Purina® Layena® Crumbles Chicken Food

Purina® Layena® layer feed provides all 38 nutrients laying hens need once they’re 18 weeks old and laying eggs. Feeding Purina®Layena® layer feed to your hens provides you with delicious and nutritious eggs that your family and community can enjoy. The exclusive Purina® Oyster Strong® System strengthens eggshells with added calcium from oyster shells, Vitamin D and manganese. Our Crumbles are wholesome and balanced, supporting reproductive and overall health with no need to supplement. Purina® Layena® Layer Feed is available in pellets or crumbles. Pellets and crumbles include the same nutrition, so choosing between the two is a personal preference. Pellets are a great way to limit feed waste. Purina® Layena® pellets and crumbles are available in 10 lb., 25 lb., 40 lb. and 50 lb. bags.  Features & Benefits 100% complete daily nutrition Purina® Layena® layer feed provides the right balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals your backyard hens need. Research-proven feed Purina® has been conducting poultry research for nearly a century. We have a flock of backyard birds at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center to help our nutritionists, feed formulators and flock caregivers evaluate our feeds before we put them on the market. Oyster Strong® system Oyster shell, Vitamin D and manganese for strong shells. Large-particle calcium breaks down steadily, making it available during the entire egg formation process, especially at night when birds aren’t eating, and eggshell development is critical. Rich yellow yolks Added marigold extract produces deep, yellow egg yolks. Fertility and feathering Enhanced with lysine, methionine amino acids and key levels of Vitamins A and D to help hens produce plenty of eggs and grow beautiful feathers. Healthy immune system Rich in antioxidants and optimized levels of Vitamin E. It also contains prebiotics and probiotics to support immune and digestive health. Nutrients Nutrient Min / Max Amount Crude Protein MIN 16.00 % Lysine MIN 0.70 % Crude Fat MIN 2.50 % Crude Fiber MAX 6.50 % Calcium (Ca) MIN 3.25 % Calcium (Ca) MAX 4.25 % Phosphorus (P) MIN 0.45 % Vitamin A MIN 3,000 IU/LB Vitamin D3 MIN 800 IU/LB Vitamin E MIN 12 IU/LB Manganese (Mn) MIN 100 PPM Methionine MIN 0.30 % Salt (NaCl) MIN 0.30 % Salt (NaCl) MAX 0.80 % Feeding Directions Best Results Feed Purina® Layena® free-choice as the sole ration to laying chickens (including backyard egg producers, small to medium breeds and fancy and exotic breeds) after 18 weeks of age and throughout the laying cycle. Purina® Layena® can be fed to adult female chickens of laying age. Always provide shelter and a constant supply of fresh, clean water. Consumption will vary depending upon season of the year, nutritional needs of the animals and availability of other foods. Caution Store in a dry, well-ventilated area free from rodents and insects. Never use moldy or insect-infested feed. Important A feeding program is only as effective as the management practices. Actual results can vary depending upon feed intake, environmental conditions and the quality of management practices.