Starter Crumble

Key Components of RunoFeeds Starter Crumble

1. Energy Sources

   • Maize / Corn – main energy provider.

   • Wheat / Sorghum / Cassava chips – alternative energy ingredients.

2. Protein Sources

   • Soybean meal – high-quality protein for muscle and tissue development.

   • Groundnut cake, Fish meal, Blood meal – additional protein and amino acids.

3. Vitamins

   • Vitamin A, D, E, K – for vision, bone growth, immunity, and blood clotting.

   • B-complex vitamins – for metabolism, energy release, and nerve function.

4. Minerals

   • Calcium & Phosphorus – for strong bone and beak formation.

   • Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium – electrolyte balance and metabolism.

   • Trace minerals (Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Iodine) – essential for growth and disease resistance.

5. Fats & Oils

   • Vegetable oil or animal fat to supply concentrated energy and aid in vitamin absorption.

6. Fiber

   • Small amounts from wheat bran or other by-products for gut health.

7. Additives

   • Coccidiostats – to prevent coccidiosis in chicks.

   • Probiotics/Prebiotics – to enhance digestion and immunity.

   • Enzymes – to improve nutrient absorption.

✅ Nutritional Range of Starter Crumble:

• Crude Protein (CP): 20–22%

• Metabolizable Energy (ME): 2800–3000 kcal/kg

• Crude Fiber (CF): 3–5%

• Calcium (Ca): 1–1.2%

• Phosphorus (P): 0.5–0.7%