You Layer Resource Center

Expert guidance, practical tips, and trusted nutrition resources to help your laying hens thrive through every season.

Start with These Essential Layer Guides

Explore our most popular resources to help you feed, care for, and get the most from your laying hens.

Complete Guide to Feeding Laying Hens

Learn what, when, and how much to feed your laying hens—from choosing the right feed to supporting consistent egg production throughout every season.

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Common Layer Problems & Solutions

Learn how to identify and address common challenges like soft shells, reduced laying, feather loss, and other everyday flock concerns.

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Nutrition for Healthy Egg Production

Discover the essential nutrients laying hens need to support strong eggshells, vibrant yolks, and consistent production.

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Featuring Lisa Steele

Learn from the Experts

Join backyard poultry expert Lisa Steele and Kalmbach Feeds' Ph.D. Poultry Nutritionist, Dr. Nancy Jefferson, as they share practical advice on nutrition, egg production, flock health, and everyday management to help your hens thrive.

THE LAYER COURSE

Learn at Your Own Pace

Looking to build your layer-keeping confidence? Our free online Layer Course combines short videos, expert guidance, and interactive quizzes to help you care for healthy, productive hens from first eggs through every season.

Your Go-To Guide for Healthy Laying Hens

Wondering why your hens stopped laying? Not sure if feather loss is normal? This quick-reference guide answers the questions every layer owner asks, helping you recognize normal changes, spot potential concerns early, and care for your flock with confidence.

Find the Right Layer Feed

Not sure which layer feed is right for your flock? Explore our complete lineup and compare feeds by flock needs, life stage, and nutrition goals to find the best fit for your hens.

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Built-In Support for Healthy Hens

Every Kalmbach layer feed is made with LifeGuard®—our proprietary blend of prebiotics, probiotics, essential oils, and digestive enzymes that helps support gut health, immunity, and overall wellness. It's one more way we're helping your flock thrive from the inside out.

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More Layer Care Resources

Looking for more guidance? Explore our collection of layer articles for expert tips, seasonal advice, nutrition insights, and practical flock care information to help your hens thrive.

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Raising Chicks?

Whether you're preparing for your first brood or raising chicks every season, our collection of educational resources is here to help you care for your flock with confidence.

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