Description: At Perdue, we know chickens. We’ve been caring for them for over 100 years! In fact, the backyard flock of our founders, Pearl and Arthur Perdue, started it all. To this day, we remain dedicated to raising strong, healthy, and happy birds through science and innovation.FlockLeader FUNctional treats provide nutritional benefits beyond feed, while also bringing interactive fun to a backyard flock! Your flock’s feed is based on the decadesold version of the Nutrient Requirements for Poultry – it’s not optimized for a 21st century backyard environment. FlockLeader Defend is formulated to balance and support a bird’s immune system and wellbeing, made with: USAsourced black soldier fly larvae, which contain natural acids that help control bacteria and viruses Vitamin C and niacinrich split peas (niacin is an essential nutrient for ducks) Immuneboosting parsley and oregano Essential amino acids and minerals to support gut immune barrier function and limit damage from inflammation Healing plasma proteinsCheck out our full line of FlockLeader poultry treats to enhance your flock’s nutrition, probiotic poultry supplements for digestive support, and Healthy Coop to help keep your flock’s living and nesting areas clean and dry. Features & Benefits: SUPPORT IMMUNE FUNCTION: Defend is uniquely formulated to balance and support a bird’s immune system and wellbeing for all poultry species 8 weeks of age and older. POULTRY TREATS WITH A PURPOSE: Feed as a rewarding and delicious treat or mix with feed to give variety, fun, and additional functionality to your flock’s diet. USAGROWN, BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE: Defend is proudly made in United States with USAsourced black soldier fly larvae, which contain natural acids that help control bacteria and viruses. They are higher in calcium and more sustainable than mealworms. INGREDIENTS FOR IMMUNE SUPPORT: Defend is made with Vitamin C and niacinrich split peas (niacin is an essential nutrient for ducks), immuneboosting parsley and oregano, essential amino acids and minerals, and healing plasma proteins. EXCLUSIVE FUNCTIONAL PELLET: Defend is made with an exclusive functional pellet containing key nutrients like the amino acid threonine to support immune barrier function, Vitamins C and E to limit inflammation damage, healing plasma proteins, and zinc to help immune cells’ development and function. SAFE FOR ALL POULTRY SPECIES: Feed 12 tablespoons per bird or add cup per lb of feed as a meal mixer. RECYCLED & RECYCLABLE PACKAGING: Box made from 100% Recycled Paperboard. Box and inner bag 100% curbside recyclable. Item Number: 5365391 Food Type: Feed Health Consideration: Immune Support Flavor: NONE Package Weight: 1.5 lbs Ingredients: Dried Peas, Cracked Corn, Oats, Dried Black Fly Soldier Larvae, Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Animal Plasma, Threonine, Lysine, Tryptophan, Vitamin E Supplement, Ascorbic Acid, Betaine Anhydrous, Glycerol Tributyrate, Zinc Oxide, Managous Oxide, Iron Oxide, DLMethionine, Dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation solubles. Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein ………………………… Min 15.50% Lysine …………………………………….. Min 0.85% Methionine ……………………………. Min 0.15% Crude fat ……………………………….. Min 5.50% Crude fiber ………………………….. Max 5.00% Calcium …………………………………. Min 0.50% Calcium ……………………………….. Max 1.00% Phosphorus ……………………………… Min 0.35% Salt…………………………………………. Min 0.10% Salt…………………………………….. Max 0.50% Threonine*…………………………….. Min 0.50% Vitamin C*…………………………….. Min 140 mgkg Vitamin E*…………………………….. Min 70 IUlb Zinc*…………………………………….. Min 150 ppm*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by AAFCO nutrient profiles. Cost: $25 Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. Delivery Time: It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “FlockLeader FUNctional Treats – Defend (1.5 Lb)” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.