{"product_id":"chicken-and-pond-feed","title":"Premium Layer Chicken Feed Mix (Grain and protein blend) Balanced poultry feed with grains and added black soldier fly larvae and oyster shell; supports egg production and strong shells","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003ePremium Layer Feed Mix — Real Ingredients. Real Eggs. No Fillers, No Shortcuts.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWalk into most farm stores and read the ingredient list on a layer feed bag. Somewhere between the third and fifth ingredient you will find something that makes you pause. Soybean meal. Synthetic additives. Feed-grade byproducts. None of it is what a backyard flock keeper actually wants in the feeder. This mix was built from the opposite direction, starting with what chickens genuinely thrive on and building a complete, balanced ration from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Feeds This Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBackyard flock keepers who want more from their layer feed than a commodity grain blend. Homesteaders who understand that what goes into the bird comes out in the egg, in yolk color, shell thickness, and the kind of flavor that makes people ask what you feed your chickens. Small farm egg producers who want a feed that supports genuine quality without mystery ingredients. And chicken keepers who have watched a flock come alive on a diverse diet and refuse to go back to the beige pellet bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient Breakdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrain Base (60–65%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCracked Corn — 28%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWheat — 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRed Milo (Sorghum) — 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhite Millet — 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRed Millet — 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein (22–24%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlack Soldier Fly Larvae — 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eField Peas — 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFats \/ Conditioning (~5%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlack Oil Sunflower Seeds — 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOyster Shell — 0.5–1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Additions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCalendula Flowers — 1–2%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDried Paprika — 0.2–0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGarlic Powder — 0.2–0.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Each Ingredient Is Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCracked corn provides energy and contributes to deep orange yolk color grocery store eggs cannot match. Wheat delivers digestible protein and B vitamins. Red milo adds a highly digestible grain hens genuinely favor. Millet rounds out the grain profile with variety that encourages foraging behavior and reduces selective eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae is where this feed separates from anything on a standard store shelf. BSFL delivers complete amino acid protein with exceptional bioavailability, natural lauric acid, and a fat profile supporting feather condition and egg production simultaneously. Hens respond to it visibly and immediately. Field peas add plant-based protein and lysine that sustains energy evenly through the laying day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBlack oil sunflower seeds deliver linoleic acid and vitamin E alongside fat that supports feather gloss, skin condition, and winter cold tolerance. Oyster shell provides the calcium carbonate backbone of strong eggshell formation. Thin and soft shells are often calcium deficiency problems. This is the fix built into every scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCalendula flowers contribute xanthophyll pigments that deepen yolk color naturally. Dried paprika adds natural carotenoids for color and palatability. Garlic powder completes the blend with a traditional conditioning ingredient used by flock keepers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWithin two to three weeks most flocks show deeper yolk color, improved shell thickness, better feather condition, and the consistent laying cadence that comes from a nutritionally complete diet. Hens eat it enthusiastically because the ingredient diversity mirrors the foraging variety their biology is designed for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOffer free choice alongside fresh water at all times. Layer hens typically consume 0.25 to 0.3 pounds per day depending on size and season. Keep additional oyster shell available in a separate dish during peak production. Store sealed away from moisture and pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Close This Page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDarker yolks. Harder shells. Hens that look like they are genuinely thriving rather than merely producing. This is what layer feed looks like when the ingredient list is built around the bird rather than the bottom line. Small batch production, limited availability. Your flock will tell you the difference before the season is out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"terramaterfarms","offers":[{"title":"2 Lb","offer_id":53462339354942,"sku":"50014","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Lb","offer_id":53297254203710,"sku":"50015","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Lb","offer_id":53297254236478,"sku":"50016","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/8836\/7166\/files\/3_Lbs-12.png?v=1778883331","url":"https:\/\/www.terramatergardens.com\/products\/chicken-and-pond-feed","provider":"Terra Mater Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}