For backyard chickens, the number 18 means the same thing. Eighteen weeks is the age when most egg-laying breeds are considered adults. Most excitingly, it’s the time when many breeds will lay their ...

The best chicken feed supports healthy hens and consistent egg production, with the right balance of protein and calcium.

According to Yuko Sato, MS, DACPV, a poultry expert from Iowa State University, when selecting chicken feed, it's best to start with the type of bird you are feeding and what your intended purpose is.