Kalmbach Feeds Chickhouse Reserve Extraordinary 18% Protein Chick Starter Feed, 30-lb bag

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  • 18% chick starter for growing chicks.
  • Complete, balanced nutrition.
  • Features wholesome nutrition and whole grains.
  • Blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and enzymes support immune and tummy health.
  • Fully fortified with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids for strong, healthy growth.

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Questions & Answers

7 Customer Questions

Are the pieces small enough for bantams, silkies and seramas?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 28, 2023
This feed can be fed to all types of poultry. If you have very small genetic lines of bantams or very delicate silkies, then a small crumble may be your best option. However, we have many flocks with bantams, silkies, and seramas that are using Chickhouse Reserve.

Is this feed GMO free?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 16, 2023
This formula is not GMO free.

Is this feed medicated?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 25, 2024
This feed is not medicated. It contains a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, diatomaceous earth, and enzymes to support digestive, immune and health function.

Is this feed medicated? Or medication free?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 19, 2025
This feed is not medicated.
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110 Customer Reviews

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By kim on Feb 2, 2026

pieces too big

The pieces of this food are too big for my chicks to eat. I did give them chick grit to try and help grind it up. Ended up mixing it with my adult birds food and

The pieces of this food are too big for my chicks to eat. I did give them chick grit to try and help grind it up. Ended up mixing it with my adult birds food and giving the chicks crumble again!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Carolyn on Jan 24, 2026

My girls hated it :(

They’ve literally been flinging it out of their treadle feeders. Such an unfortunate waste since I bought two bags. I think it’s a case of looking better to me

They’ve literally been flinging it out of their treadle feeders. Such an unfortunate waste since I bought two bags. I think it’s a case of looking better to me (with the whole grains and colors) than them!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Chastity on Feb 4, 2026

there are large pieces that are too big for bantam chicks (sunflower seeds)

They pick through the smaller pieces. I also have some Kalbach meatbird crumble that I feed to them. They eat that easier.

They pick through the smaller pieces. I also have some Kalbach meatbird crumble that I feed to them. They eat that easier.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rebecca on Dec 19, 2025

Chickens like it

My 5 have been on mana pro chick starter and grower and around 12 weeks a started them on this they seem to like it just fine and will transition to layer crumbles

My 5 have been on mana pro chick starter and grower and around 12 weeks a started them on this they seem to like it just fine and will transition to layer crumbles and hen house reserve once they’re ready

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Brittany on Sep 11, 2025

Grain Mites!

Our birds love this feed. Unfortunately the last two bags delivered yesterday have grain mites that I didn’t see until today. One was placed in our garage stored

Our birds love this feed. Unfortunately the last two bags delivered yesterday have grain mites that I didn’t see until today. One was placed in our garage stored next to our other feed, which contaminated another bag of feed. The other went directly into our office where our 2 month old chicks are. Both bags this morning were covered with mites. The 4 dog toys that came also had mites on them and I unfortunately threw them on the guest bed. Chewy replaced all the items, but now I have to deep clean and try to get rid of grain mites in our house! Be cautious of all new bags of feed this is the second round Kalmbach feed that contained grain mites, both were different types of feed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By NZ on Oct 16, 2025

Baby Chicks New Favorite! 10 Stars!

Chickhouse Reserve is 10 stars!! I had an unexpected brood of baby chicks, so I bought some baby chick feed from our local TS, however the chicks were trying to

Chickhouse Reserve is 10 stars!! I had an unexpected brood of baby chicks, so I bought some baby chick feed from our local TS, however the chicks were trying to eat the Kalmbach Henhouse Reserve I feed their mommies, and not eating much of the highest reviewed chick feed I had purchased. Now everyone is happy, happy, happy with their Kalmbach feed and growing so fast!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Eric on Nov 27, 2025

Fed ex

Throw my feed on the wet ground every time eleven wene I told them on the ring camera and he ignored me..Will not buy anything else until you change shipping company..this

Throw my feed on the wet ground every time eleven wene I told them on the ring camera and he ignored me..Will not buy anything else until you change shipping company..this is a recurring thing every time

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sherry on Nov 24, 2025

Chick house reserve

Chicks love it and it's a healthy feed for my chicks. Price is decent, it's cheaper at retailers but I don't have one near me so I pay the extra. Shipping is pretty

Chicks love it and it's a healthy feed for my chicks. Price is decent, it's cheaper at retailers but I don't have one near me so I pay the extra. Shipping is pretty fast

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By William on Jan 2, 2026

Great Product

Bucky our rooster as well as Buffie and Blondie love the product. Great Price

Bucky our rooster as well as Buffie and Blondie love the product. Great Price

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Trudy on Oct 6, 2025
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Great grainy choice for chicks

Chicks love the variety of this chick feed. I usually wait until they are about 4 weeks old to start this but that is just personal preference. A nice balanced food

Chicks love the variety of this chick feed. I usually wait until they are about 4 weeks old to start this but that is just personal preference. A nice balanced food the chicks go crazy for.