Poultry

Champion’s Choice® Salt.
An essential for successful poultry production.

When consumed in the right amounts, Champion’s Choice^®Salt can help encourage feed consumption that results in faster growth and improved muscle, nerve and immune system functions in all types of poultry, including chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. Salt can help optimize performance in meat and egg production. For laying hens, salt is extremely important for proper reproductive health.

Champion’s Choice^®Salt helps you meet the needs of laying hens or broilers, turkeys, game birds, water fowl and exotics like emus and ostriches. That’s why there’s a Champion’s Choice^®Salt product to meet the needs of your flock.

For further details on the benefits of salt for your animals, consult your veterinarian.

Product Comparison Table

		Mix-n-Fine® Salt
Contains:	Cobalt
	Copper
	Iodine
	Iron
	Manganese
	Salt
	Selenium
	Sodium
	Sulfur
	Zinc
Forms:	Bag
Forms:	Block

Frequently Asked Questions about Poultry

Although all recommendations are based on resources related to general animal health, please consult your veterinarian for your specific animal needs and as the final authority for all your animal needs and recommendations.

How much salt should my chickens consume?

It is imperative that salt be part of a chicken’s diet. Salt should be present in chicken feeds at an approximate rate of 0.15%. If salt is restricted in early weeks, the health of the birds may not completely recover.
What are the symptoms of salt deprivation for chickens?

Chickens that have low salt rations may lose weight. In addition, there may be an increase in pecking behavior, feather eating and general flock nervousness. They may also show signs of reduction of egg production and egg size.
How much reduction in egg production will I see in a hen with a low sodium diet?

Even a slight reduction in the amount of sodium can result in a 20-60% reduction in egg production over the span of 15 days. For example, if 10 hens normally lay one egg per day, normal production would be 150 eggs over 15 days; with a reduced sodium diet, production could decrease to 90 eggs.
What happens if my chickens overconsume salt?

Chickens consuming too much salt may reduce their feed intake or could develop kidney disease, resulting in increased mortality rates. Excess salt intake may also result in sticky manure, causing dirty eggs.
How does sodium deprivation occur in animals?
Sodium deprivation can be precipitated by dietary, climatic and disease factors and occurs under the following conditions:
- Rapidly growing animals given cereal-based diets that are inherently low in sodium
- Animals grazing pastures on soils naturally low in sodium
- Animals grazing pastures heavily fertilized with potassium
- Lactating animals, particularly cows, secreting large amounts of sodium in mild climates
- Tropical or hot, semi-arid climates, causing large losses of water and sodium in sweat
- Heavy or intense physical work that causes profuse sweating
- Animals with gut infections that cause diarrhea
When one or more of these conditions exist continuously for long periods and extra salt is not provided, sodium deprivation is inevitable.
Is water softener salt harmful to animals?

Water softening salts are not intended for human or animal feeding. For some animals, particles may be too large and cause choking issues. In addition, some water softening salts may have additives that are inappropriate for animal feeds.
What are the symptoms of salt deficiency in animals?
- Rough coats
- Decreased performance
- Unusual eating habits like consuming dirt or chewing on tool handles, trees, board fences or another animal’s mane or tail.
- In poultry, an increase in pecking behavior, feather eating, general flock nervousness, and/or reduced egg production.

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Champion’s Choice® Salt.
An essential for successful poultry production.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poultry

How much salt should my chickens consume?

What are the symptoms of salt deprivation for chickens?

How much reduction in egg production will I see in a hen with a low sodium diet?

What happens if my chickens overconsume salt?

How does sodium deprivation occur in animals?

Is water softener salt harmful to animals?

What are the symptoms of salt deficiency in animals?

Champion’s Choice® Salt. An essential for successful poultry production.

Recommended Products for Poultry

Product Comparison Table

Frequently Asked Questions about Poultry

How much salt should my chickens consume?

What are the symptoms of salt deprivation for chickens?

How much reduction in egg production will I see in a hen with a low sodium diet?

What happens if my chickens overconsume salt?

How does sodium deprivation occur in animals?

Is water softener salt harmful to animals?

What are the symptoms of salt deficiency in animals?

Champion’s Choice® Salt.
An essential for successful poultry production.