Grower feed is a good option for broiler chickens when looking to reduce the cost of feeding. A grower diet contains between 16 – 18% protein; it can be fed to chickens between 3 – 5 weeks of age if you intend to rear broilers longer than 6 weeks. Grower feed is less expensive than finisher feed.

Grower feed is the type of feed given to laying chickens from when they are 8 weeks old until they are ready to start producing and laying eggs (usually between age 18 weeks and 22 weeks. Once the young chicks are 8 weeks old, you will have to switch their diet to grower feed.

Essentially the grower feed has 15-18% protein. But compared to the regular layer feed, the calcium amount is less in grower feed. The grower feed doesn’t bombard your chicken with unnecessary minerals and vitamins and supports it in building a strong eggshell. Grower feed ensures your chicken’s enough nutrition.