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Fresh Pecks Layer

16% LAYER FEED • 20+ Weeks OLD

  • Fresh Pecks Textured Mix
  • Fresh Pecks Crumbles
  • Fresh Pecks Crumbles
  • Fresh Pecks Textured Mix
  • Fresh Pecks Crumbles
  • Fresh Pecks Crumbles
  • Fresh Pecks Textured Mix
  • Fresh Pecks Textured Mix
  • Fresh Pecks
  • Fresh Pecks Crumbles
  • Fresh Pecks Textured Mix
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
3,327 Reviews

Fresh Pecks Layer

16% LAYER FEED • 20+ Weeks OLD

With Fresh Pecks, your flock can enjoy a farm-fresh recipe inspired by foods they naturally love. Rather than using soy or fish, Fresh Pecks layer feed is made with sustainably harvested insect protein, vegetables and whole grains to keep our fluffy ones happily nourished. Every peck is rich with essential vitamins and minerals for strong feathers and nutritious, delicious eggs.

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Grubbly Fresh Pecks is offered in two varieties so you can pick your flock’s favorite texture. If your flock enjoys the consistent texture of crumbles, stick with crumbles (perfect for picky eaters). If your gals prefer a variety of textures, they'll enjoy our pellets.
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  • Nutritious Eggs
  • Strong Feathers
  • Happy Pets & Planet
    • 16% protein for a happy, healthy flock
    • Farm-fresh, naturally balanced recipe for bright, creamy yolks
    • Essential vitamins and minerals for strong feathers & eggs
    • Probiotics to aid digestion
  • Made With: Sustainably harvested black soldier fly grubs, whole grains, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, green peas, marigold, essential vitamins, minerals, and probiotics. See full ingredients list here.

    Made without: Soy, corn, fish, fillers, GMO foods, funky byproducts

    *Made in a shared facility that also handles corn

    • Feed as a complete diet with access to fresh water, layer grit & calcium
    • Great for chickens, ducks, and geese as of 18-20 weeks or older
    • Slowly introduce your flock’s feed by mixing it with their previous feed (Tips and tricks here!)
    • Picky pets? Try fermenting the feed or sprinkle Grubblies on top for added benefits
WHY WE LOVE GRUBS

A natural food for our foraging friends

Chickens instinctually forage for insects and plants, so Grubbly feed is made with farm-fresh grubs, vegetables and whole grains – fueling our feathered friends with foods they naturally love.

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farm fresh, earth friendly feed

Every bag makes a big difference

Made with sustainably-grown black soldier fly grubs 

Reduces methane gas, keeping our air clean 

10 lb. of fish protected, keeping our oceans healthy

Recycles 35 lb. of food waste, lightening our landfills

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3,327 reviews
  • JK
    John K.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/13/24
    Amazing food!

    My girls and guy absolutely love this food! We switched when we had a failure to thrive situation and the difference was night and day. Not only did our runt eat, the other chicks flipped instantly. We have never looked back and flock has never been happier. No pasty butt, no sour crop, and they eat it all.

    Grubbly Farms
    11/13/24

    Thank you so much for your feedbawk! It means a lot to hear how Fresh Pecks Textured Mix made such a difference for your flock. We’re thrilled to know it helped turn things around for your little one and that the whole flock is thriving. Here’s to many more happy, healthy days ahead! 💚

  • AR
    Anna Rose S.
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    Fresh Pecks Layer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/13/24
    Our girls love this food!

    We feed the crumbles to our 8 girls. They don't leave much at the end of the day. We are very satisfied with Grubbly Farms.

    Grubbly Farms
    11/13/24
    Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear your girls are loving Fresh Pecks Crumbles—and that they’re leaving little to no leftovers! Knowing you and your flock are happy with Grubbly Farms means the world to us. Here's to many more happy, healthy days for your girls! 💚
  • SE
    Sherry E.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/12/24
    Great feed for my girls!

    New chicken mom and I appreciate knowing that my girls are getting the best nutrition available. I treat with Grubblies and kitchen scraps, but other than what grows in their run, Fresh Pecks is all they really need.

    Grubbly Farms
    11/13/24
    Thank you for the fantastic feedbawk, Sherry! We're so happy to be part of your journey as a new chicken mom, providing the best for your girls. It sounds like they’re getting a wonderful, balanced diet with Fresh Pecks, Grubblies, and those tasty treats from the garden and kitchen. Wishing you and your flock many healthy, happy days together! 💚
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    Elizabeth R.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/12/24
    My ladies love this!

    Perfect blend of food that the hens love and keeps them strong and healthy! I wouldn’t even consider buying another brand — Fresh Pecks is that good.

    Grubbly Farms
    11/12/24

    Thank you so much for sharing your feedbawk, Elizabeth! We're thrilled to hear that your ladies are loving the Fresh Pecks Textured Mix and that it's keeping them strong and healthy. It’s wonderful to be a part of their routine, and we’re grateful you trust us to keep your flock happy and well-fed! 💚

  • GG
    Gloria G.
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    11/12/24
    Hen won't eat it.

    My hen doesn't seem to like it! I tried it with a little water but she's not interested.

    Grubbly Farms
    11/12/24

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Gloria! We're sorry to hear that your hen isn't taking to the Fresh Pecks Crumbles just yet. Sometimes, hens need a little adjustment period with a new texture. You might try mixing a small amount with her favorite treat to make it more enticing. A member of our team will reach out to you shortly to help find the best solution and ensure your hen is happy and well-fed! But please also feel free to reach us directly at hello@grubblyfarms.com. 💚

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  • Wheat, peas, dried black soldier fly larvae, calcium carbonate, barley, sunflower hearts, alfalfa meal, flaxseed, oats, molasses products, calcium phosphate, salt, DL-methionine, rice hulls, dried seaweed meal, hydrolyzed yeast, dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, manganese proteinate, zinc proteinate, hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, vitamin E supplement, brewers dried yeast, marigold extract, dried Aspergillus niger fermentation product, iron proteinate, yeast culture, niacin supplement, dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, selenium yeast, dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation extract, calcium pantothenate, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, mineral oil, copper proteinate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), riboflavin supplement, vitamin A supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin D3 supplement, thiamine mononitrate, vitamin B12 supplement, ethylenediamine dihydroiodide, folic acid, biotin, dried Bacillus licheniformis fermentation product, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product

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    *Manufactured in the USA with the highest quality ingredients from around the globe. 

    Not for human consumption. Those allergic to shellfish may be sensitive to Fresh Pecks.

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    GUARANTEED ANALYSIS  

    Crude Protein............................................... 16.00% min  

    Lysine............................................................... 0.75% min  

    Methionine.................................................... 0.40% min  

    Crude Fat....................................................... 3.50% min  

    Crude Fiber................................................... 8.00% max   

    Calcium................................... 3.00% min – 4.00% max  

    Phosphorus.................................................... 0.50% min  

    Salt............................................. 0.25% min - 0.75% max  

    Omega 3 Fatty Acids.................................... 0.40% min 

  • Fresh Pecks is offered in two forms so you can pick your flock’s favorite texture of layer feed. As visual eaters, our feathered friends tend to stick with foods they know and love. If your flock enjoys the consistent texture of crumbles, stick with Fresh Pecks Crumbles - perfect for picky eaters. If your gals prefer a variety of textures, they'll enjoy our Textured Mix which include loose grains and seeds. Introduce your flock’s new feed gradually to help ease the transition.  

  • Grubbly feeds are made to power our pets and the planet for years to come. Rather than using fillers like corn and traditional protein like soy or fishmeal, Fresh Pecks is made with sustainably grown black soldier fly grubs - a powerhouse protein that's better for them, and the planet. Our grubs are packed with nutrients and naturally harvested (no hormones, pesticides, or funky byproducts). Plus, chickens naturally forage for insects and plants, so Fresh Pecks is filled with farm-fresh grubs, vegetables and whole grains to nourish our feathered friends with foods they naturally love!

  • No, Fresh Pecks is not Certified Organic. Grubbly feeds are made with non-GMO foods.

    Rather than using traditional protein sources like soy or fishmeal, Grubbly feeds are made with sustainably grown black soldier fly grubs. Our grubs are naturally harvested (no hormones, pesticides or funky byproducts) and help reduce food waste from landfills. Plus, chickens naturally forage for insects, so you can nourish your flock the way nature intended with Grubbly. To learn more about our standards for growing grubs to fuel our fluffy ones, check this out.

  • We recommend Fresh Pecks All Flock for mixed flocks! This will provide a more well rounded diet for the other feathered friends in your flock, such as roosters or ducks. Always provide free-choice calcium in a separate feeder for laying hens.

  • Yes! While not all chicken feeds can be given to ducks, Fresh Pecks is made with farm-fresh ingredients that ducks naturally love! With a healthy mix of insects, vegetables, whole grains, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics, you can keep your ducks happily nourished. The feed is formulated with 37 milligrams of niacin (vitamin B3) per pound. If your ducks need extra niacin, brewer's yeast is a great supplement to their diet. Pellets, as opposed to crumbles, are typically recommended for ducks.

  • Just like different dog breeds, different chickens have different nutritional needs and varying appetites. This means not all chickens need the same amount of feed per day. A small hen will likely eat less than a larger one. However, you can anticipate the average, active chicken that is of laying age to eat about ¼ of a pound of feed daily. A bantam breed will likely eat about ⅛ of a pound per day, and a large breed chicken will eat between ¼ and ½ of a pound daily. 

  • When it comes to a flock with younger and old feathered friends, you will want to choose your feed based on the youngest members of your flock. This likely means feeding Little Pecks to your whole flock as your little ones grow big and strong since feeding chicks under 20 weeks of age too much calcium can be detrimental to their health. However, you will want to supplement your older layer hens with free-choice oyster shell for supplemental calcium.

  • Fresh Pecks is formulated for the best health of your lovely layers, including its calcium levels. However, laying hens all have varying needs for calcium to stay healthy and chickens’ calcium needs fluctuate throughout the year. It’s always best to provide supplemental, free-choice calcium for your flock, no matter the feed. Chickens will naturally crave more calcium as they need it, and self-regulate their calcium intake.

  • Absolutely. There are many benefits to fermenting Fresh Pecks, including increasing the feed’s protein levels, probiotics, and more. Learn how to ferment your Fresh Pecks.

  • Yes, we still offer that same feed form! It's now referred to as Textured Mix. Nothing changed about the form or the formulation, we just updated the name to better reflect the contents. 

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