Fit for spring: Support your chickens' nutrient intake

Spring fit: Tips for a successful start to the laying season

It's all about the light

Light plays a key role in egg production. The more light your chickens receive daily, the harder they work to produce their eggs. So it's no surprise that they slow down their production in winter. Due to the poor light conditions during the gloomy season, your darlings operate on a reduced level.

But there's good news: As soon as the light increases again in spring, natural egg production also increases. The nests are finally fuller again.

Good to know: You can make the transition between winter and spring easier for your chickens. By using artificial light sources in the chicken coop, you can gradually prepare the birds for the brighter days and prepare them for a gentler start to the laying season.

Nutrition, the heart of productive egg production

Egg production costs your chickens a lot of energy—especially in spring. The more eggs they lay, the more energy they need. And the more energy they need, the more food they need.

But we're not talking about just any feed. It has to be the right feed. The first choice is a balanced feed mix with valuable minerals and vitamins for chickens, which gently replenishes their depleted energy stores. The reason: The herbs and grasses that chickens eat while roaming freely usually don't cover their entire energy needs in spring. They contain too little protein to optimally support egg production. Therefore, the chicken feed must compensate for what their natural food intake can't provide. And who better to do this than a high-quality nutritional supplement for chickens?

A good choice is our exquisite KE herbal extract . This rich blend of 50 different fermented organic herbs from Austria supplements your chickens' natural diet and optimizes nutrient absorption. It reliably ensures that your birds can utilize all the essential vitamins and minerals from their feed they need for the spring laying season. But that's not all: Our balanced herbal blend is a holistic health concept that brings balance to the animal's entire organism. Here are the advantages at a glance:

• Nutrient absorption improves sustainably.
• The intestinal flora returns to balance. And the more balanced the animal's intestinal flora, the better it can utilize the nutrients in the chicken feed.
• Egg production increases.
• The moulting and breeding season is easier to manage.
• Your chickens feel strong, energetic and cheerful.
• The immune system is demonstrably strengthened.
• The plumage shines in new splendor.
• Your chickens are calmer and more balanced in the group.

Good to know: Our organic herbs for chickens are 100 percent natural. We consciously avoid synthetic additives. Because what could taste better to your pets in spring than a high-quality piece of Mother Nature?

Pellets – for more culinary variety

Chickens are often picky eaters. They have their favorite grains, which they enjoy eating. However, they tend to avoid other types of food. As a result, they often lack valuable minerals and vitamins, which impair their egg production in the spring.

This is precisely why many chicken keepers prefer pellets. The major advantage: The bird absorbs all the important nutritional components – from protein to minerals and vitamins to energy. Unfortunately, not every chicken is keen on pellets – especially if it has already enjoyed a high-quality herbal blend. Little tip: If you slightly loosen the pellets before feeding, they often become more palatable for your pets. Adding KE herbal extract for chickens allows for optimal absorption of all nutrients.

Freshwater shrimp – the secret source of energy

Balanced feed mixtures often include freshwater shrimp. This small addition is particularly rich in vitamins, fiber, trace elements, and animal protein. It is therefore rightly considered a powerful source of energy for spring.

Feed leftovers in moderation

Whether apples, pears, cherries, cucumbers, lettuce leaves, or boiled potatoes and pasta – leftovers from the kitchen are always welcome in the chicken coop. But be careful: Too much of a good thing shouldn't be allowed. Instead, leftovers serve as a small snack between meals. They don't provide enough for a healthy and balanced diet. It's not without reason that most chicken keepers supplement their daily feeding with nutrient- and vitamin-rich herbal mixtures.

Pay attention to culinary preferences

Chickens are like us humans. Some things taste delicious to them, while others they can safely do without. It's not for nothing that some herbs disappear in their stomachs in a flash, while others remain untouched in the feed trough.

Why don't we cater to our pets' culinary preferences? After all, not all feed mixes are created equal. Quite the opposite: They're available to us in a wide variety of combinations. Do your chickens a favor with their favorite mix and look forward to a generous egg yield in the spring.

A lively egg production in spring – more than just a matter of food

There's no doubt about it: a healthy and balanced diet with plenty of protein, minerals, and vitamins is more valuable than ever in spring. But that's not all: a thorough barn inspection is also on the agenda. And for good reason: Just in time for the mild season, mites have an easy time infesting chickens. And they're not just annoying, they also pose a real health threat. Did you know that these little parasites readily feast on your birds' blood? And the more they feast on it, the faster they risk anemia.

But don’t worry: We have Theme mites Thoughts for you: Detecting and preventing mites – that's how it works.