Compare Grower Feed
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18% Chicken Grower (Corn/Soy Meal Free)
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18% Chicken Grower (Soy Meal Free)
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Soy Free i Some people prefer soy free feed for laying chickens due to allergies and hormone changes related to soy.
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Y | Y |
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Corn Free i Some prefer to also have corn free feed due to allergies or personal preferences.
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Y | N |
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Protein i The recommended amount of protein for laying birds is 16%. Some people want a higher percent protein in their feed for their layers in cold winters or if their girls are molting.
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High | High |
| Ideal For | Cold Winters | Cold Winters |
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Sourced in Minnesota i
 All of our feed is sourced and milled fresh in Minnesota
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Y | Y |
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Organic Certification i
 Ā Organic certification requires that farmers and handlers document their processes and get inspected every year. Organic on-site inspections account for every component of the operation, including, but not limited to, seed sources, soil conditions, crop health, weed and pest management, water systems, inputs, contamination and commingling risks and prevention, and record-keeping. For more information, please visit this link.
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Y | Y |
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GMO Free i Mile Four feed is not genetically modified. We are currently in the process of getting the certification.
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Y | Y |
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Crude protein (Min) i Protein plays a significant role in growth, egg production, and more. Further information on protein requirements can be found here.
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18% | 18% |
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Lysine (Min) i Lysine is an essential amino acid that helps improve protein utilization in animals. Read more here.
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0.93% | 0.96% |
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Methionine (Min) i Methinine is an essential amino acid that helps improve protein utilization in animals. Read more here.
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0.35% | 0.36% |
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Crude Fat (Min) i Dietary fats come in the form of triglycerides, which are made up of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol backbone. Read more here.
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8% | 7% |
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Crude Fiber (Max) i Dietary fiber is the part of plant material consisting mainly of cellulosic and non-cellulosic polysaccharides, and a non-carbohydrate component, lignin. Fiber plays an important role in poultry diets. Read more here.
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9% | 8% |
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Calcium (Min-Max) i Calcium is especially important for proper skeletal formation, as well as for eggshell formation in laying hens. See the Minerals section for more information
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0.8-1.3% | 0.8-1.3% |
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Phosphorus (Min) i Phosphorus is used by the chicken for bone formation. See the Minerals section for more information
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0.64% | 0.6% |
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Salt (Min-Max) i Sodium is used for electrolyte balance in the cells. See the Minerals section for more information
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.25-.75% | .25-.75% |