Nutrition for the Backyard Flock C 954 - Full Text Nicholas M.
Dale, Extension Poultry Scientist This publication was reviewed
on Nov 15, 2012. This circular tells you how to provide your
flock with fresh water and a complete balanced ration.
Publication Full Text Nutrition for the Backyard Flock - Feeding
the Right Ration - Two Mistakes in Feeding - Feed: An Investment
- Nutrient Requirements - Table 1. Common Percentages of
Nutrients Found in Poultry Rations - Table 2. Amount and Type of
Feed Required for One Chicken by Age and Purpose - Further
Reading We raise chickens because they can efficiently change
cereal grains and other feedstuffs into eggs and meat. What we
feed our chickens is very important. Chickens use feed for two
main purposes: (1) as an energy source to maintain body
temperature and to carry on activities such as breathing,
walking, eating and digesting the feed and (2) as building
material for the development of bone, flesh, feathers and eggs.
The feed that chickens eat is made up of wate