A Guide to Choosing the Right Blue Ribbon Feed for Your Animals

Selecting the right feed for your animals is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make as a livestock owner. With a wide range of feed products available, it’s essential to choose nutrition that supports your animals’ health, growth, and productivity. 

The Blue Ribbon product line by Kreamer Feed offers a selection of high-quality, Non-GMO Project Verified feeds crafted to meet the diverse needs of farm animals. This guide will walk you through the best options for your animals and provide practical tips to help you make the right selection.

Why Quality Livestock Feed Matters

High-quality, species-specific feed is fundamental to animal health and farm success. Whether you're raising poultry, cattle, sheep, or goats, each animal type has unique dietary requirements depending on their stage of life and intended purpose, be it meat, milk, or egg production.

Choosing the best livestock feed ensures:

• Optimal growth and development

• Robust immune systems
  

• Efficient feed-to-product conversion (meat, eggs, or milk)
  

• Long-term animal well-being

Poor nutrition can lead to stunted growth, illness, reduced productivity, and even higher veterinary costs, making quality feed a worthwhile investment.

Explore the Blue Ribbon Feed Line

The Blue Ribbon animal nutrition brand from Kreamer Feed delivers premium, freshly mixed, Non-GMO feed solutions tailored for different animal species and life stages. Here are the primary feed types available:

1. Blue Ribbon Non-GMO All Stock Pellets

Best for: Adult cattle, sheep, and goats

The Blue Ribbon Non-GMO All Stock Pellets is a versatile, all-purpose feed suitable for various livestock. This non-GMO livestock feed contains no animal by-products or growth hormones and is fortified with antioxidants and vitamins for enhanced immune function. Notably, it excludes added copper, making it safe for sheep.

Key benefits:

• Safe for multi-species herds
  

• Supports digestive health
  

• Enhances coat, muscle tone, and energy levels
  

Farm tip: Always adjust feeding rates based on animal size and nutritional goals. For example, mature cows will require more pellets per day than growing goats.

2. Blue Ribbon Chick Starter Crumbles

Best for: Chicks before their first egg

The early growth stages of a chick’s life are critical, and nutritional feed for animals like young poultry must support bone development, immune strength, and digestive health. Blue Ribbon Chick Starter Crumbles provides just that, combining vitamins, minerals, and enzymes in a palatable, easy-to-digest format.

Key benefits:

• Supports skeletal development and feather growth
  

• Contains probiotics for gut health
  

• Ideal for early-stage poultry farming
  

Farm tip: Keep feed dry and clean, and provide plenty of fresh water to support nutrient absorption.

3. Blue Ribbon Non-GMO Egg Layer Pellets

Best for: Laying hens after their first egg

For sustained egg production, quality livestock feed must deliver high levels of calcium, protein, and key nutrients. Blue Ribbon Non-GMO Egg Layer Pellets is designed to improve shell strength and egg consistency while supporting the overall health of your layers.

Key benefits:

• Promotes consistent egg laying
  

• Enriched with phytase to boost mineral uptake
  

• Enhances shell quality and yolk color
  

Farm tip: Supplement with oyster shells if your hens show signs of calcium deficiency (e.g., soft shells).

4. Blue Ribbon Non-GMO All Flock Crumbles

Best for: Mixed poultry flocks including roosters, ducks, and turkeys

Designed for farms with multiple poultry types, Blue Ribbon Non-GMO All Flock Crumbles offers a balanced, non-breeding-season diet that supports weight maintenance and overall health.

Key benefits:

• Suitable for diverse poultry species
  

• Includes probiotics and enzymes for digestion
  

• Easy to feed across your entire flock
  

Farm tip: Ideal when raising specialty fowl or when you’re not managing a breeding program.

5. Blue Ribbon Poultry Scratch Grains

Best for: Adult chickens (as a supplement)

Blue Ribbon Poultry Scratch Grains are not complete feeds but serve an important purpose, encouraging natural foraging behaviors, providing additional calories, and enriching the bird’s environment. Blue Ribbon’s non-GMO blend is a favorite for backyard flocks.

Key benefits:

• Stimulates natural pecking and scratching
  

• Offers fiber and quick energy
  

• Complements a complete layer feed
  

Farm tip: Limit scratch grains to 10% of the daily diet to avoid nutritional imbalances.

Farm Feed Selection Tips

If you're unsure which feed is right for your animals, these farm feed selection tips can help:

1. Understand species-specific needs: Cattle, poultry, goats, and sheep all have different nutrient demands.
   

2. Consider the animal’s life stage: Young animals, layers, and breeding stock require different nutrient profiles.
   

3. Read feed labels carefully: Look for non-GMO feed ingredients, added probiotics, or absence of animal by-products.
   

4. Consult a veterinarian or feed specialist: If you notice health issues, unbalanced weight, or reduced production, a professional can help tweak your feeding plan.
   

5. Buy fresh, store properly: Feed should be kept dry and off the ground to preserve nutrients and avoid spoilage.

Final Thoughts

Feeding your animals properly is one of the most powerful ways to ensure your farm thrives. Whether you're raising poultry for eggs, goats for milk, or cattle for beef, the right feed makes all the difference.

Blue Ribbon's complete line of high-quality, non-GMO feeds offers tailored options for every stage and species. Use this guide to confidently make feeding decisions that will improve your animals’ health and elevate your farm's productivity.