- Protein
- 18%
- Fat
- 4.5%
- Fiber
- 5.5%
Tucker Milling · Layer and Starter
16% Layer Pellets
Specifically designed to support egg laying
- Bag
- 50 lb bag
- Form
- Pellet
- For
- Flock
- Protein min
- 16%
- Fat min
- 3.0%
- Fiber max
- 6.5%
- Calcium
- 4.1–4.4%
Layer and Starter
16% Layer Pellets
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | Basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | Min | 16% |
| Lysine | Min | 0.85% |
| Methionine | Min | 0.36% |
| Crude Fat | Min | 3.0% |
| Crude Fiber | Max | 6.5% |
| Calcium | Min | 4.1% |
| Calcium | Max | 4.4% |
| Phosphorus | Min | 0.6% |
| Salt | Min | 0.45% |
| Salt | Max | 0.8% |
Feeding guide
Feed as the sole ration to laying hens.
Consumption will average 0.5 to 2.0 lbs per week depending on age and breed.
Keep fresh, clean water available at all times.
Always follow the feeding directions on the bag tag. Questions? Ask our nutritionist or call (256) 582-2552.
Features & benefits
- Added calcium for strong egg shells.
- Natural enzymes for improved digestibility and higher feed efficiency
- Vitamins A, D3, E, & B12 for healthy immune system
- Quality nutrients for strong chicks that thrive
Tucker Milling Layer Rations are specifically designed to support egg laying, and are formulated to support healthy, vigorous birds.
Formulated to optimize your flocks potential.
Ingredients
56 ingredients, in the order the tag lists them.
- Wheat middlings
- Ground corn
- Calcium carbonate
- Dehulled soybean meal
- Deoiled corn distillers dried grains
- Grain distillers dried yeast
- Heat stabilized rice bran
- Salt
- Yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
- Manganous oxide
- Zinc oxide
- Wheat flour
- Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract
- Niacin supplement
- Dehydrated Pichia pastoris fermentation extract
- Mineral oil
- Basic copper chloride
- Vitamin A supplement
- Vitamin D3 supplement
- Calcium pantothenate
- Menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity)
- Riboflavin supplement
- Sodium selenite
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Vitamin B12 supplement
- Thiamine mononitrate
- Ethylenediamine dihydroiodide
- Folic acid
- Biotin
- Choline chloride
- Vitamin E supplement
- Ferrous sulfate
- Hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate
- L-threonine
- Llysine monohydrochloride
- Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product
- Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product
- Dried Pediococcus acidilactici fermentation product
- Dried Lactobacillus brevis fermentation product
- Dried Lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product
- Dried yeast
- Corn cob fractions
- Dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation extract and solubles
- Dried Macleaya cordata extract
- Anise
- Cinnamon
- Thyme
- Garlic essential oil
- Clove bud essential oil
- Oregano essential oil
- Ginger essential oil
- Dried extracted Streptomyces fermentation solubles
- Tagetes (Aztec marigold) extract
- Vegetable oil
- Monocalcium phosphate
- DL-methionine hydroxy analogue
Dealers near you
Enter your ZIP code or town to see the nearest stores. Stock varies from store to store, so call ahead for 16% Layer Pellets.
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Questions about this feed
Short answers to what people ask. Always follow the feeding directions on the bag tag.
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What if roosters share the feeder?
For a flock with actively laying hens, our poultry finder still recommends an appropriate layer feed and explains the shared-feeder consideration. A developer feed with oyster shell offered separately is an alternative to discuss for your particular flock. Find a feed for your flock →
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Can every bird in a mixed flock eat the same feed?
The youngest birds, species, and laying status all matter. Use the mixed-flock options to account for chickens, waterfowl, and other birds sharing the feeder. Check your mixed flock →
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When do chicks move from starter to grower to layer feed?
Follow the feeding stages on the specific bag. Start chicks on an appropriate starter, use a grower or developer for growing pullets, and move hens to an appropriate layer feed as they approach laying, according to the product directions. Meat birds, turkeys, and gamebirds need their own feeding programs. Find a feed for your birds →
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Can young chicks eat layer feed?
Layer feed has calcium levels intended for egg production and is not an appropriate starter for young chicks. Keep chicks on feed suited to their age. If chicks share a feeder with adult layers, ask for a mixed-age feeding plan. Check your mixed-age flock →
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What is the difference between grit and oyster shell?
Insoluble grit helps the gizzard grind foods such as whole grains. Oyster shell supplies calcium and serves a different purpose; the two are not interchangeable. Use age-appropriate grit when birds need it, and plan calcium supplementation around their laying status and complete feed. Ask about your flock →
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2 more questions
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Can scratch grains replace complete feed?
No. Scratch grains are not a complete diet. Keep an appropriate complete feed as the foundation of the feeding program and offer scratch as an occasional treat, rather than mixing it into the complete feed and changing the nutrient balance. Read University of Georgia guidance →
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What should I feed during a moult?
Provide an appropriate complete feed, fresh water, and consistent care while birds replace feathers. Avoid diluting their ration with large amounts of scratch or treats. Review the flock’s laying status and shared-feeder needs when choosing the feed. Read the Backyard Flock Moulting Guide →
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- Fat
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- Fiber
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