Minerals for Chickens

List of essential minerals used in poultry feed and in what format they are used:

  1. Calcite (calcium carbonate): It is important for the formation of bones and eggs. It is provided in the form of powdered calcium carbonate or in the form of stones to aid in the grinding of food.

  2. Tricalcium phosphate: It is important for the formation of bones and eggs, and for muscle growth. Supplied as powdered tricalcium phosphate.

  3. Halite (sodium chloride): It is important for the balance of fluids in the body and for nerve transmission. It is provided in the form of common salt or powdered sodium chloride.

  4. Silvina (potassium chloride): It is important for fluid balance and for the functioning of muscles and nerves. It is provided in the form of powdered potassium chloride.

  5. Magnesite (magnesium carbonate): It is important for bone formation and energy metabolism. It is provided in the form of powdered magnesium carbonate.

  6. Dolomite (calcium and magnesium carbonate): It is important for the formation of bones and eggs, and for energy metabolism. It is provided in the form of powdered dolomite.

  7. Hematite (iron oxide): It is important for the formation of blood and the transport of oxygen. It is provided in the form of powdered iron oxide.

  8. Copper Sulfate: Important for bone formation and immune function. It is provided in the form of powdered copper sulfate.

  9. Zinc sulfate: It is important for immune function and the formation of feathers and bones. It is provided in the form of powdered zinc sulphate.

  10. Ferrous sulfate: It is important for the formation of blood and the transport of oxygen. It is provided in the form of powdered ferrous sulfate.