Lafeber Booster Berries Radiate Pellet Chicken Supplement, 10-oz bag

Read the label, that mix straddles the line between treat and functional supplement. Here is the breakdown in plain terms Mostly filler or junk calories 40 to 50 percent Corn, corn syrup, corn oil, wheat flour, maltodextrin, ground rice, glycerin are high energy sugars and starches. Fine in moderation but not nutrient dense. Soybean meal is a protein source but heavy on processed plant protein. Neutral to moderately useful 30 percent Flaxseed, safflower, hulled oats, peanuts, pumpkin seeds are natural fats and fiber with decent amino acids. Good in small amounts. Ground limestone, dicalcium phosphate, oyster shells give strong calcium and phosphorus support. Clearly beneficial 20 to 25 percent Black soldier fly larvae, dried egg, algal oil give real animal protein and omega 3s, very good. Echinacea, marigold, cilantro give minor herbal enrichment and yolk color boost. Vitamin and mineral blend lysine, methionine, trace minerals, A E D3 Bs etc give standard layer support. So As an enrichment or treat, solid choice, not empty like scratch. As a daily feed replacement, too sweet and carb heavy, risk of fatty liver or imbalanced nutrition if overused. Think of it like a fortified energy bar, nice as a once or twice a week boost, not a meal plan.

These berries are filled with delicious ingredients. I gave some to my ladies and at first they were confused what to do with them. My boldest hen grabbed one and started banging it against a rock. She was able to eat all of the pieces. The rest of the flock weren't that interested until I broke them up into smaller pieces. They went crazy. Not one drop left.

My chickens loved it. Natural ingredients, fortified for nutrition, and easy to feed. We typically feed layer pellets and some appropriate table scraps/leftovers, with meal worms as a treat. I would say they loved these supplements as much as the meal worms and that is saying a lot!