Get your flock off to a healthy, strong start with our expert guidance and nutritional poultry feeding programs.
With a little guidance, getting started with your cute little birds should be pretty simple.
If you’re into backyard flocks like we are, you love sharing know-how with others. Check out our advice on nutrition, coops, composting and more.
Our chicken feeds are formulated for healthy birds and nutritious eggs. Try us. You’ll see the difference for yourself.
We’re behind the national movement to make backyard flocks part of family life everywhere. Our support, products and enthusiasm are with you all the way.
Baby chicks require unique nutrients to start strong and grow into happy, healthy hens. Each of these nutrients plays a unique role in chick growth and development. Some nutrients directly impact bone, skeletal and chick growth while others work in tandem to support bird health and appearance. Chicks grow quickly so a strong start is crucial. Early growth and health sets the stage for long-term health and happiness. Purina® starter-grower feeds include the optimal combination of the required nutrients. This means all the nutrients baby chicks need are included in the bag, no need to supplement.
If you’re welcoming new chicks, read baby chick care tips to learn how can you give them a solid start.
When building a chicken coop, keep six points in mind: space, protection, access, air, light and nutrition. Learn more about the Purina® chicken coop plans for chicken raisers.
Incubating eggs is a 21-day project that can be successful with care, vigilance and planning.
Pasty butt or chick pasting up is a common reason for a sick baby chick, most often caused by stress. This is a condition where droppings stick to a chick’s vent area, preventing excretion of waste.
Introducing the Purina professionals behind the research at the backyard coops at our farm.
Multi-Species Nutritionist
Director of Process Research
Director of Research and Development Applications
Senior Scientist – Purina Animal Research Center