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The shell of each egg that your hens are laying is made up of nearly 95% calcium carbonate by dry weight. To produce hard eggs, your chicken will be consuming up 20 times the amount of calcium in one year than the amount of calcium that is contained in her actual bones. As their keeper, it is your responsibility to make sure each chicken is consuming a steady supply of calcium in her diet. Key Takeaways Eggshells contain 95% calcium carbonate, but hens need 20 times more calcium than their bones provide. Feeding hens their own eggshells poses risks like...

Water is the most abundant nutrient in your pet’s body, making up 75-80 percent of their composition. Water transports vital nutrients and removes waste. With the critical nature of its function, it’s essential your pet takes in the water they need. In the summer months we often burn excessive amounts of water in the heat. If it is not replaced, dehydration occurs. For our pets, dehydration can occur more quickly because they get hot faster and do not sweat. Being aware of the threat of dehydration and how your pet responds to it can help you avoid it. Signs of...

Summer has arrived and your spring chicks will be approaching puberty. Assuming they’ve enjoyed good food and care, the young hens, called pullets, begin laying sometime between their 16th and 24th week of age. You can anticipate the arrival of eggs soon! Discovering a hen’s first egg from your own hand-raised chicks is a thrill. Pullet eggs are tiny and look like gems in the nest. If your pullets are over 16 weeks of age, now is the time to switch them to a Nutrena layer feed, as laying hens need special nutrition. Producing eggs places great nutritional strain on...

In various disciplines speed, strength, collection and stamina all play into the difference between earning a big paycheck and awards or going home empty handed. Performance horses need to be able to come out of the stall ready to win, whether it’s the first day of the event or the last. Like their human athlete counterparts, a solid nutrition plan is the fuel that allows performance horses to compete and perform at their highest level. With Rebound Technology…recovery isn’t an afterthought, the horse is always being fed for optimal performance. Enhancing Performance Horse Recovery with Rebound Technology Rebound Technology is...

How does Nutrena feed support topline vs other feed brands? What balance of amino acids should I look for on the feed tag? What is the best feed for topline health? Our equine nutritionists at Nutrena® brand break down some of these most frequently asked questions about topline and how Nutrena feeds exclusive Topline Balance® Technology can help. Because here at Nutrena, we believe what’s inside counts®. Table of Contents Why Is Topline Important? What Role Do Amino Acids Play in Muscle and Topline? Key Takeaways Topline balance is crucial for horse performance, relying on well-functioning muscles along the spine....