The Three Types of Poultry Feed

Pellets, crumbles and mash - what's the difference you ask? Does it matter which you feed to your chickens? At Purina, we make sure each of our different types of feed is a complete diet for your poultry, so the choice comes down to a personal preference based off of the minor differences.

Pellets
Pelleted feeds are concentrates of high quality grain and plant protein ingredients with vitamins and minerals added. Customers often notice that the pelleted feeds are the least wasteful once your chickens have adjusted to eating them. Purina^® pelleted feeds are available in Purina Mills^® Layena^® SunFresh^® Recipe, Purina Mills^® Layena^® Plus Omega-3 SunFresh^® Recipe and Purina Mills^® Flock Raiser^® SunFresh^® Recipe.

Crumbles
"Crumbles" are "broken" pellets making it easier for poultry to eat. Just like other pelleted feed, they are concentrates of high quality grain and plant protein ingredients with vitamins and minerals added. Because the crumbles are smaller than a normal pellet, they're a great option for recently hatched chicks. Purina^® crumble feeds include Purina Mills^® Start & Grow^® SunFresh^® Recipe, Purina Mills^® Layena^® SunFresh^® Recipe and Purina Mills^® Flock Raiser^® SunFresh^® Recipe.

Mash
Mash feed is a finely ground mix of high quality grain and plant protein ingredients with vitamins and minerals added. Purina^® mash feed is available in Purina Mills^® Layena^® SunFresh^® Recipe at select geographic regions.

Good luck with whichever feed type you choose! Remember that each of your complete Purina^® feed options is made from the highest quality natural ingredients, free from added animal proteins and fats, and they provide all the necessary nutrition and eliminate any need for supplemental products.