Packed with natural carbohydrates to support energy, body condition, and warmth—especially in cooler weather.
🐔 Encourages Natural Foraging 🐔
Scatter to stimulate natural scratching behaviour, keeping your flock active, engaged, and enriched.
🌾 Easy to Eat & Digest 🌾
Coarsely cracked for better intake and digestion compared to whole grains, making it suitable for all flock sizes.
Feed as a supplement only
Cracked corn is a high-energy treat and should not replace a complete feed. Offer alongside a balanced layer or maintenance ration.
Recommended feeding rate
Feed in small amounts, making up no more than 10% of your chickens’ daily diet.
When to feed
Best fed in the afternoon or evening, especially in cooler weather, to help support energy and warmth overnight.
How to feed
Scatter on the ground to encourage natural foraging behaviour, or mix through your regular feed.
Always provide
Ensure access to fresh, clean water and a complete feed at all times.
Suitable for
All backyard poultry including laying hens, growing birds, and mixed flocks (adjust quantity based on age and size).
First Aid:
Not for human consumption. If ingested, rinse mouth. If in eyes, rinse with water. If inhaled, move to fresh air.
Safety:
For animal use only. Feed as a supplement, not a complete feed. Always provide fresh water.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place, sealed and protected from pests.
Shelf Life:
Up to 12 months if stored correctly.
Withholding Period: Nil – safe for eggs and meat when used as directed.
Environmental:
Dispose of responsibly and clean up spills promptly.
Function:
Provides fast-release energy to support condition and activity.
Form:
Coarsely cracked for improved intake and digestibility.
Inclusion Rate:
Feed as a supplement only, typically up to 10–25% of diet.
Notes:
Low in protein and amino acids, so must be fed with a complete feed.
No added medications or additives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cracked corn used for in chickens?
Cracked corn is a high-energy supplement used to support body condition, boost energy levels, and add variety to your chickens’ diet. It’s ideal as a treat or mixed through feed, not as a complete feed.
Can cracked corn replace my chickens’ regular feed?
No. Cracked corn should only be fed as a supplement or treat. It should make up no more than around 10% of the total diet, with a balanced feed providing the majority of nutrients.
Why is cracked corn better than whole corn?
Cracked corn is broken into smaller pieces, making it easier for chickens to eat and digest. This improves nutrient absorption and overall feed efficiency.
When is the best time to feed cracked corn?
It’s commonly fed in the afternoon or evening, especially in cooler weather, as the high carbohydrate content helps chickens generate heat and maintain energy overnight.
How should I feed cracked corn to my chickens?
Scatter it on the ground to encourage natural foraging behaviour or mix it through their regular feed. Always provide fresh water and ensure access to a balanced diet.