FlockLeader FUNctional Treats - Defend

Description: At Perdue, we know chickens. We've been caring for them for over 100 years! In fact, the backyard flock of our founders, Pearl and Arthur Perdue, started it all. To this day, we remain dedicated to raising strong, healthy, and happy birds through science and innovation. FlockLeader FUNctional treats provide nutritional benefits beyond feed, while also bringing interactive fun to a backyard flock! Your flock's feed is based on the decades–old version of the Nutrient Requirements for Poultry - it's not optimized for a 21st century backyard environment. FlockLeader Defend is formulated to balance and support a bird's immune system and wellbeing, made with: • USA–sourced black soldier fly larvae, which contain natural acids that help control bacteria and viruses• Vitamin C and niacin–rich split peas (niacin is an essential nutrient for ducks) •Immune–boosting parsley and oregano • Essential amino acids and minerals to support gut immune barrier function and limit damage from inflammation • Healing plasma proteinsCheck out our full line of FlockLeader poultry treats to enhance your flock's nutrition, probiotic poultry supplements for digestive support, and Healthy Coop to help keep your flock's living and nesting areas clean and dry.

Features & Benefits: • SUPPORT IMMUNE FUNCTION: Defend is uniquely formulated to balance and support a bird's immune system and well–being for all poultry species 8 weeks of age and older.• POULTRY TREATS WITH A PURPOSE: Feed as a rewarding and delicious treat or mix with feed to give variety, fun, and additional functionality to your flock's diet.• USA–GROWN, BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE: Defend is proudly made in United States with USA–sourced black soldier fly larvae, which contain natural acids that help control bacteria and viruses. They are higher in calcium and more sustainable than mealworms.• INGREDIENTS FOR IMMUNESUPPORT: Defend is made with Vitamin C and niacin–rich split peas (niacin is an essential nutrient for ducks), immune–boosting parsley and oregano, essential amino acids and minerals, and healing plasma proteins.• EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONAL PELLET: Defend is made with an exclusive functional pellet containing key nutrients like the amino acid threonine to support immune barrier function, Vitamins C and E to limit inflammation damage, healing plasma proteins, and zinc to help immune cells' development and function. • SAFE FOR ALL POULTRY SPECIES: Feed 1–2 tablespoons per bird or add
1/4 cup per lb of feed as a meal mixer.• RECYCLED & RECYCLABLE PACKAGING: Box made from 100% Recycled Paperboard. Box and inner bag 100% curbside recyclable.

Item Number: 5365388

Food Type: Feed

Health Consideration: Immune Support

Flavor: NONE

Package Weight: 3.5 lbs

Ingredients: Dried Peas, Cracked Corn, Oats, Dried Black Fly Soldier Larvae, Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Animal Plasma, Threonine, Lysine, Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous, Glycerol Tributyrate, Zinc Oxide, Managous Oxide, Iron Oxide, DL–Methionine, Dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation solubles.

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein .............................. Min 15.50% 
Lysine ............................................ Min 0.85% Methionine .................................. Min 0.15% Crude fat ...................................... Min 5.50% Crude fiber ................................ Max 5.00% Calcium ........................................ Min 0.50% Calcium ...................................... Max 1.00% Phosphorus .................................... Min 0.35% Salt................................................. Min 0.10%
Salt............................................ Max 0.50% Threonine*................................... Min 0.50%  Vitamin C*................................... Min 140 mg⁄kg  Vitamin E*................................... Min 70 IU⁄lb Zinc*............................................ Min 150 ppm*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO nutrient profiles.