Purina Start & Grow
Purina Start & Grow For Your Backyard Flock
Start & Grow has optimum nutrition for raising laying chicks from hatch to laying age (18-20 weeks). This complete feed with 18% – protein and quality nutrients is perfect for a strong start and early hen development. Formulated with prebiotics and probiotics to support optimum digestive health and immune function.
Also available as a medicated feed with amprolium (not an antibiotic).
Stop into Core Feed located in Folsom, Louisiana for any and all of your feed and supplies. Have questions? Contact us and a member of our staff will guide you towards the right feed & supplements for your flock’s nutritional needs.
Features
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
| Prebiotics, Probiotics and Yeast | Supports immune and digestive health |
| Complete and Balanced | Wholesome, complete nutrition, no supplements necessary — all required nutrients are present |
| Essential Amino Acids | Excellent muscle and skeletal support. Enhanced with lysine and methionine to give birds the healthy nutrients they need for healthy growth |
| Exclusive Level of Marigold Extract | For Brightly-colored beaks, shanks and overall appearance — A high level of xanthophyll, derived from marigolds, ensures bright coloring for a beautiful flock |
| Key Level of Vitamin A | Strong Vitamin A fortification helps birds grow into healthy adult birds |
| Optimized level of Vitamin E | A strong level of Vitamin E helps maintain a robust immune system |
| High Quality Nutrition | Consistent, high qualty nutrition for a strong start, optimal growth and great-looking birds |
Directions
Caution:
Store in a dry, well-ventilated area free from rodents and insects. Never use moldy or insect-infested feed.
Ingredients
ANIMAL PROTEIN–AND FAT-FREE. Contact your local manufacturing plant for a current feed tag.
Quality Controlled by Purina Mills® Research
Guaranteed Analysis
| Guaranteed Analysis | |
| Protein, not less than | 18.0% |
| Lysine, not less than | 0.88% |
| Methionine, not less than | 0.32% |
| Crude Fat, not less than | 3.0% |
| Crude Fiber, not more than | 5.0% |
| Calcium, not less than | 0.75% |
| Calcium, not more than | 1.25% |
| Phosphorus | 0.6% |
| Salt, not less than | 0.35% |
| Salt, not more than | 0.85% |
| Vitamin A | 5,000 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E | 14 IU/lb |
Feeding
Feed Form: Crumbles
How and When to Feed:
- Feed Purina Mills® Start & Grow® SunFresh® Recipe as the sole ration to free-range and confined chickens (including backyard egg producers, small to medium breeds and fancy and exotic breeds) free-choice from hatch until laying age (18-20 weeks).
- At 18-20 weeks of age, feed Purina Mills® Layena® SunFresh® Recipe free-choice.
- 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.
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.