Product Description
Kalmbach Feeds Chick House Reserve 18% Starter 30 Lb is a premium starter feed designed to give your young chicks the best possible start in life. This nutritionally complete feed provides the precise balance of protein, vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients that growing chicks need during their critical first weeks of development.
Formulated with high-quality ingredients and manufactured in the USA, this starter feed supports healthy growth, strong bone development, and robust immune function. The carefully balanced nutrition helps chicks develop into healthy, productive birds.
This non-medicated formula is ideal for raising healthy chicks naturally without the use of preventive medications.
Key Features
- 18% protein formula for optimal nutrition
- Fixed formula for consistent nutrition batch after batch
- Manufactured in the USA at Kalmbach Feeds facilities
- Made with high-quality, carefully sourced ingredients
- Complete and balanced nutrition
- Palatable formula readily accepted by animals
- Backed by Kalmbach's quality guarantee
Ideal For
Baby chicks from day one through 8-10 weeks of age for layers, or through 6-8 weeks for meat birds. Suitable for all chicken breeds including layers, broilers, and dual-purpose birds. Can also be fed to turkey poults, ducklings, and goslings during their starter period.
Feeding Instructions
Feed as the sole ration starting on day one and continue through 8-10 weeks of age for layers (16-18 weeks for pullets), or 6-8 weeks for meat birds. Chicks will consume approximately 1-2 ounces per day initially, increasing as they grow.
Ensure feeders are easily accessible and filled at all times during the first few weeks. Provide clean, fresh water constantly. Chicks can begin free choice feeding by 2 weeks of age. Provide chick grit if offering treats. Transition gradually to grower or layer feed at the appropriate age.
Guaranteed Analysis
Complete guaranteed analysis information available on product label and packaging. For detailed nutritional specifications, please refer to the bag tag or contact Kalmbach Feeds.
Ingredients
Complete ingredient list available on product packaging. Kalmbach Feeds uses high-quality, carefully sourced ingredients in fixed formulas to ensure consistent nutrition. Typical ingredients may include:
Grain products (corn, wheat, oats, barley), plant protein products (soybean meal), processed grain by-products, calcium carbonate, vegetable oils, vitamins (A, D3, E, B12, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine), minerals (calcium, phosphorus, salt, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt, selenium), amino acids (methionine, lysine), and other nutritional supplements.
Important: Always refer to the product bag tag for the complete and current ingredient list for your specific product.
Why We Love It
Kalmbach Feeds has been a trusted name in animal nutrition since 1963. As a family-owned company based in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Kalmbach is committed to producing premium feeds using high-quality ingredients and strict quality control standards. Every bag of Kalmbach feed is manufactured in the USA and backed by decades of nutritional research and expertise.
Kalmbach's 'We Will Go The Extra Mile' philosophy isn't just a slogan - it's demonstrated daily through their commitment to customer service, product quality, and animal nutrition innovation. When you choose Kalmbach Feeds, you're choosing a brand that treats your animals like family.
Caution & Storage
Storage Instructions:
- Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and moisture
- Keep feed in original packaging or airtight containers
- Store off the ground to prevent moisture absorption and pest access
- Protect from rodents and wild birds
- Use within 6 months of manufacture date for optimal freshness
- Do not feed moldy, wet, or damaged feed
- Rotate stock - use oldest feed first (FIFO method)
Always provide fresh, clean water and appropriate shelter. Consult your veterinarian or local Kalmbach Feeds representative for specific feeding recommendations for your operation.