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Greatness starts on day one. Purina® Start & Grow® Medicated chicken feed contains amprolium (not an antiboitic) to aid in the prevention of coccidiosis. Our feed gives your chicks a strong start and enhances early hen development. Raise chicks from day one to laying age (18-20 weeks) with feed that supports their digestive health and immune function – and aids in the protection against coccidiosis where immunity is not desired.  

If your birds have not been vaccinated for coccidiosis or if you're unsure of their vaccination status, we recommend feeding your birds Purina® Start & Grow® Medicated.

Also available as non-medicated feed.

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    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    When it comes to nourishing and nurturing your animals, quality matters. Purina's research-proven products are formulated with the best ingredients that meet our stringent quality standards to provide your animals with optimal nutrition.

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    • Guaranteed Analysis
      Nutrient Min/Max Amount
      Amprolium 0.0125%
      Crude Protein MIN 18.00 %
      Lysine MIN 0.90 %
      Methionine MIN 0.34 %
      Crude Fat MIN 3.00 %
      Crude Fiber MAX 5.00 %
      Calcium (Ca) MIN 0.75 %
      Calcium (Ca) MAX 1.25 %
      Phosphorus (P) MIN 0.55 %
      Salt (NaCl) MIN 0.25 %
      Salt (NaCl) MAX 0.75 %
      Vitamin A MIN 5000 IU/LB
      Vitamin E MIN 14 IU/LB
      Total Microorganisms MIN 84000000 CFU/LB
    • Feeding Directions

      Best Results

      Feed Purina® Start & Grow® Medicated feed to layer chicks from day one through week 18 as at least 90 percent of the chick’s diet. Transition to Purina® Layena®, Purina® Layena®​+ Free Range or Layena®+ Omega-3 feed at week 18.

      Caution

      Use as the sole source of amprolium.

      Do not change the litter while giving this feed unless absolutely necessary. If losses exceed 0.5% in a two (2) day period, obtain an accurate diagnosis, and follow the instructions of your veterinarian or poultry pathologist. Losses may result from intercurrent disease or other conditions under field conditions.

      In replacement flocks, the grower must expect that excessive exposure to one or more species may overwhelm the drug in some flocks and prompt treatment will be required. Do not use in feeds containing bentonite.

      Important

      Please consult the feed tag sewn onto this bag for specific feeding instructions.

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    Purina is relentlessly seeking the next innovation in animal nutrition and targets relevant issues facing animal owners to help enhance their animal raising experience.

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    CONTINUOUSLY INNOVATING ANIMAL NUTRITION 

    Purina is relentlessly seeking the next innovation in animal nutrition and targets relevant issues facing animal owners to help enhance their animal raising experience. We’ve conducted over 24,000 animal nutrition studies and counting to find impactful, accessible solutions for animals and their owners.
     
    Our research is performed in fields across the country and on our 1,200-acre working farm in Gray Summit, MO, the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, where we care first-hand for over 3,000 animals, every single day, ensuring our outputs of research, knowledge, and product innovation work properly for the real-life needs of animals.

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Healthy Chickens

I have a small backyard flock and I’ll a first time chicken owner. I have had no problems with my chicks. They are now ready for layer feed. They did great on this feed.

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Chickengranny

Great value

They love it just wanted to let everyone know though

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Chicks eating and growing

I bought this chick feed and they are eating it, and liking it. Growing very well!

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CrazyFCD

Chick favorite!

I've raised 26 chicks on this feed and never had any issues. I've heard other brands are too powdery, never experienced this with Purina. I also use the Purina Layena crumbles for my 3 older girls.

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Danielle81

The chicks loved it!

I started out my 4 day old chicks on Purina Start and Grow and have continued using it now into their third month of growth. I've noticed they are happy, healthy birds with what I feel will be a good weight heading into the winter months. I can't wait for them to get old enough to start laying!

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Purina understands and cares about the unique needs of your animals and the importance of bettering their well-being, performance and health. For more than 125 years, we have been tackling the biggest nutrition challenges using science, and our love of animals pushes us until we get it right. Our team is made up of more than 500 Masters of Sciences, Ph.Ds., veterinarians, nutritionists, microbiologists, geneticists, and immunologists, all who share a passion for providing animals with the best nutrition for the best results.

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Purina understands and cares about the unique needs of your animals and the importance of bettering their well-being, performance and health. For more than 125 years, we have been tackling the biggest nutrition challenges using science, and our love of animals pushes us until we get it right. Our team is made up of more than 500 Masters of Sciences, Ph.Ds., veterinarians, nutritionists, microbiologists, geneticists, and immunologists, all who share a passion for providing animals with the best nutrition for the best results.

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