Cargill launches poultry feed with important oils for wholesome flocks and maximized egg manufacturing

Improved Nutrena® NatureWise® formulas increase the general wellbeing, happiness and productivity of backyard chickens

Published: Oct 6, 2021 at 11:15 am EDT

WAYZATA, Minn., October 6, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Backyard poultry owners want natural, healthy forage that will help their birds thrive, keep their eggs strong, and keep their pens fresh. Cargill is meeting this demand by adding essential oils to its Nutrena® Naturewise® poultry feeds. The natural * essential oils help promote egg weight, size and production, improved palatability and a fresh aroma straight out of the bag.

Cargill introduces poultry feeds with essential oils for healthy herds and maximum egg production

“We listened to what poultry farmers and future owners most expect and expect from their poultry feed,” said Stephanie Poupart, Strategic Poultry Marketing Manager for Cargill’s animal nutrition business. “We have made their desire for feeds that contribute to healthier, happier flocks of chickens, stronger eggs and fresher pens into our call to action in the development of the new NatureWise® products.”

In addition to improving the egg weight, size and palatability of the feed, NatureWise® feed offers:

• The proprietary mix of ingredients in FlockShield ™ helps to maintain a healthy intestine and strengthen the immune system.
• Prebiotics, probiotics and yeast culture to support optimal digestion and nutrient absorption,
• Vitamin D3 to promote calcium absorption and strong eggshells,
• Plant extracts to support healthy bird growth and bone formation and
• Yucca schidigera extract to combat manure odor.

During an 8-week observational study on nine backyard flocks that were fed NatureWise® laying hen feed, the owners documented pleasant aroma experiences when opening the feed bag. Birds looked better, laid more eggs (with deeper golden yolks, stronger eggshells, and overall superior quality), and seemed to enjoy their food more, had more energy, and seemed “happy”.

“These advances reaffirm Cargill’s commitment to enable and ensure the optimal welfare of backyard herds in the US and the success of their owners,” said Poupart.

The NatureWise® range is now available nationwide and includes Layer 16% Pellet, Layer 16% Crumble, Hearty Hen® Soy-Free, Free-Range Egg Producer, Feather Fixer, All Flock Pellet, All Flock Crumble, Meatbird and Chick Starter Grower (updated formula available in January 2022). For more information on the new NatureWise® poultry feeds and the nearest dealer, please visit Nutrenaworld.com/dealer-locator. In addition, buyers of NatureWise® buy poultry feed between October 1st and November 15th can enter to win food for a year and receive a valuable coupon with the See the Difference Challenge at Nutrenaworld.com/NatureWise.

* As defined by AAFCO – the American Association of Feed Control Officials

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