Egg Yolk Color in Home Fresh® and Poultry Layer Feed Vs. Five Competitive Layer Feeds Home Fresh Extra Egg now has an orange-yellow yolk color based on the testing conducted at the Kent Research Farm. Egg Yolk Color in Home Fresh® and Poultry Layer Feed Vs. Five Competitive Layer Feeds Read More »
Phytase Supplementation in Home Fresh® Poultry Reducing the phosphorus guarantees on all poultry diets through using a higher level of added phytase saves diet costs, contributes to environmental sustainability and maintains our reputation for high performing poultry products. Phytase Supplementation in Home Fresh® Poultry Read More »
What to Feed Layer Hens Through Each Life Stage Are you new to raising chickens for eggs? With so many brands of feed and so many formulas, making a decision on what to feed your flock and when can be daunting. Here are a few tips to help you get started through every life stage – from chicks to pullets to full-grown laying hens. What to Feed Layer Hens Through Each Life Stage Read More »
The Essential Chick Days Shopping List What and where to buy — and how much it will cost If you’re a first-timer raising chicks this season, you’re likely doing some research on exactly what you need to bring home to ensure they’re happy, healthy, secure and have a long life ahead of them. That research may feel like information overload, so we’ve The Essential Chick Days Shopping List Read More »
Feeding Tips for a Happy, Healthy and Thriving Flock When it comes to nutrition, especially if you’re a new chicken parent, you’re not just going to grab the first bag of feed you see on the shelf. You want to be sure you’re feeding your flock what they need for a healthy start and a long, happy life. But, what exactly do they need? Feeding Tips for a Happy, Healthy and Thriving Flock Read More »
How to Help Your Chickens Master the Molt Each fall, starting when chickens are about 18 months old, chickens lose their feathers and grow shiny new ones in preparation for winter. Read to find out what to look for and what to expect as the molting season approaches. How to Help Your Chickens Master the Molt Read More »
Benefits of Specific Enzymes in Home Fresh Poultry Products In 2012, we improved our poultry programs by adding in a specific mixture of enzymes which resulted in a significant improvement in feed efficiency with broilers at the Kent Research Farm (see chart below). These enzymes, which are stable in pelleted feed, include a xylanase which breaks down fiber components to improve nutrient digestibility, an amylase which results in improved energy digestibility from starch and a protease which breaks down storage proteins which improves amino acid digestibility. Benefits of Specific Enzymes in Home Fresh Poultry Products Read More »
Keeping Your Chicks from Getting Sick: Top Health Concerns It’s always good to at least be aware of these common chick health concerns. Keeping Your Chicks from Getting Sick: Top Health Concerns Read More »
How to Pick the Best Baby Chicks Here are some tips on what to look for and how to decide what chicks are right for you to get your own Chick Days going in the right direction. How to Pick the Best Baby Chicks Read More »
Winterizing Your Chicken Coop and Run While chickens are extremely cold hardy and do well in most climates there are a few things you can do to keep your birds more comfortable during the winter months. Continue reading to learn a few tips and tricks to winterize your chicken coop and run. Winterizing Your Chicken Coop and Run Read More »
