Kalmbach Feeds Organic 20% Protein Starter Grower Crumbles Poultry Feed, 35-lb bag

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  • Provides increased energy level for growing birds.
  • Supports digestive and immune health with LifeGuard, a proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, and essential oils.
  • Promotes optimal muscle development with a balance of amino acids.
  • Contains vitamins and minerals to support overall health.
  • USDA Certified Organic.

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Feeding Instructions

Questions & Answers

5 Customer Questions


my baby chicks under 8 weeks, did not eat the feed for starter chicks. They wasted about 3/4 of it and the hens also wouldn't eat it. Sorry but likely not going to go with your very recommended brand for growing out the chicks.


What is the amount of Niacin in this feed?

Answer by ChewyFeb 26, 2021
This contains 36 mg per pound which meets or exceeds the niacin requirement for ducks and other waterfowl.

is this considered step 2 in chicken feed? for 8-20 week old birds?

Answer by ChewyJul 02, 2021
This food can be fed continuously as the sole ration to laying chicks from hatch to laying age (approximately 16 weeks) and to broilers, ducks, geese, and other meat-type poultry from hatch until harvest weight.

Is this non-medicated?

Answer by ChewyApr 29, 2021
This is a non medicated feed that is a complete, balanced nutrition for starting laying chicks and meatbirds.

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
255 Ratings

78 Customer Reviews



Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Pam on Jul 21, 2025
Anonymous

Healthy Chickens Food

I am new to chickens! This product came recommended by a friend, and I couldn’t be happier! The six chicks seem to like this much better than what I got to start

I am new to chickens! This product came recommended by a friend, and I couldn’t be happier! The six chicks seem to like this much better than what I got to start with from the feed store I got them at. I appreciate that the ingredients are non GMO, and overall healthier. My sweet 6 “Steel Magnolia” chicks are thriving!

By Pam on Jul 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alexandra on Jun 8, 2024

My flock loves it!!!!!

I’m a new chicken owner and the first feed I started my flock on was a high-quality, organic formula from a different brand (S&P Feeds). While I had had no complaints

I’m a new chicken owner and the first feed I started my flock on was a high-quality, organic formula from a different brand (S&P Feeds). While I had had no complaints about how my flock did on that feed, I just couldn’t justify the price. After I finished that bag, I did a lot of research and decided to give Kalmbach a try. Before beginning their transition, I put a little of this feed in my hand and offered it to them - They went absolutely crazy for it!!! Even fermented, they never reacted this way to their previous feed. My flock has been fully transitioned onto this feed for a couple weeks now and are doing wonderfully! They still find it very palatable, their feathering looks great and their poops look great. I couldn’t be happier! I love that this formula is organic, and I especially appreciate the sales Chewy occasionally offers on this brand!

By Alexandra on Jun 8, 2024

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Renee on Jun 10, 2025

Food Chicks Love!

My baby silkies loved this feed so much, they won’t touch anything else. I don’t really know the difference between chicken feeds, but this one must be special

My baby silkies loved this feed so much, they won’t touch anything else. I don’t really know the difference between chicken feeds, but this one must be special. Purchased it for new baby silkies and started them out on it after reading reviews. When they recently were old enough for the grower feed, I purchased one that a friend uses and suggested. My babies won’t touch it. Been feeding them leftover Kalmbach while waiting for the Kalmbach grower feed to get here. So my chicks heavily endorse Kalmbach feed.

By Renee on Jun 10, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kaitlin on Dec 27, 2025

Will never buy anything not kalmbach!

I mix a bag of the 20% grower I mix a bag of Hen House reserve and a bag of Hen House Reserve love bug for my feed mix I love these crumbles they add a little bit

I mix a bag of the 20% grower I mix a bag of Hen House reserve and a bag of Hen House Reserve love bug for my feed mix I love these crumbles they add a little bit of extra protein to the mix the chickens obviously prefer the hen house Reserve pieces but I do like that they get this more whole complete food in there as well. I'll never not buy this brand of food

By Kaitlin on Dec 27, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Nov 11, 2025

Great Layer Feed

I really like this layer feed. And my chickens really go for it. They are healthy and happy and lay wonderful eggs with dark yellow yokes almost every day. What

I really like this layer feed. And my chickens really go for it. They are healthy and happy and lay wonderful eggs with dark yellow yokes almost every day. What more could I ask for. I highly recommend this layer feed for laying hens.

By Margaret on Nov 11, 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Debbie on Oct 20, 2022

Lots of powder

I bought this feed to transition my chicks from chick feed to layer. The bag contains about 25% powdered feed. I give my chicks mostly fermented feed, so it works

I bought this feed to transition my chicks from chick feed to layer. The bag contains about 25% powdered feed. I give my chicks mostly fermented feed, so it works out ok until I need to fill their backup feeder. I have to sift the feed to remove the dust so the gravity feeder has only crumbles. Pretty disappointed in the condition of this rather pricey feed.

By Debbie on Oct 20, 2022

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Cherrie on Apr 30, 2026

Great food

I was buying another chicken feed and my guys were loosing weight and in general did not look too good and thought I would try this one based on reviews. I have

I was buying another chicken feed and my guys were loosing weight and in general did not look too good and thought I would try this one based on reviews. I have had my guys on this now for a few bags and what a big difference. They have gained weight and look so good. This one is worth trying

By Cherrie on Apr 30, 2026

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Carla on Jan 29, 2024

Chickies love it

I have a couple of new chicks and they are loving this brand. I started off feeding my big girls the Kalmbach Hen house reserved as a mix with their normal feed

I have a couple of new chicks and they are loving this brand. I started off feeding my big girls the Kalmbach Hen house reserved as a mix with their normal feed for winter. I was satisfied with that, so I thought I'd give the starter/grower a try. I like that it's both starter and grower because, I don't have to worry about transitioning from starter to a grower mix, it's all wrapped up in one.

By Carla on Jan 29, 2024

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By DEBRA on Dec 5, 2025

Fresh aroma

Adding this for my layers given this cold northern Wisconsin weather. They are eating with no issues.

Adding this for my layers given this cold northern Wisconsin weather. They are eating with no issues.

By DEBRA on Dec 5, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Diane on Apr 20, 2026

ease

My chickens love this food and I was buying from a local store but I love having it delivered right to my house but lately the autoship ordering has been very difficult

My chickens love this food and I was buying from a local store but I love having it delivered right to my house but lately the autoship ordering has been very difficult. I am not sure we will continue if they dont simplify it.

By Diane on Apr 20, 2026