks
Manna Pro Chick Starter 5 lb + Chick Grit 5 lb Bundle
- Type
- Chick starter plus chick grit
- Bag size
- 5 lb + 5 lb
- Medicated?
- Without antibiotics or medications
Best for New chicks and ducklings
Mile Four Organic Chick Starter Mash, 23 lb
- Type
- Starter mash (organic)
- Bag size
- 23 lb
- Protein %
- 21%
Best for Organic chick rearing
Treats, grit and oyster shell
Mealworms and black soldier fly larvae are protein-rich treats that hens chase eagerly. Keep treats and scratch to a small share of the diet so the layer feed stays balanced; around 10% is a widely used guideline. Offer oyster shell free-choice to laying hens for extra calcium and insoluble grit to any bird that eats more than complete feed.
Happy Hen Treats Mealworm Frenzy, 30 oz
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 30 oz tub
Best for Training and taming hens
Scratch and Peck Grubs BSF Larvae, 20 oz
- Type
- Dried BSF larvae
- Size
- 20 oz
- Protein %
- 30% (title)
Best for Sustainably sourced treats
Manna Pro Farmhouse Favorites Dried Mealworms, 2 lb
- Type
- Dried mealworms
- Size
- 2 lb
- Protein %
- 50%
Best for Regular treat feeding
Scratch and Peck Oyster Shell, 4 lb
- Type
- Oyster shell calcium supplement
- Size
- 4 lb
Best for Free-choice calcium for layers
Scratch and Peck Layer Grit, 7 lb
- Type
- Insoluble grit (layer size)
- Size
- 7 lb
Best for Laying hens on whole grains
Premier 1 Grit & Oyster Shell Feeder, 6 lb
- Type
- Divided wall feeder
- Capacity
- 6 lb
- Material
- Heavy-duty plastic
Best for Offering grit and oyster shell free-choice
Ducks need more niacin than chicks, so use a waterfowl or all-flock feed for ducklings. See ducks, quail and turkeys and why your chickens are not laying.
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