Providing the right poultry feed supplies is the foundation of a healthy, productive flock. The feed you choose directly affects growth rates, egg quality, and the long-term wellbeing of your birds.
Poor feed selection can stall performance and create hidden costs, while the right feed formulation can improve farm efficiency dramatically.
At Reid Stockfeeds, we’ve spent four decades perfecting poultry nutrition. Our feeds are precision-engineered for optimum performance and egg production, backed by rigorous science and expert formulation.
Understanding Types of Poultry Feed
Different stages of a bird’s life require different nutritional profiles. Selecting the correct feed “phase” ensures your flock is thriving, not just surviving.
- Chick Starter: High-protein support for chicks (0–6 weeks).
- Chick Grower: Balanced energy for skeletal development (6–12 weeks).
- Pullet Developer: Supports pullets from 12 weeks until first lay.
- Pre-Layer & Pre-Peak Layer: Builds calcium reserves for egg production.
- Peak, Mid & Late Layer: Maintains health and shell integrity throughout laying.
For free-range systems, our Reid Layer Gold and Reid Ranger Layer offer a single, premium diet suitable for all laying stages.
Key Considerations for Feed Selection
Choosing poultry feed supplies isn’t just about the lowest price per bag. Quality, consistency, and suitability are critical for Return on Investment (ROI).
- Nutritional Profile: Protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals must match flock needs.
- Feed Form: All Reid layer diets are mash rations, promoting slower digestion and optimal gizzard and egg production.
- Ingredient Quality: Premium grains (wheat, barley, corn) and high-quality proteins (soy, canola, lupins) ensure digestibility and nutrient density.
- Scientific Additives: Bright yellow pigments for yolk colour, lasalocid sodium for coccidiosis prevention, and enzymes to improve feed utilization.
- Supplier Reliability: Reid Stockfeeds is ISO Quality and FeedSafe accredited, ensuring consistent, high-quality feed every batch.
Practical Tips for Maximising Flock Performance
Even the highest-quality feed requires careful management:
- Precision Feeding: Deliver the correct quantity to minimise waste and prevent overfeeding.
- Clean Feeders and Water Lines: Prevent biofilm and pathogen buildup.
- Hydration: Fresh, cool water is critical as birds won’t eat if they don’t drink.
- Gradual Feed Transitions: Mix old and new feed over 7 days to avoid digestive upset.
- Expert Consultation: Work with a nutritionist to tailor rations to your farm’s specific needs.
Evidence-Based Nutrition for Healthy Flocks
Modern research shows that nutrition affects more than growth – it influences the gut-brain-immune axis.
Recent studies from the University of Sydney Poultry Research Foundation highlight how proper feed formulation, combined with supplementation, reduces disease risk, improves performance, and unlocks genetic potential.
This evidence supports sourcing high-quality poultry feed and leveraging expert guidance for maximum results.
Why Choose Reid Stockfeeds?
With more than 40 years of heritage, Reid Stockfeeds is more than a supplier – we’re your nutritional partner. With us, you have:
- Access to in-house consultant nutritionists for tailored rations.
- Precision-manufactured, ISO Quality and FeedSafe certified feeds.
- Ongoing support from sales and technical service teams.
Our range of Poultry Feeds are available in both Packaged Products across many rural retailers throughout Victoria / SA / NSW, and in bulk, direct from our mills. Our team can assist in recommending the best option for your flock – Call 1300 REID FEED or enquire here >
Author
Rose Caruso
Packaged Product Manager
