GMO Free and Your FlockAdditional aspects for the Natural Harvest Poultry Line

What is GMO Free?

• GMO (i.e. Genetically Modified) free feeds utilize grains in the production of your complete feed, where the genetic makeup of the plants must not have been altered for the purpose of production.

• To qualify as GMO Free the grains must undergo rigorous testing and inspections to qualify for this title

• This helps you to avoid “round-up ready” or glyphosate resistant crops, while still maintaining a premium diet

GMO Free Vegetable Based Diet• Certified GMO-free alternatives have been sourced

for protein and energy sources • GMO-free soybean meal and pulses (peas, faba beans

and lentils) as rich protein sources• Whole grains and legumes• Flax seed and vegetable oil for a rich source of omega 3

and omega 6 fatty acids

Stand Out Features for Natural Harvest• Offers a complete diet for every stage of life• Pre and probiotics for digestive health and ease• Includes chelated trace minerals that are more digestibly available • Hy-D Vitamin D contributes to optimized immune function and bone

strength, as well as maximizing on yields.• Natural Yolk enhancers that offer higher levels of natural pigments

and antioxidants through carotenoid rich grains• Whole grain wheat, which naturally stimulates the development of

the digestive tract

Feeding Every Stage• With 6 simple steps, the Natural Harvest program

has a feed for each integral step of your flocks development

• Unique to the line:• Step 1 Pre-Starter is geared towards the first 7-10 days

with a higher protein level to help optimize growth and start your birds off right with chelated minerals

• Step 4 Developer is the stage right before the first egg is laid

• Step5 Golden Peak of Lay is formulated for the time frame that your laying hens see the largest amount of egg production and benefit from additional energy

Self ReflectionThe answers to these all of these questions are all given in the following slide, but why not challenge yourself first to see what you have remembered?!

1) Why do we use a pre-starter for chicks?A) They don’t need as much feed for the first weekB) The smaller bag is easier to manageC) They have higher nutritional requirements for the first week

C) They have higher nutritional requirements for the first week

The first week for a chick is important, as they are just getting their bearings in the world. By providing them with a high energy, high protein diet, they have the ability to grow and gain strength in a more timely manner. The addition of vitamins and chelated minerals supports the development of a strong immune system.

2) What are the benefits of Hy-D Vitamin D?A) Increases bone strengthB) Boosts immune healthC) Supports productivityD) All of the above

D) All of the above

Hy-D Vitamin D is a great addition to the vitamins and mineral complex found in Natural Harvest, it optimizes immune function to help keep the birds healthy. Also improves the density and strength of the bones to build a strong skeleton, which aids in maximizing yields. The quality of eggs will also be improved, as well as hatchability of the eggs.

3) Which of the three options below are a source of natural yolk enhancers?

A) vitamin complexB) carotenoid rich grainsC) Hy-D Vitamin D

B) Carotenoid rich grains

Carotenoid rich grains have ample antioxidants which positively contribute to the immune system, improve growth and have a positive impact on eye health.

4) What GMO Free protein sources are found in Natural Harvest?A) Corn and WheatB) Oats and BarleyC) Canola Meal and Pulses

C) Canola Meal and Pulses

Pulses (peas and beans), as well as canola meal are used in poultry feed as an alternative source of protein, instead of soybeans. Canola meal is typically higher in protein than pulses, but both have their place to compliment one another.