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A unique chicken treat feed block containing enticing treats and favourite foods.
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Chicken Treat Block Nesty Autumn Special
Introducing the ultimate chicken treat bar for your flock. This Autumn give your chickens a nutritious treat that they will love. Packed with all your flock’s favourite foods, this block is sure to be a hit in your hen house!
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Boredom Buster
An enriching feed item that stimulates chickens interest and discourages bad behaviours such as feather picking and bullying. -
Eliminates Waste
The compact block formulation challenges chickens, reducing wasting habits such as "kicking out" or selectively eating. -
Long Lasting
The unique and all natural glue formulation extends the life of the treat, giving chickens a full day of enjoyment.
The Poultry Treat Block
The Nesty Treat Block is a combination of whole and crushed grains, seeds, and proteins. Pressed together in an appetising bar, the block contains meal worms, linseed, sunflower and other favourable feeds your flock loves. Wheat is not included in the treat bar to maximise interest without the block simulating regular chicken feeds.
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Safflower Seeds
High in protein and low in fibre, safflower treats are a palatable addition to your flocks diet. It is high in healthy Omega 6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and vitamin K which helps boost the immune system and assist in muscle functions.
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Sorghum
Sorghum is an excellent carbohydrate that has a similar nutritional profile to maize. The oil and linoleic acid content of sorghum are higher than barley and wheat making it a popular food source in poultry diets.
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Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Darkling Beetle, & Meal Worms
A nutritious combination of insects that are highly nutritious and a well accepted addition in chicken diets. Rich in protein, dried insects assist in growth and development, feather growth and repair, and enhancing egg quality. They are a fantastic source of amino acids necessary for chicken health. The nutrients in Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Darkling Beetles, and Meal Worms can help strengthen the immune system of chickens, making them more resistant to diseases and infections.
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Hulled Oats
Hulled oats or “naked oats” have the fibrous hull removed, making their nutrients more available. Oats have high levels of essential amino acids, lysine and methionine. It also has the highest lipid content of all cereals. Hulled oats can reduce pecking and aggression in flocks too.
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Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds provide healthy fats and antioxidants, whilst improving the quality of hens eggs and boosting their immunity. Rich in vitamin E, sunflower seeds provide energy and can aid in the moulting process and periods of stress. The high linoleic acid content is essential for keeping poultry at a healthy weight, particularly throughout winter, where plumper chickens will handle the cold better.
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Lucerne Chaff
Fibre rich and highly palatable, lucerne is an enriching option that stimulates positive behaviours in poultry. Lucerne also helps to optimise chickens intestinal flora, particularly when phasing in new feeds. It supports the yellow colouring of the yolk and assists birds to be healthier, stronger and fuller in feather.
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Maize
High in carbohydrates and low in fibre, maize (corn) is easy to digest and a valuable source of energy. Maize can increase chickens weight and contains less sugar than sweet corn. Cryptoxanthin is a colour pigment present in corn that may help give egg yolks a brighter yellow colour too. The high calorie, low protein content makes maize an essential and widely used cereal as part of the balanced diet.
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Calciprill
A highly available source of calcium to increase egg shell and bone strength. Calciprill is a lime and molasses prill that is very dissolvable compared to straight lime sources such as shell grit. This makes for an excellent addition in poultry diets where calcium is lacking.
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Salt
A small percentage of coarse salt is included. Sodium and chlorine are essential elements in poultry diets, assisting in the production of meat and eggs. It can also improve the palatability of the feed and appetite of the chickens.
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Linseed
Linseed is a unique oilseed because of its high alpha-linoleic acid. It is one of the most concentrated sources of unsaturated fatty acids available in poultry feeds. Linseed enriches eggs with omega 3 fatty acids enormously. The increase in polyunsaturated fatty acids is accompanied by a decrease in saturated fatty acids, the result is a healthier fat profile. Nutrients in linseeds are very important in the development and maintenance of a healthy brain, liver and heart.
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Shellgrit
The grit helps grind down the food in the gizzard, keeping their digestive system happy! Shell grit also gives your chickens' calcium levels a boost.
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Legumes (lupins and or peas)
Peas and lupins can be a valuable energy and protein source for several classes of poultry. They are low in fat and high in starch. These legumes are high in lysine, one of the most vital amino acids required in poultry diets and their high protein content complements many cereal based diets.
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Safflower Seeds
High in protein and low in fibre, safflower treats are a palatable addition to your flocks diet. It is high in healthy Omega 6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and vitamin K which helps boost the immune system and assist in muscle functions.
Hulled Oats
Used only in our higher spec feeds, hulled oats or “naked oats” have the fibrous hull removed, making their nutrients more available. Oats have high levels of essential amino acids, lysine and methionine. It also has the highest lipid content of all cereals. Hulled oats can reduce pecking and aggression in flocks too.
Black Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds provide healthy fats and antioxidants, whilst improving the quality of hens eggs and boosting their immunity. Rich in vitamin E, sunflower seeds provide energy and can aid in the moulting process and periods of stress. The high linoleic acid content is essential for keeping poultry at a healthy weight, particularly throughout winter, where plumper chickens will handle the cold better.
Wheat
Wheat is a rich source of carbohydrates, providing the energy chickens need for daily activities, growth, and egg production. Its high energy content helps maintain the bird's metabolism and overall health. Chickens generally find wheat quite palatable, which can ensure consistent feed intake.
Concentrated Vitamins
Essential for normal body functions, growth and reproduction, a balanced blend of vitamins is provided in Nesty Complete. The palatable formula allows for easy consumption ensuring your hens receive the nutrients they need.
Corn
High in carbohydrates and low in fibre, maize (corn) is easy to digest and a valuable source of energy. Maize can increase chickens weight and contains less sugar than sweet corn. Cryptoxanthin is a colour pigment present in corn that may help give egg yolks a brighter yellow colour too. The high calorie, low protein content makes maize an essential and widely used cereal as part of the balanced diet.
Barley
Used only in our Superfood diet, barley offers lower energy values than other cereals due to its low starch and high fibre content. Barley is used in Nesty Superfoods to complement chickens’ existing diet and to provide additional fibre.
Linseed
Linseed is a unique oilseed because of its high alpha-linoleic acid. It is one of the most concentrated sources of unsaturated fatty acids available in poultry feeds. Linseed enriches eggs with omega 3 fatty acids enormously. The increase in polyunsaturated fatty acids is accompanied by a decrease in saturated fatty acids, the result is a healthier fat profile. Nutrients in linseeds are very important in the development and maintenance of a healthy brain, liver and heart.
Lucerne chaff
Fibre rich and highly palatable, lucerne is an enriching option that stimulates positive behaviours in poultry. Lucerne also helps to optimise chickens intestinal flora, particularly when phasing in new feeds. It supports the yellow colouring of the yolk and assists with birds to be healthier, stronger and fuller in feather.
Peas
Peas can be a valuable energy and protein source for several classes of poultry. They are low in fat and high in starch. This legume is high in lysine, one of the most vital amino acids required in poultry diets and it’s high protein content complements many cereal based diets.
Soybean Meal
Soybean Meal offers high levels of protein, an excellent amino acid profile and good bioavailability. It aids in chickens' growth and overall well-being. It’s high specifications allow for it to be paired with a variety of cereals, complementing feeds such as corn which is the primary energy source in many poultry diets. Soybean meal can aid in lustrous feathers and may reduce the risk if some health problems.
Vegetable Oil
An excellent source of essential fatty acids and energy. Oil is rich in a variety of unsaturated fatty acids which are important for the growth and development of laying hens, particularly linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is deposited directly into the egg yolk which thereby increases the weight of the egg. Oil also improves the overall palatability of the feed, animal immunity and feed intake.
Calcium Supplements
Includes Shell grit and Calciprill to assist in calcium requirements. The Shellgrit helps grind down the food in the gizzard, aids in egg shell strength and bone development. The Calciprill is a highly soluble and bioavailable source of calcium to allow for easy absorption and utilisation of calcium fed in your fowl diet.
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All your questions answered
No, Nesty Treat Blocks are a treat only. They should be fed as part of a balanced diet. Standard chicken grain or pellets should be provided as the major component of your flocks diet accompanied with fresh, clean water and shellgrit for gizzard health.
Yes Nesty Treat Blocks can be fed as part of a balanced diet but should not exceed 10% of their total diet. A standard chicken grain or pellet should be provided as the major component of your flocks diet accompanied with fresh, clean water and shellgrit for gizzard health.
Note that the Nesty Treat Blocks ingredients change and where there is the inclusion of wheat, hulled oats, barley, lupins, or peas, the feeding rate can be higher than 10%.
Feeding Nesty Treat Blocks will stimulate your hens minds and enrich their lives. Encouraging desirable behaviours whilst minimising bad ones such as feather picking and bullying. Providing your hens with this fun treat will give them something to do and keep their minds and bodies active. Lustrous feathers and more alert behaviours may be observed too.
Nesty offers a Chicken Feed Block all year round but we like to release special formulations known as our seasonal treat blocks so that backyard chicken owners across Australia can treat their flock with a new surprise. The seasonal block ingredients regularly change to create variety and allow for stimulation, it is a fantastic opportunity for chicken owners to give their chickens something new. As the Nesty Treat Blocks are a treat only, we like to release them seasonally to discourage users from feeding treats out to an excessive level. Poultry treats including sunflower seeds, meal worms, and other treat like items should not exceed 10% of your flocks total diet. However, if you particularly love one of our seasonal blocks, inform the Nesty team, and we may consider making it a permanently stocked product.
Yes, the Nesty Treat Block is safe to feed to all poultry. It is best suited to laying poultry or birds over the age of 16 weeks.
The Nesty Nutrient Blocks contain dried Mealworms, a rich source of protein, fats, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. The Nesty gluing agent also contains a small percentage of gelatine (a product derived from animals). Therefore, making it not vegetarian only. Chickens are, however, an omnivorous species and will benefit from eating meats and meat by-products as it is a quality source of protein and valuable nutrients. If you seek a vegetarian only option, contact the Nesty team, or keep an eye out for special release blocks
Salt (sodium chloride) and calcium (in the form of shell grit and calciprill) is included in the treat block as a small percentage but should not be relied upon as your poultry's sole mineral supply. The Nesty Treat Block is formulated to be a treat only and should not exceed 10% of your flocks total diet. An adequate poultry feed such as Nesty Complete, standard chicken grain, or pellet should be fed as part of a balanced diet. Note that the Nesty Treat Blocks ingredients change and where there is the inclusion of wheat, hulled oats, barley, lupins, or peas, the feeding rate can be higher than 10%.
Feeding treats to your flock should not exceed 10% of their total diet. Treats are a great way to assist chickens who are moulting or have recently experienced stress. It can also be a fun activity for poultry that don't get out much. There is no right or wrong time for when you can provide a Nesty Treat Block to your flock, but just keep in mind it is not a complete feed and should be fed accordingly. Note that the Nesty Treat Blocks ingredients change and where there is the inclusion of wheat, hulled oats, barley, lupins, or peas, the feeding rate can be higher than 10%. If your hens just love eating feed blocks and you find it has been an excellent source of enrichment, Nesty recommends you try our Nesty Feed Block. This formulation contains wheat and can be fed as a complete feed or part of a balanced diet. It has reduced fat levels and is a safe and fun alternative.
It is advised that treats do not exceed 10% of your poultry's diet. Where hens eat 120g per head per day, each hen should consume no more than 12g of treats. Thus 1x 500g treat block is enough to supplement ~41 hens. Keeping in mind that the Nesty Treat Blocks ingredients change and where there is the inclusion of wheat, hulled oats, barley, lupins, or peas, the feeding rate can be higher than 10%.
