Key challenges
In order to meet the nutritional requirements of chickens and pullets, the feed must be concentrated with energy, proteins, vitamins and trace elements that comply with the conditions set out for organic agriculture. The balance between these nutrients depends on the stage that the bird is at in its life.
Guaranteeing the safety of the feed used for laying hens, particularly the prevention of salmonella contamination, is essential, which is why we heat treat all the different meals used, therefore guaranteeing the destruction of any pathogenic germs.
We pay special attention to the way in which the feeds are presented to ensure that they are suitable for the bird’s behaviour. In the case of young chicks, crumbs are used in order to encourage feed intake, whereas a coarse meal is more suitable for hens as they peck.