Poultry need six classes of nutrients to thrive: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water.
Organic poultry nutrition centers on providing a balanced diet using 100% certified organic ingredients while adhering to strict welfare and environmental standards. Unlike conventional systems, organic feeding prohibits synthetic amino acids, GMOs, and prophylactic antibiotics, relying instead on high-quality grains, forages, and natural supplements to maintain bird health and productivity.
: Pasture foraging can provide up to 25% of calcium and 70% of limiting amino acids like methionine and lysine.
: Calcium is critical, especially for laying hens to ensure strong eggshells; sources include oyster shells or limestone .
: High calcium and balanced protein to support continuous egg production.
Diets must be adjusted as birds age to meet changing physiological needs.
: Access to grass, clover, and insects promotes natural behaviors (dust bathing, pecking) and improves gut health.
Organic regulations mandate that poultry have access to and roughage (fresh fodder, silage, or hay).